<P> According to the Regency Acts in force , if the monarch is under the age of 18 years when he or she succeeds to the Throne , a regency is automatically established , and , until the monarch attains the age of 18 years , the royal functions are discharged by the regent in the name and on behalf of the monarch . </P>
<P> According to the Regency Acts in force , if the monarch is under the age of 18 years when he or she succeeds to the Throne , a regency is automatically established , and , until the monarch attains the age of 18 years , the royal functions are discharged by the regent in the name and on behalf of the monarch . </P>
who rules if the king is too young
who rules if the king is too young
the regent
the regent