Legitimists

Legitimists are supporters of a royalist movement that believes political power and rightful rule should pass through the legitimate line of inheritance, typically following traditional hereditary succession. Historically, in France, they upheld the belief that the Bourbon monarchy should be restored, based on the idea that the monarchy's authority is divinely granted and should follow established bloodline rules. Legitimists oppose revolutionary changes or alternative claims to the throne, emphasizing the importance of the recognized legal and religious protocols for monarchy succession. Their stance is rooted in respecting historical traditions and the idea that legitimate monarchy provides stability and continuity.