Quick facts – As Japan’s emperor abdicates, which countries let women take the throne?
LondonThomson Reuters Foundation Japan’s emperor this week passes the Chrysanthemum Throne to his son Crown Prince Naruhito after his abdication on Tuesday. The monarch’s decision to stand down has sparked discussion over whether the country’s male-only succession rules should be changed to allow women to inherit the throne. Here’s a look at which countries allow […]