John of Gaunt of Castile. As his father and elder brother, Edward, the Black Prince, became incapacitated due to poor health, Gaunt assumed control of many government functions, and rose to become one of the most powerful political figures in England. He was faced with military difficulties abroad and political divisions at home, and disagreements as to how to deal with these crises led to tensions between Gaunt, the English Parliament, and the ruling class, making him an extremely unpopular figure for a time. John exercised great influence over the English throne during the minority of King Richard II, and the ensuing periods
Line of succession to the Bhutanese throne citizen. If the successor to the throne has not reached the age of majority of 21 or is mentally or physically incapable of performing their functions there are two possible outcomes. The heir presumptive having reached the age of majority would serve as regent until the regency is not needed. The Council of Regency would exercise the royal prerogatives of the king under the constitution if an eligible heir presumptive or other suitable member of the royal family is not available. The council of regency is composed of: The members of the Council of Regency must take an oath of