On this day in 1936, Edward VIII gave up the crown.

On Dec. 11, 1936, Britain’s King Edward VIII abdicated the throne so he could marry American divorcee Wallis Warfield Simpson ...

Before Edward VIII became King, he was known for his high ... This was a definitive step toward his abdication. Watch the full documentary A Very Royal Crisis: Countdown to Abdication on BBC ...

In January 1936, King George V died and his son Edward, Prince of Wales, became King. Just 11 months later, before his Coronation had even taken place, Edward renounced the throne due to his ...

Explores the story behind the ten days leading to Edward VIII abdicating his throne to marry American divorcee Wallis Simpson. The event changes the royals, the press and British history forever.

The noise actually occurred when the former monarch banged his leg against the table as he took his position. King Edward VIII is pictured broadcasting to the Empire earlier in 1936.