Plotting against the crown

"Plotting against the crown" refers to actively conspiring or planning actions to challenge, undermine, or overthrow the ruling authority, typically a monarch or government. Historically, it involved secret meetings or schemes aimed at destabilizing the existing leadership because the plotters believed their policies or rule were unjust or harmful. Such plots could range from political intrigue to open rebellion. Today, the phrase is often used to describe any secret effort to oppose or weaken a governing power, emphasizing the clandestine nature of the activity and its potential threat to stability.