Some of the photographs taken during the official abdication ceremony which took place in Portugal, in April 1987, and was fully covered by the official Portuguese television. Please note: Click the image to open a full size image in a new window.
The moment of abdication of HRH Dona Maria Pia, and transfer of all the rights and duties to HRH Dom Rosario.	The moment of acceptance of all the rights and duties, and a first word addressing the Portuguese people by HRH Dom Rosario