relinquished the crown (9)
I believe the answer is:
abdicated
(Other definitions for abdicated that I've seen before include "Abandoned" , "Renounced the throne" , "Gave up a throne" , "Gave up power" , "Resigned as a royal" .)
I believe the answer is:
abdicated
(Other definitions for abdicated that I've seen before include "Abandoned" , "Renounced the throne" , "Gave up a throne" , "Gave up power" , "Resigned as a royal" .)