If Louis Philippe had been a fit king to introduce free government, he would have strengthened his Ministers when they were the instruments of order, even if he afterwards discarded them when order was safe, and policy could be discussed.
Bagehot suggests that a capable king would support his ministers during crises to ensure stability.
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