The liberal elite and their supporters escaped into exile .
In the former regency 's court there were few strong supporters of a constitutional monarchy ; Princess Isabella Maria was supported by weak - willed ministers or incompetents and was personally too timid to stand up to Miguel .
The liberal elite and supporters ' supporters escaped into exile .
In the former regency 's court there were few strong supporters of a constitutional monarchy ; Princess Isabella Maria was supported by weak - willed ministers or incompetents and was personally too timid to stand up to Miguel .