Prince regent

A prince regent leads the government affairs representation, for a prince who no longer or not yet spontaneously (due to absence, minority, insanity or other immaturity ) in a position. Regent is usually the next to succeed to the Primogeniturordnung capable of governing Agnat, so for example, the Crown Prince, if he is of age. Often for minor kings ruled their uncle.

Through their long tenure known Prince Regent were for example:

  • Duke Philip of Orléans in the Kingdom of France: 1715-1723 for the still immature Louis XV. ( the era of the " Regency " )
  • Prince George in the UK: 1811-1820 for the clinically suspected porphyria George III. ( the era of the " Regency " )
  • Prince Luitpold of Bavaria in the UK: 1886-1912 first for the incapacitated Ludwig II, then for the mentally ill Otto ( "Prince Regent time " )

The Prince Regent for an elector is called Kuradministrator.

  • Ruler title
  • Monarchy
  • Prince
  • Regent
Otto of Bavaria
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