The legend of King Edward VIII and his abdication has filled a thousand books and inspired countless films, TV documentaries and stage plays. But the story of how Wallis Simpson cheated on Britain ...

He was born into royal privilege, yet King Edward VIII’s reign ended in absolute infamy. Although he’s gone down in history as the man who sacrificed everything for love, the true story of his ...

But it was nothing compared to King Charles's great-uncle Edward VIII's choice to abdicate the throne to marry another American divorcee - Wallis Simpson. The move clashed with his ...

without the help and support of the woman I love," King Edward VIII said in a shock speech that prompted Princess Elizabeth's eventual accession Janine Henni is a Royals Staff Writer for PEOPLE ...

On 11 December 1936 the former King Edward VIII spoke to a stunned nation and announced that he had abdicated the throne in favour of his brother, so as to be free to marry the woman he loved ...

Edward VIII at the microphone at Windsor Castle telling an astonished nation of his decision to abdicate the British throne in order to marry Wallis Simpson, in 1936. The page will automatically ...

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.

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12/Universal Images Group via Getty King Edward VIII delivers a speech on the radio after his abdication. "Concern about Edward's private life grew in the Cabinet, opposition parties and the ...

Edward VIII 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 ...

Edward VIII was the eldest son of King George V and Queen Mary and was born on 23rd June 1894. In 1910 he was created Prince of Wales. Educated at the Royal Naval College and Magdalen College Oxford ...