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Passage of the Regency Act 1811
- When
- 1811
- Where
- Parliament
- Part of
- British Regency Established
The Lords Commissioners granted Royal Assent to the Regency Act 1811, formalizing the Prince of Wales's role as regent.
Following the King's final relapse in late 1810, Parliament restricted some powers of the Prince Regent. The Lords Commissioners, acting in the name of the King, signified the granting of Royal Assent to the bill, which authorized the Prince to act as regent.
Sources
- George IV Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-23
- George III Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-28
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