Let's say he abdicated the throne to his heir, would he still retain the title of king (I don't believe he would, but...?) or would he assume a different title upon that action?
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2012-09-28 15:41:23 UTC
The only example I can offer as a answer is this:
There's only been one time a English king has abdicated in Modern times (three all together, of the other two one was mentally ill and the other got kicked out). Technically, he should have retained the title of HRH Prince Edward, Prince of Great Britain because he was a son of a Sovereign but due to everyone hating the fact he quit and hated his wife, he was "given" HRH status along side the title of the Duke of Windsor. His wife was not given any title nor HRH status (the Royal family and government really really didn't like her). As wife of a son of a Sovereign, she was entitled to the eventual title of HRH the Princess Edward, Duchess of Windsor
2012-09-28 16:46:59 UTC
No,he would probably have the title duke of something,if he has abdicated then they have given up the title of king,you cant have 2 kings of somewhere at the same time,when edward V111 abdicated in 1936 he was made the duke of windsor,but he lived in exile in france for the rest of his life,apart from a brief role as governor of the bahamas,and that was just to keep him out of the way during the war, he met hitler in 1937 and was foolish enough to say that he liked the man! he did us all a favour when he abdicated.
2012-09-29 03:33:51 UTC
It depends on the monarchy. However, the only monarchy I can think of where abdication in favour of one's heir/heiress is standard is The Netherlands and the Queens who have abdicated reverted to their former titles. In the UK if a monarch abdicated in favour of their son it would remain to be seen what title they would have as it has never happened.
2012-09-29 01:01:40 UTC
Dead.
Very few have abdicated. For instance, King Edward VIII was the Duke of Windsor.
I believe that Carlos V of the Holy Roman Empire remained "His Majesty", but I don't believe he was called a king anymore.
2012-09-29 07:43:57 UTC
He would revert to being a prince and would be addressed as Highness, unless he was granted some other title by the new king.
2012-09-29 00:21:54 UTC
James
2012-09-28 19:56:31 UTC
Exking. And thank you for exking the question.
Tiffany
2012-09-28 14:40:52 UTC
Probably king/queens father
2012-09-28 16:25:52 UTC
It's as Robin has said. There is nothing more to add to that answer
Gladys Friday
2012-09-29 09:35:14 UTC
`Rex`?
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