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The couple announced they were abdicating from their official role with the royal family, and dividing lines were quickly drawn.

From Washington Post • Dec. 16, 2022

Other German kings were abdicating and royal princes were fleeing for safety.

From Lest We Forget World War Stories by Bigwood, Inez