Ruler during the minority of a monarch (6)

I believe the answer is:

regent

(Other definitions for regent that I've seen before include "being temporarily in charge" , "Closely; almost" , "One ruling on behalf of another" , "Replacement ruler" , "One who acts for a monarch" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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