Sentence examples for abdicate in favour of from inspiring English sources

Susenyos was forced to abdicate in favour of his son Fasilides (reigned 1632 67).

Yet he was perfectly ready to abdicate in favour of an unaccountable executive where he believed the political stakes were too high.

With his personal approval rating suffering, the 76-year-old Juan Carlos announced in June 2014 his intention to abdicate in favour of his son, Felipe.

Following Bulgaria's military defeat in 1918, he was obliged to abdicate in favour of his son Boris III (Oct . 4 , 1918

Saudis speculate quietly that King Salman may eventually abdicate in favour of his son and bypass Bin Nayef, who has no sons of his own.

Fīrūz's position was so weakened by the defeat that he was forced to abdicate in favour of his brother Aḥmad, who had the support of most of the army.

In 1955 he abdicated in favour of his father.

In 1720 she abdicated in favour of her husband, Frederick of Hessen (ruled 1720 51).

In 1941, Britain and the Soviet Union invaded Iran and Reza abdicated in favour of his son.

Today the Queen of the Netherlands, Beatrix, quietly abdicated in favour of her son.

On April 30 , 1980 Juliana, by her own wish, abdicated in favour of Beatrix.