Albert was gaining public support as well as political influence, which showed itself practically when, in August, Parliament passed the Regency Act 1840 to designate him regent in the event of Victoria's death before their child reached the age of majority.
Albert mendapat dukungan publik juga pengaruh politik, yang dipraktikkan ketika, di bulan Agustus, Parlemen melewati Tindakan Perwalian 1840 untuk menunjuknya sebagai wali jika Victoria meninggal sebelum anak mereka mencapai usia dewasa.