In 1747, Newcastle was involved in organising a coup to put the Prince of Orange in power in the Netherlands. Orange was wanted to continue the war with the French but soon had to apply to the British for a massive loan. Newcastle, now aware how close the Dutch were to collapsing altogether, reluctantly turned towards seeking a peace accommodation with France. He berated himself for his "ignorance, obstinacy and credulity" and half expected his misjudgment in putting so much faith in the Dutch to result in his dismissal, but both the king and the rest of the cabinet retained their faith in him.