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List of monarchs who lost their thrones in the 21st century 
Summary
The following monarchs either lost their thrones through deposition by a coup d'état, by a referendum which abolished their throne, or chose to abdicate during the 21st century. A list of surviving former monarchs appears at the end of the article.
See also: Abolished monarchy, List of current monarchs, List of non-sovereign monarchs who lost their thrones
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Barbados edit
- Queen Elizabeth II ceased to be Queen of Barbados in 2021 when the country became a republic.
Belgium edit
Bhutan edit
- King Jigme Singye Wangchuck abdicated in 2006 in favour of his son Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck.
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Cambodia edit
- King Norodom Sihanouk abdicated in 2004 in favour of his son, Norodom Sihamoni. It was his second abdication.
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Denmark edit
- Queen Margrethe II abdicated in 2024 in favour of her son Frederik X.
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Japan edit
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Kuwait edit
- Emir Saad Al-Abdullah Al-Salim Al-Sabah, was voted out of office and abdicated at the same time on 24 January 2006.
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Malaysia edit
- Ismail Petra of Kelantan, Sultan of Kelantan, deemed incapacitated by illness abdicated on 13 September 2010. He was succeeded by his son, Muhammad V of Kelantan.
- Muhammad V of Kelantan, Yang di-Pertuan Agong XV, abdicated on 6 January 2019 without reason given. He remains the Sultan of Kelantan.
- Ahmad Shah of Pahang, Sultan of Pahang, abdicated on 14 January 2019, succeeded by his son Abdullah of Pahang due to his illness which rendered him incapable of carrying out his duties as ruler. His abdication is decided by the Royal Council meeting.
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Nepal edit
- King Gyanendra was deposed when the Nepalese Constituent Assembly abolished the Nepalese monarchy effective 28 May 2008.
Netherlands edit
- Queen Beatrix abdicated in 2013 in favour of her son Willem-Alexander.
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Qatar edit
- Emir Hamad bin Khalifa voluntarily abdicated 2013 in favour of his son Tamim bin Hamad.
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Spain edit
- King Juan Carlos I abdicated in 2014 in favour of his son Felipe VI.[2][3]
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Vatican City edit
- Pope Benedict XVI, sovereign of Vatican City, abdicated in 2013. He was eventually succeeded by Francis.
See also edit
- List of monarchs who abdicated
- List of monarchs who lost their thrones in the 20th century
- List of monarchs who lost their thrones in the 19th century
- List of monarchs who lost their thrones in the 18th century
- List of monarchs who lost their thrones in the 17th century
- List of monarchs who lost their thrones in the 16th century
- List of monarchs who lost their thrones in the 15th century
- List of monarchs who lost their thrones in the 14th century
- List of monarchs who lost their thrones in the 13th century
- List of monarchs who lost their thrones before the 13th century
References edit
- ^ Matthew Price. "Belgium's King Albert II announces abdication". Bbc.co.uk.
- ^ "King of Spain to Abdicate for Son, Prince Felipe". VOA News. June 2, 2014. Retrieved June 2, 2014.
- ^ "Spain's King Attends Last Parade Before Abdication". Time Magazine. Associated Press. June 8, 2014. Archived from the original on June 8, 2014. Retrieved June 8, 2014.