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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. The dukedom takes its name from the town where Windsor Castle , a residence of English monarchs since the time of Henry I , following the Norman Conquest , is situated.
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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.
- 20 January 1936 – 11 December 1936
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5 days ago · Prince Edward, duke of Windsor. In full: Edward Albert Christian George Andrew Patrick David. Born: June 23, 1894, Richmond, Surrey, England. Died: May 28, 1972, Paris, France (aged 77) Title / Office: emperor (1936-1936), India.
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Nov 13, 2022 · In 'The Crown' season 3, we see the Duke of Windsor, also known as the Former King Edward VIII and Queen Elizabeth's uncle die. Here's the true story behind his death, and how he spent his...
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Nov 10, 2022 · New documentary reveals how the former King Edward VIII wrote a thank you letter to Hitler and urged Britain to appease Nazi Germany in 1939. Historians believe the duke actively collaborated with the Nazis during the Second World War and his actions were covered up by the British government.
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Apr 18, 2021 · The title of Duke of Windsor has been banned by Queen Elizabeth II, who considered the last person who held it, Edward VIII, to have sullied the reputation of the monarchy. Edward VIII abdicated in 1936 for love, but his controversial trip to Germany with his wife Wallis Simpson during World War II has cast a shadow on his legacy.
The Duke of Windsor, formerly Edward VIII, 1945. George VI granted his elder brother the title of Duke of Windsor with the style His Royal Highness on 12 December 1936. On 3 May the following year, the Simpsons' divorce was made final. The case was handled quietly and it barely featured in some newspapers.
