Some Swedish consorts acted as regents for their husbands or children, and had seats in the governments. These were: • 1318–1326:
Duchess Ingeborg, as widow of Prince
Eric she was regent during the initial minority of her son. • 1424–1430:
Philippa of England, her husbands' representative in the country during the union. • 1470–1497:
Ingeborg Tott, (inconsistently during these years), during her husband's absence. • 1504–1512:
Mette Dyre, (inconsistently during these years) seat in the government during husband's absences. • 1520–1520:
Christina Gyllenstierna, regent and commander of Stockholm during the minority of her son. • 1605–1605:
Christina of Holstein-Gottorp, during the absence of her husband. • 1611–1611:
Christina of Holstein-Gottorp, as interim regent during the minority of her son. • 1660–1672:
Hedwig Eleonora of Holstein-Gottorp, during the minority of her son. • 1697–1697:
Hedwig Eleonora of Holstein-Gottorp, during the minority of her grandson. • 1700–1713:
Hedwig Eleonora of Holstein-Gottorp, during the absence of her grandson. • 1731 and 1738:
Ulrika Eleonora of Sweden, during the absence of her husband. == Queens regnant ==