Abdicate Collection

Charles IV abdicates in favour of his son Ferdinand
Peninsular War (1808-1814). Charles IV abdicates in favour of his son Ferdinand (Aranjuez, March 19, 1808). Etching and engraving on paper, circa 1814

CARLO ALBERTO AT GENOVA
Carlo Alberto, king of Sardinia, arrives in Genova : he will attempt to seize Austrian Lombardy but will fail, abdicate and die in exile. Date: 1847

Abdication of Mary Stuart. Mary, Queen of Scots, 8 December 1542, 8 February 1587
7278799 Abdication of Mary Stuart. Mary, Queen of Scots, 8 December 1542, 8 February 1587 by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Abdication of Mary Stuart)

Cartoon celebrating Napoleon's abdication in 1814
7301635 Cartoon celebrating Napoleon's abdication in 1814 by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The tyrant of the continent is fallen, Europe is free)

Revolution of 1830, Charles X presents to the National Guard (engraving)
ELD4834186 Revolution of 1830, Charles X presents to the National Guard (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Revolution of 1830)

Napoleon I abdicating on the 22nd June 1815 and declaring his son Napoleon II as Emperor (engraving)
1721102 Napoleon I abdicating on the 22nd June 1815 and declaring his son Napoleon II as Emperor (engraving) by French School

The French in Venice, a Scene outside the Cathedral of St Mark in 1797 (engraving)
1056308 The French in Venice, a Scene outside the Cathedral of St Mark in 1797 (engraving) by Baude, Charles (1853-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: The French in Venice)

Act of abdication of the throne by Louis-Philippe (1773-1850) in favour of his grandson
CHT257937 Act of abdication of the throne by Louis-Philippe (1773-1850) in favour of his grandson, Louis-Philippe Albert d Orleans (1838-94), Comte de Paris

The Emperor Charles V (1500-58) announces the abdication of his power over the Low
CHT195237 The Emperor Charles V (1500-58) announces the abdication of his power over the Low Countries to his son and heir Philip II (1527-98)

Napoleon Bonaparte forced to abdicate by Marshal Michel Ney who holds pistols to his head, while a Turk sharpens a scimitar outside

Richard II Abdicates
LLM338146 Richard II Abdicates by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Richard II Abdicates. Pictures of English History published by George Routledge & Sons c 1890)

King Edward VIII Abdication crisis Duke Of York soon to be King George VI after the abdication of Edward VIII circa December 1936

Royalty - Edward, Prince of Wales pictured during a visit to North Wales. Here he is seen in the grounds of Caernarfon Castle with David Lloyd George

Royalty - Edward, Prince of Wales picture outside the Mansion House in Cardiff following a visit - 22nd May 1930 zxsa

Royalty - Edward, Prince of Wales pictured leaving the Royal Porthcawl Golf Club following a visit to the clubhouse - 7th Dec 1932 zxsa

Royalty - Edward, Prince of Wales picture during a visit to the Curran Munitions Works in Cardiff, February 1918 zxsa

Royalty - King George V is pictured presenting the Prince of Wales (Edward) on the steps of Caernarfon Castle after the ceremony in 1911. Also pictured is Queen Mary. princeedward zxsa

Bayonne Constitution (1808) in which Napoleon achieved that Ferdinand VII returned the crown to Charles IV after the Mutiny of Aranjuez, and that he abdicates in favour of Jose Bonaparte

King Edward Viii, Preparing To Broadcast His Decision To Abdicate, From Broadcasting House, 11 December 1936. Edward Viii, Edward Albert Christian George Andrew Patrick David

Allegory of the Abdication of Emperor Charles V in Brussels
Frans Francken the Younger (1581-1642). Flemish painter. Allegory of the Abdication of Emperor Charles V in Brussels, c.1630-1640. Rijksmuseum. Amsterdam. Holland

Edward VIII abdication message read in Parliament
King Edward VIII s, final and irrevocable decision to abdicate, his message being read in Parliament. " I, Edward the Eighth

Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson on holiday on the Dalmatian c
King Edward VIII (1894-1972), later Duke of Windsor together with Mrs. Wallis Simpson (1896-1986), later Duchess of Windsor on the Dalmatian coast in August 1936

Abdication of Isabella II of Spain (1830-1904). Engraving. C
Isabella II of Spain (1830-1904). Queen of Spain. Abdication of Isabella of Bourbon in favour of her son Alphonse XII. June 25, 1870. Paris, France. Engraving by Capuz

Charles I of Spain and V of Germany (1500-1558). Abdication
Charles I of Spain and V of Germany (1500-1558). King of Spain (1517-1556) and Emperor of Germany (1519-1556). First Spanish monarch of the House of Austria

Charles I of Spain and V of Germany (1500-1558). Portrait o
Charles I of Spain and V of Germany (1500-1558). King of Spain (1517-1556) and Emperor of Germany (1519-1556). First Spanish monarch of the House of Austria

Charles Albert (1798-1849). King of Sardinia
Charles Albert (Turin 1798-Porto, Portugal, 1849). King of Sardinia (1831-1849). Established a constitutional monarchy (1848). He abdicated in favor of his son Victor Emmanuel II. Engraving

Mary, Queen of Scots, forced to abdicate
Mary, Queen of Scots (1542-1587), forced to abdicate in favour of her one-year-old son James, while imprisoned at Loch Leven Castle. Date: 24 July 1567

