In a formal morning coat, Japan’s popular 85-year-old emperor abdicated his throne Tuesday during a brief and solemn palace ceremony that was televised live to the nation. Emperor Akihito’s abdication ...

Queen Margrethe II will become Denmark's first monarch to abdicate in nearly 900 years when she hands over the throne to her son, Crown Prince Frederik, on Sunday. Margrethe always maintained during ...

Abdication in the case of a British royal monarch has been rare. Still, King Charles III's recent cancer diagnosis has stirred up questions regarding the sovereign's position as head of state. The ...

Japanese Emperor Akihito commented on national television Monday about his ability to carry out his duties fully as he ages. Photo: Associated Press TOKYO—There is a strong case for allowing Japan’s ...

“We are serene and both happy with this change of life,” he told Paris Match earlier this year. “Even though it’s a very privileged life, it’s also a kind of golden cage.” Pictured: Grand Duke Henri ...

Queen Margrethe II, Denmark’s monarch for more than half a century, stunned her country when she announced on New Year’s Eve that she will hand over the throne to her eldest son, Crown Prince Frederik ...

Queen Margrethe's abdication news wasn't just a shock to the world; it was a surprise to her sons, Crown Prince Frederik and Prince Joachim, too. In her speech, the Danish queen said, "In February ...

The Luxembourg royal family have released a video of Grand Duke Guillaume's first Christmas address following the abdication ...

Denmark’s King Frederik X has ascended the throne, becoming king on Sunday and succeeding his mother, Queen Margrethe II, who formally abdicated after 52 years as monarch. Thousands turned out in the ...

Some other stories from the State Papers include concerns over concert safety, Irish files about the abdication of King ...

Queen Margrethe of Denmark shocked royal watchers around the world when she announced her abdication in her New Year's address, stepping down on 14 January this year. Now another European monarch has ...