ARTICLE IX
REGENCY

The same Council of Inspection is to compose the Regency, with the Queen at their head, or, in her absence, with the Primate of the kingdom. The Regency may take place only,

1st. During the King's minority.

2d. In case of the King's settled alienation of reason.

3d. In case of the King's being made a prisoner of war.

Minority is to be considered till eighteen years are completed, and the malady must be declared in the existing Diet by the plurality of three-fourths of votes of both combined Houses against one-fourth.

When the King comes of age, or recovers his health, or returns from captivity, the Regency shall cease, and shall be accountable to him, and responsible to the nation in their persons and fortunes, for their actions during their office.