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Edward VIII (Edward Albert Christian George Andrew Patrick David; 23 June 1894 – 28 May 1972), later known as the Duke of Windsor, was King of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Empire, and Emperor of India, from 20 January 1936 until his abdication in December of the same year.
- Wallis Simpson
Wallis, Duchess of Windsor (born Bessie Wallis Warfield,...
- Abdication of Edward Viii
Edward VIII succeeded his father on 20 January 1936, after...
- George V
George V (George Frederick Ernest Albert; 3 June 1865 – 20...
- George VI
Early life Four kings: Edward VII (far right); his son...
- Royal Burial Ground, Frogmore
Queen Victoria's Royal Mausoleum at Frogmore and the Royal...
- Death and Funeral of Prince Edward, Duke of Windsor
The grave of Prince Edward, Duke of Windsor in the Royal...
- Thelma Furness
Thelma Furness, Viscountess Furness (née Morgan, 23 August...
- Mary of Teck
Mary of Teck (Victoria Mary Augusta Louise Olga Pauline...
- Queen Consort
Queen Catherine, first consort of Henry VIII of England. She...
- Frederica of Hanover
Early life. Born Her Royal Highness Friederike Luise,...
- Wallis Simpson
- Early Life
- Reign
- Duke of Windsor and Later Life
- Titles and Styles
Edward, commonly known by those close to him as David, was born as the first son of the Prince and Princess of Wales, later King George V and Queen Mary. As a young man, he disliked his royal duties, but his charisma made him popular with the British people. Edward was officially invested as Prince of Wales in a ceremony at Caernarvon Castle on 13 ...
After months of ill health, King George V died on 20 January 1936. His son became King Edward VIII and watched the announcement of his new role from a window of St James's Palace with his lover, Wallis. After only a few weeks, Edward began to cause unease in government circles with actions that were seen as too political. He did not work hard as ki...
After his abdication, he was given the title Duke of Windsor. He married Simpson in France on 3 June 1937. His brother and mother did not attend the ceremony. Many people became alarmed with what they thought was Edward's pro German stance. Some even said that he favoured German fascism. Hitler considered Edward to be friendly towards Nazi Germany....
23 June 1894 – 28 May 1898: His HighnessPrince Edward of York..28 May 1898 – 22 January 1901: His Royal HighnessPrince Edward of York22 January – 9 November 1901: His Royal HighnessPrince Edward of Cornwall and York9 November 1901 – 6 May 1910: His Royal HighnessPrince Edward of WalesEdward VIII succeeded his father on 20 January 1936, after which Simpson attended more official functions as the King's guest. Despite her name appearing regularly in the Court Circular, the name of her husband was conspicuously absent.
Duke of Windsor was a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created on 8 March 1937 for the former monarch Edward VIII, following his abdication on 11 December 1936.
Edward VIII (Edward Albert Christian George Andrew Patrick David; 23 June 1894 – 28 May 1972) was King of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Empire, and Emperor of India from 20 January 1936 until his abdication in December of the same year.
May 23, 2018 · Edward VIII (1894-1972) was King of England for only one year, 1936, abdicating the throne to marry the "woman I love," the twice-divorced Wallis Simpson. He was Duke of Windsor after his abdication.
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Edward VIII (born Edward Albert Christian George Andrew Patrick David, 23 June 1894 – 28 May 1972) was King of the United Kingdom, from 20 January 1936 until 11 December 1936. He was born at White Lodge, Richmond Park in London.