Charles Albert (Turin 1798-Porto, Portugal, 1849). King of Sardinia (1831-1849). Established a constitutional monarchy (1848). He abdicated in favor of his son Victor Emmanuel II. Engraving

Stanislaus II Poniatowski Augustus (1732-1798). Last King of Poland (1764-1795). Abdicated in 1795 (third division of Poland). Engraving by Treibmann

Charles Albert (Turin 1798-Porto, Portugal, 1849). King of Sardinia (1831-1849). Established a constitutional monarchy (1848). He abdicated in favor of his son Victor Emmanuel II. Engraving

Abdcation crisis: sloganed car
Sloganed car in support of King Edward VIII during the Abdication crisis of December 1936. The kings desire to marry the American divorcee Wallis Simpson split the government

Abdication Demanded 2
Angered by Louis attempt to quit the country, the people of Paris at a meeting on the Champ de Mars demand that he abdicate. Lafayette quells the riot with a fusillade. Date: 17 July 1791

PANC2A-00089
Odoacer compels the abdication of Romulus, the last Roman emperor of the West, 476 AD. Hand-colored woodcut

An Imperial group taken immediately before the revolution
The ex-emperor, Nicholas II, who abdicated in consequence of the Revolution, shown here with his son and daughters, and a party of Russian officers

Abdication crisis: front cover of the Daily Mirror
Front cover from the Daily Mirror, 11th December 1936 depicting the new king, George VI arriving at his home at 145, Piccadilly, London

Alexander Deposed I
Russian agents storm the palace at Sofia and abduct prince Alaxander, of German Battenberg family. He will abdicate, then be reinstated, then abdicate again

Milan I King of Serbia
Milan I, previously ruling as prince Milan Obrenovich IV, is formally installed as king Milan I : seven years later to the day he will abdicate in favour of his son Alexander

Alexander Deposed 5
Prince Alexander is rescued from his abductors and returns to Sofia where is welcomed home by his subjects : but he will soon abdicate again, voluntarily this time

Ferdinand at Sofia
Ferdinand of Saxe-Coburg, appointed prince, opens parliament at Sofia and is hailed by the delegates : he will rule until 1918 when he will abdicate

Ferdinand I of Bulgaria
A photographic portrait of Ferdinand I, King of Bulgaria (1861-1948), often known as Foxy Ferdinand, or the Balkan Fox. Bulgaria entered World War I in 1915 on the side of the Central Alliance

Edward & Wallis Simpson
EDWARD VIII and Mrs Wallis Simpson during the Kings summer holiday to Rab in Yugoslavia in September 1936. The King was to abdicate in December of that year

Louis Philippe landing at Newhaven
Louis Philippe (1773-1850), King of France, arriving at Newhaven after the French revolution of 1848 forced him to abdicate. He escaped to England as Mr Smith and died at Claremont in Surrey

Bishop Abdicates
Gobel, bishop of Paris, and 13 of his vicars abdicate at the request of the Commune : but this doesn t save him, he will be guillotined in April 1794

Abdication Demanded
Angered by Louis attempt to quit the country, the people of Paris at a meeting on the Champ de Mars demand that he abdicate. Lafayette quells the riot with a fusillade

Felipe V at Madrid
Felipe V, formerly duc d Anjou, rides into Madrid with his queen, but the Spanish are less than delighted, war breaks out and he will abdicate in 1724

Gaeta Bombarded
Gaeta, where Francesco, king of the two Sicilies, has made his headquarters, is bombarded by the nationalists : soon it will be forced to surrender and Francesco will abdicate

Abdication of Edward II
King Edward II is forced to abdicate and surrenders the crown to his son who will become Edward III

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"Abdicate: A Historical Journey of Renunciation and Succession" In the annals of history, moments of abdication have shaped the course of nations and empires. From Charles IV's selfless act in favor of his son Ferdinand to Edward VIII's heartfelt message read in Parliament, these instances reveal the complexities and consequences that accompany relinquishing power. One such event took place in Genova when Carlo Alberto made a pivotal decision that would alter Italy's destiny. The allegory depicting Emperor Charles V's abdication in Brussels serves as a poignant reminder of the weight carried by those who choose to step down from their thrones. Napoleon Bonaparte, a figure synonymous with ambition and conquest, found himself signing not one but two abdications. The first occurred at Fontainebleau in 1814, marking an end to his reign before his eventual return. In 1815, after facing defeat once more, Napoleon I declared his young son Napoleon II as Emperor before stepping aside. The tragic tale of Mary Stuart unfolds through her abdication on December 8th, 1542, only to meet her demise years later. Meanwhile, cartoons celebrating Napoleon's own renouncement shed light on public sentiment during these transformative times. Satirical engravings depict Napoleon's defeat and subsequent retirement to Elba following the Revolution of 1830 when Charles X presented himself to the National Guard. These events showcase how political upheaval can prompt rulers' decisions regarding their own futures. Even Venice witnessed French influence as depicted outside St Mark's Cathedral in 1797. Amidst this backdrop lies another engraving titled "The Emperor and the Bullock, " capturing an intriguing moment where power dynamics intertwine with everyday life. Throughout history, acts of abdication have left indelible marks on society—some voluntary while others forced upon leaders by circumstance or revolution. Whether driven by duty or personal choice, these moments shape the course of nations and individuals alike.