 As a compromise, the regency was vested in the Dowager Princess of Wales, who considered him an enemy, but her powers were curtailed and she was to be advised by a committee of twelve men, headed by Cumberland.Whilst in the office of Commander-in-Chief Cumberland attempted to reform the peacetime army with the support of his father.He wished to wrest control over promotions from the government to the army itself and to limit or curtail the practise of purchase.