Relinquish the throne?

[Duncan Idaho]

Just wondering if anyone knows or has heard during the discussions here: will any soverign, at any time, have the ability to relinquish the throne? Seems like this should be an option, but with obvious consequences. Anyone have any idea?

-Duncan

 

[crazy canuck]

Or rather step aside and let an able son become king before your death?

 

[unmerged(26514)]

Or rather step aside and let an able son become king before your death?

And old daddy can keep interfering in his sons governing.. and make certain noone will ever take him seriously

 

[DaPacemDomine]

Just wondering if anyone knows or has heard during the discussions here: will any soverign, at any time, have the ability to relinquish the throne? Seems like this should be an option, but with obvious consequences. Anyone have any idea?

-Duncan

It wasn't an entirely unknown circumstance, of course. There are many examples, but the one which comes most to mind is Edward II's abdication in favor of his son, the future Edward III.