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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
Instrument of abdication signed by Edward VIII and his three...
- 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...
- Thelma Furness
Thelma Furness, Viscountess Furness (née Morgan, 23 August...
- House of Windsor
The House of Windsor is a British royal house, and currently...
- 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 WalesFeb 29, 2024 · Edward VIII, prince of Wales (1911–36) and king of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and emperor of India from January 20 to December 10, 1936, when he abdicated to marry Wallis Warfield Simpson. Edward VIII was the only British sovereign to voluntarily resign the crown.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Apr 3, 2014 · Learn about the life and reign of Edward VIII, who abdicated the British throne in 1936 to marry Wallis Simpson, an American divorcée. Find out about his early years, his involvement with the Nazis, and his appointment as Governor of the Bahamas.
Learn about the life and reign of Edward VIII, the only British monarch to voluntarily give up the throne in 1936 to marry Wallis Simpson. Find out how he became king, why he abdicated, and what he did after leaving the country.
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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.