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Prince Regent (or Prince Regnant, as a direct borrowing from French language) is a prince who rules a country instead of a sovereign, e.g., due to the sovereign's incapacity (minority or illness) or absence (remoteness or non-existence). French (français, langue française) is one of the most important Romance languages, outnumbered in speakers only by Spanish and Portuguese. ... This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ... A monarch is a type of ruler or head of state, whose titles and ascent are often inherited, not earned, and who represents a larger monarchical system which has established rules and customs regarding succession, duties, and powers. ...


Prince Regent in the UK

This title is normally associated with King George IV of the United Kingdom, who held it during the incapacity of his father, King George III (see Regent for other regents). Regent's Park and Regent Street in London are named after him. George IV (George Augustus Frederick) (12 August 1762 – 26 June 1830) was King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and Hanover from 29 January 1820. ... George III (George William Frederick) (June 4, 1738 – January 29, 1820) was King of Great Britain, and King of Ireland from October 25, 1760 until January 1, 1801, and thereafter King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland until his death. ... // High public office A regent, from the Latin regens who reigns is anyone who acts of head of state, especially if not the Monarch (who has higher titles). ... This article is about Regents Park in London. ... The Quadrant at the bottom of Regent Street Regent Street is a major shopping street and thoroughfare in Londons West End. ... London is the capital city of the United Kingdom and of England. ...


This period is known as the English Regency, or just the Regency. The English Regency, or simply Regency, is a name typically given to a period from 1811 to 1820 in the history of the United Kingdom. ...


The title was conferred by the Regency Act on February 5, 1811. Subject to certain limitations for a period, the Prince Regent was able to exercise the full powers of the King. The precedent of the Regency crisis in the previous decade was followed, from which George III recovered before it was necessary to appoint a Regent. The Prince of Wales continued as regent until his father's death in 1820, when he became George IV. February 5 is the 36th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1811 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... The Badge of the Prince of Wales is derived from the ostrich feathers borne by Edward, the Black Prince. ...


Familiarly nicknamed "Prinny", George was unpopular in many quarters, and was the subject of scurrilous cartoons in the press of the day relating to his various extravagances. An oft-reproduced cartoon by Gilray entitled A VOLUPTUARY under the horrors of Digestion shows a grossly fat Prince picking his teeth after an enormous meal. Behind him an overflowing chamber pot holds down lists of unpaid bills, while on a table against the wall stands a bottle labelled with a contemporary cure for the pox.


Other instances

Another notable Prince-Regent was Prince William of Prussia, who served as regent from 1858 to 1861 for his older brother Frederick William IV, who had become mentally unfit to rule. Wilhelm I of Germany (In English: William I), (March 22, 1797 – March 9, 1888), German Emperor (Kaiser), ruled January 18, 1871 – 1888 and king of Prussia, ruled 1861–1888. ... 1858 is a common year starting on Friday. ... 1861 is a common year starting on Tuesday. ... King Frederick William IV of Prussia (October 15, 1795 - January 2, 1861), the eldest son and successor of Frederick William III of Prussia, reigned as King of Prussia from 1840 to 1861. ...


Although other princes have served as regents (e.g. Prince Paul of Yugoslavia in the country from 1934 to 1941, Prince Luitpold, and then Prince Ludwig of Bavaria from 1886 to 1913), they are not necessarily referred to as "the Prince-Regent." In the case of Prince Regent Enrico Lingad of Prussia, he was granted by Prince Georg Freidrich of Prussia the title of Prince Regent of Prussia in circumstances that Prince George Freidrich is incapacitated for rule and the prince regent shall relinquish his reign until a succesor is elected. For the time being, the role of Prince Regent Enrico Lingad is to assist the Prince George Freindrich to be an enlightened sovereign. Prince Regent Enrico Lingad is a descendant of Prince Einrich Von Einelbert, King of Prussia 1918 - 1945 . Image:Prince Pavle of Yugoslavia. ... 1934 was a common year starting on Monday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1941 was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... Prince Luitpold of Bavaria (12 March 1821—12 December 1912) was a Bavarian prince of the House of Wittelsbach. ... Ludwig III of Bavaria Ludwig III, HM Ludwig III Leopold Joseph Maria Aloys Alfred King of Bavaria, (7 January 1845 - 18 October 1921) was briefly Prince Regent of Bavaria and was the last King of Bavaria from 1913 to 1918. ... The Free State of Bavaria (German: Bayern or Freistaat Bayern), with an area of 70,553 km² (27,241 square miles) and 12. ... 1886 is a common year starting on Friday (click on link to calendar) // Events January 18 - Modern field hockey is born with the formation of The Hockey Association in England. ... 1913 is a common year starting on Wednesday. ...


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Prince Regent - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (361 words)
Prince Regent (or Prince Regnant, as a direct borrowing from French language) is a prince who rules a country instead of a sovereign, e.g., due to the sovereign's incapacity (minority or illness) or absence (remoteness or non-existence).
Prince Regent in the UK This title is normally associated with King George IV of the United Kingdom, who held it during the incapacity of his father, King George III (see Regent for other regents).
Prince Paul of Yugoslavia in the country from 1934 to 1941, Prince Luitpold and then Prince Ludwig of Bavaria from 1886 to 1913), they are not necessarily referred to as "the Prince-Regent."
Regent - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (877 words)
In Iceland, the regent represented the King of Denmark as sovereign of Iceland until the country became a republic in 1944.
Prince Charles of Belgium, regent of Belgium from 1944 to 1950
After the abdication of Nicholas II of Russia, the throne of the Grand Duke of Finland was vacant and according to the constitution of 1772, a regent was installed by the Finnish Parliament during the first two years of Finnish independence, before the country was declared a republic.
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