The Regency Act 1830 made special provision for the Duchess of Kent to act as regent in case William died while Victoria was still a minor. King William distrusted the Duchess's capacity to be regent, and in 1836 declared in her presence that he wanted to live until Victoria's 18th birthday, so that a regency could be avoided.
What was the Regency Act of 1830?
made special provision for the Duchess of Kent to act as regent in case William died while Victoria was still a minor.