Another movement is Loyalism, which manifests itself as loyalism to the British Crown. As such, the Scottish branch has strong links with Northern Ireland and Ulster unionism/loyalism. While some Irish Catholics were also unionist, loyalism emphasized a Protestant and British heritage. The Orange Order is a conservative unionist organisation, with links to Ulster loyalism. While it endorsed Ulster loyalism it did not share its emphasis on defending Protestantism. It has become a symbol of Ulster loyalism and is a contentious symbol. He had been involved in Ulster loyalism in various capacities for at least forty years. It also expressed support for loyalism in Northern Ireland. Notable figures from within loyalism attended the funeral, including John White and Frank McCoubrey. The conservative elite strongly supported the American revolution, and the forces of Loyalism were weak. When this was rejected, he moved increasingly towards Loyalism. Loyalism in the post-partition Republic of Ireland has declined since independence.