Which group wanted to replace the Penn family by gaining favor with the king?

The group that sought to replace the Penn family by gaining favor with the king was the Proprietors of Pennsylvania, particularly those loyal to the Crown. They aimed to undermine the Penn family's authority and influence in the colony by appealing to royal interests and grievances against the proprietary governance. This group was often composed of landowners and political elites who believed that direct royal control would benefit the colony's administration and development.