Henri, Grand Duke of Luxembourg announces that, in October, the heir to the throne Guillaume will assume the royal duties, as the first step to monarch's abdication.

Margrethe II of Denmark announces her abdication during her New Year's Eve address on television.
2023-12-31

Pope Francis, head of state of the Vatican City and leader of the Roman Catholic Church, threatens to order the abdication of Andorran co-monarch Joan Enric Vives Sicília, Archbishop-Bishop of Urgell, if the country decriminalises or legalises abortion.
2018-11-5

The National Diet of Japan passes legislation allowing Emperor Akihito to abdicate. The abdication is to take place within three years.
2017-06-9

King Juan Carlos I of Spain announces that he is to abdicate with Felipe, Prince of Asturias, to succeed him.
2014-06-2

King Albert II of Belgium announces his abdication (effective July 21) for health reasons in favour of his son Prince Philippe, Duke of Brabant.
2013-07-3

Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands signs the official acts of abdication in favor of her son the Prince of Orange, who becomes King Willem-Alexander, the first male monarch in 123 years.
2013-04-30

Beatrix the Queen regnant of the Kingdom of the Netherlands announces her abdication in favour of her son, Prince Willem-Alexander, on April 30, 2013.
2013-01-28

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Monarchy of Luxembourg

Henri, Grand Duke of Luxembourg announces that, in October, the heir to the throne Guillaume will assume the royal duties, as the first step to monarch's abdication.

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