As he was too young to assume the nominal reins of government , Mary represented him until he reached the age of 16 .
In 1701 , when James II died , young James Francis Edward became king at age 13 in the eyes of the Jacobites .
As James Francis Edward was too young to assume the nominal reins of government , Mary represented James Francis Edward until James Francis Edward reached the age of 16 .
In 1701 , when James II died , young James Francis Edward became king at age 13 in the eyes of the Jacobites .