It is assumed that Irene took over the government as tsarina-regent because her son was still a child when he ascended the throne, but there is little evidence to prove this hypothesis.
Dianggap bahwa Irina mengambil alih pemerintahan sebagai tsarina-wali penguasa karena putranya masih bocah ketika dia naik takhta, tetapi ada sedikit bukti untuk membuktikan hipotesis ini.