royalists; royalist faction
Refers to a political group or individuals supporting a monarchy, often in historical contexts such as the English Civil War or the French Revolution.
The Royalists fought against the Parliamentarians.
During the French Revolution, the royalists fled abroad.
Compound of 王 (king) + 党 (party, faction) + 派 (faction, group). The term is a straightforward Sino-Japanese construction for 'royalist faction'.