prince-regent

• “It seems likely that his uncle and aunt will become, in case of Kim Jong Il's sudden death, will become sort of prince-regent and princess-regent, says Lankov.”

  Voice of America: North Korean Power Couple Emerge as Key to Succession Plans

• “And having arrived at Kishkindhya, Rama, that foremost of all smiters, installed the successful Angada as prince-regent of the kingdom.”

  The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 1 Books 1, 2 and 3

• “And Rama, therefore, should be invested by me and my ministers as prince-regent of all my subjects! ”

  The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 1 Books 1, 2 and 3

• “Then the priests with joyful hearts installed Dyumatsena on the throne with his high-souled son as prince-regent.”

  The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 1 Books 1, 2 and 3

• “During his minority the power was exercised by his father, known under the name of Tai-ouen-koun, prince-regent.”

  The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 4: Clandestinity-Diocesan Chancery

• “Public enactments on the subject were made as early as the seventh century by the founder of Japanese Buddhism, the prince-regent, Shotoku Taishi.”

  Japan: an Attempt at Interpretation

• “The prince-regent has already received information.”

  An Egyptian Princess — Volume 09

• “He therefore determined to endeavor to effect an armistice, and dispatched the following letter to the prince-regent:”

  Elements of Military Art and Science Or, Course Of Instruction In Strategy, Fortification, Tactics Of Battles, &C.; Embracing The Duties Of Staff, Infantry, Cavalry, Artillery, And Engineers; Adapted To The Use Of Volunteers And Militia; Third Edition; With Critical Notes On The Mexican And Crimean Wars.

• “The prince-regent embarked for Brazil, and the French took possession of Lisbon on the 30th of November, 1807.”

  History of the French Revolution from 1789 to 1814

• “But the prince-regent had gone to Windsor himself, and insisted on her doing so; and the 'old Beguin 'was forced to submit, but has been ill ever since: and Sir Henry Halford declared it was a complete breaking up of her constitution -- to the great delight of the two princesses, who were talking about this affair.”

  The Memoirs of Mr. Charles J. Yellowplush

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