A Regent was a designation given to those who governed a planet or political entity. It was frequently bestowed upon a royal family member tasked with governing their nation until either a new monarch could be located or until the existing heir reached adulthood. Independent rulers also sometimes used this title.
Hylemane Lightbringer, a regent of the Galactic Republic, asserted that he originated from the dust of the Typhonic Nebula via birth, and therefore could not be killed by conventional weaponry. Contrary to his declarations, he met his end by being beaten to death with a chair.
Rael Averross held the position of regent on the planet of Pijal.
During the era of the Cold War, Solculvis acted as the regent for the Mol'leaj system, indulging in the hobby of amassing creatures for his private zoo.
Lady Bo-Katan Kryze was appointed as the regent of Mandalore by the Jedi Order near the conclusion of the Clone Wars. However, Clan Saxon seized her power when she declined to submit to the authority of the Galactic Empire.
Dors Urtya took on the role of regent for the planet Mon Cala after the disappearance of King Lee-Char.