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A monarch usually rules his or her nation until he or she dies, or in some cases, deposed. Abdication is the act of relinquishing the throne voluntarily. The reasons for abdication vary. For instance, King Edward VIII abdicated in order to marry Wallis Warfield Simpson, an American divorcee. The Dutch Queens are well known for 'retiring' (abdicating) so their daughters can take over.
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A word meaning to step down from the throne?
Do you mean to abdicate.
Who married Wallace Simpson?
If you mean Wallis Simpson, it was Edward VIII of England, who then had to abdicate his throne in favor of his younger brother George VI, father of the present queen.
What does throne mean?
A throne is a fancy chair that a king or queen sits on. Sitting on the throne is a mark of their status as monarch.
Who was on throne before Queen Elizabeth second?
Assuming you mean Queen Elizabeth II, that would be King George VI, her father.
Which monarch was on the throne when Conan Doyle was writing?
Assuming you mean the monarchs in Britain only, there were actually three: Queen Victoria, King Edward VII, and King George V.
Who was the English sovereign before James 1?
Elizabeth the 1st was on the throne before King James the 1st
Is Prince Harry of England Henry the IX?
Prince Harry is fifth in line to the throne. Should a series of unfortunate events occur that mean he takes up the Crown (best case scenario is his father, brother, niece and nephew would all have to abdicate) he will THEN become King Henry IX. It is very unlikely this will happen.
What does this traditional phrase mean the king is dead long live the king?
It actually means the existing King has now died and therefore the next in line to the throne (be it a prince or princess) will take the role as the new king or queen (depending on their gender) immediately and so they add the phrase Long live the (new) king (or queen)
What does the queen's diamond jubilee mean to Britain?
It just means that the queen has been on the throne for 60 years.
What does it mean traditionally if a king is dishonored?
Will not inherit the throne
What does the queen's diamond jubilee mean?
The diamond jubilee is a grand celebration of her 60 years on the throne.
What does a throne mean?
It means a chair for the king. The ruler is sitting there.
