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Apr 3, 2014 · Edward VIII became king of the United Kingdom following the death of his father, George V, but ruled for less than a year. He abdicated the throne in order to marry his lover, Wallis Simpson ...
Jun 28, 2017 · His brother Albert became King, using his last name George, as George VI. Share this article: Facebook Twitter. Related content. Feature
Jan 10, 2020 · An uninspiring student, George V followed his beloved elder brother, Eddy, ... Edward and Albert (the future King George VI), known to family and friends as David and Bertie. ...
Feb 23, 2020 · Sixty-eight years ago this month, King George VI died and left behind a legacy as a ruler who upheld the crown through scandal and war — despite never wanting to ascend to the throne.
Apr 3, 2023 · Why the Last King to Be Crowned, George VI, Was the Perfect Spare to His Brother Edward VIII Read PEOPLE's exclusive excerpt from royal biographer Sally Bedell Smith's new book, George VI and ...
Nov 4, 2016 · Edward's story has been told on screen before, most recently on Downton Abbey, Dancing On The Edge, and in The King's Speech — which was about his brother, George VI. On The Crown, he will be ...
His brother Albert, Duke of York succeeded him as King George VI. All arrangements in hand for Edward's coronation went ahead and the set date of 12th May 1937 was kept for George's coronation. All arrangements in hand for Edward's coronation went ahead and the set date of 12th May 1937 was kept for George's coronation.
