An insecure monarchy led to invasion by a neighboring coalition and as a result it entered a union with Britannia. Despite this, a large military presence saw them break free on two occasions before finally gaining independence upon the end of the Great War. The pretender monarchy was reinstated, however largely ceremonial. In recent years, the Kingdom of France has established itself as an important power with political, economic and cultural influence. It maintains a permanent seat on the League of Nations security council and is the predominant military power in Europe.