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Is it normal for monarchs to abdicate? Yes!

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7 June 2014

9:00 AM

7 June 2014

9:00 AM

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The Spanish king, Juan Carlos, announced that he is to abdicate in favour of his son, Prince Felipe. Is the Queen becoming unusual among Europe’s remaining monarchs in declining to abdicate with age?
Belgium: Philippe became king in 2013 following the abdication of his father, Albert II, at the age of 79.

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