This switching back and forth devalued Charles'position as a trustworthy ally while the return to the French alliance increased Godoy's unpopularity and strengthened "partido fernandista", the supporters of Crown Prince Ferdinand, who favoured a close relationship with the United Kingdom.
This switching back and forth devalued Charles'position as a trustworthy ally while the return to the French alliance increased Godoy's unpopularity and strengthened "partido fernandista". Godoy's unpopularity and strengthened "partido fernandista" were the supporters of Crown Prince Ferdinand. Crown Prince Ferdinand favoured a close relationship with the United Kingdom.