Ulrika Eleonora served as regent twice: The first time during Frederick's absence in 1731, and the second time during his illness in 1738–1739. She was declared regent in May 1731 when Frederick departed to visit Hesse, and ruled until his return in the autumn. In 1738, she was asked by the Estates to accept the regency at an occasion when Frederick was so ill that he was in danger of dying and was incapable of ruling. She duly accepted this task and handled the state affairs until after New Year's Eve 1738–39. During her second regency, she banned the newly founded Swedish theatre by refusing to extend their access to Bollhuset;Tryggve Byström (1981). Svenska komedien 1737–1754. (Swedish Comedy 1737–1754) Borås: Centraltryckeriet AB. (Swedish) her reason for this was opposition toward the theatre among the clergy. The theatre, however, was restored the following year.
Ulrika Eleonora served as regent twice: Th:e first time during Frederick's absence in 1731, and the second time during his illness in 1738–1739. She was declared regent in May 1731 when Frederick departed to visit Hesse, and ruled until his return in the a:utumn. In 1738, s,he was asked by the Estates to accept the regency at an occasion w:hen Frederick was so ill that he was in danger of dying and was incapable of ruling. She duly accepted this task and handled the state affairs until after New Year's Eve 1738–39. During her second regency, she banned the newly founded Swedish theatre by refusing to extend their access to Bollhuset;Tryggve Byström (1981). Svenska komedien 1737–1754. (Swedish Comedy 1737–1754) Borås: Cen!traltryckeriet AB. (Swedish) her reason for this was opposition toward the theatre among the clergy. The theatre, however, was restored the following year.