In a formal morning coat, Japan’s popular 85-year-old emperor abdicated his throne Tuesday during a brief and solemn palace ceremony that was televised live to the nation. Emperor Akihito’s abdication ...

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TOKYO – Emperor Akihito is praying at a Japanese shrine in a ritual to report his upcoming abdication to the Shinto gods. The 85-year-old emperor will retire on April 30 in the first abdication in 200 ...

The 85-year-old royal traveled to the Ise Grand Shrine in Japan to perform the "Shinetsu no Gi" ritual Stephanie Petit is a Royals Editor, Writer and Reporter at PEOPLE. Japanese Emperor Akihito is ...

The Queen of Denmark made her third appearance with Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary since the surprise abdication announcement Janine Henni is a Royals Staff Writer for PEOPLE Digital, ...

FILE - In this Dec. 23, 2018, file photo, Japan's Emperor Akihito, right, accompanied by Crown Prince Naruhito, walks away after greeting well-wishers when they appeared on the balcony of the Imperial ...

Denmark’s King Frederik X has ascended the throne, becoming king on Sunday and succeeding his mother, Queen Margrethe II, who formally abdicated after 52 years as monarch. Thousands turned out in the ...

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