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In a monarchy, a regent (from Latin regens [1] 'ruling, governing') [2] [3] is a person appointed to govern a state pro tempore ( Latin for 'for the time being') because the actual monarch is a minor, absent, incapacitated or unable to discharge their powers and duties, or the throne is vacant and a new monarch has not yet been determined.
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At the time of his accession to the throne, he was acting as prince regent for his father, King George III, having done so since 5 February 1811 during his father's final mental illness. George IV was the eldest child of King George III and Queen Charlotte.
A regent is a position of government in a country where there is a monarchy (like a king or queen ). As an "acting monarch" the regent does the job of a monarch where the real monarch is either too young, sick or cannot do what they are meant to for some other reason.
May 19, 2024 · regent (person who rules in place of the monarch) ( historical) official in charge of a royal chancellery, a secretary to the chancellor or the sub-chancellor; also: an official looking after the chancellery and court archives.
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noun. /ˈriːdʒənt/ (also Regent) a person who rules a country because the king or queen is too young, old, ill, etc. to act as regent. Word Origin. Want to learn more?