Abdication becoming more frequent in the modern age

Credit to Author: mfrialde| Date: Wed, 03 Apr 2019 08:19:38 +0000

Abdication becoming more frequent in the modern age

TOKYO — When the 85-year-old Japanese Emperor Akihito steps down on April 30, it will be the latest in a string of historic abdications that have included the pope and several monarchs. As medical technology improves and lifespans grow, the concept of a lifetime of duty is gradually being eroded and abdications are becoming increasingly […]

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