Episode 2 of 2
Regency Act 1811 and Assumption of Office
- When
- 5 February 1811
- Where
- Parliament
The Regency Act 1811 established the Prince of Wales as Prince Regent, who assumed royal functions on 5 February 1811.
George accepted the need for the Regency Act 1811. The King was suspended from his duties as head of state, and the Prince of Wales assumed office as Prince Regent on 5 February 1811 to discharge royal functions.
Sources
- Regency era Wikipedia
- George III Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-28
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