Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Agents Facet
3. People (hierarchy name)
4. people (agents)
5. [people by state or condition]

Anotations

Scope note:

People who hold an office or position temporarily, as substitutes in place of the person to whom the office belongs. For those who assume the position of head of a monarchy in the minority or disability of the rightful monarch, use "regents." For those who claim a title or throne to which they have no just right, use "pretenders."