2014 Event Prince Felipe of Spain is coronated as King Felipe VI, following his father's abdication over two weeks ago; the simple ceremony sought to avoid displays of extravagance in a nation suffering high unemployment and growing disinterest in the monarchy 1922 Birthday Kathleen Byron, born in London, England, actress, Abdication, Profile, 4 Days 1830 Event Louis-Philippe formally accepts crown of France, following abdication of Charles X 1815 Event 2nd abdication of Napoleon (after Waterloo) 1814 Event 1st Treaty of Paris, after Napoleon's 1st abdication 1814 Event 1st abdication of France by Napoleon; he is exiled to Elba 1736 Event Abdication of Stanislas, last king of Poland