The king is dead, long live the king!

The king is dead, long live the king! 20 January 1936 At the death of his father George V, Edward ascended the throne as Edward VIII, King of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Empire, and Emperor of India. His reign lasted a few months, from 20 January until 11 December 1936 ,… Read More The king is dead, long live the king!

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10 Dec 1936: King Edward VIII’s abdication

10 Dec 1936: King Edward VIII’s abdication 1936: “The Year of the Three Kings” (postcard) King Edward VIII (who had succeeded his father on 20 January 1936) did something that monarchs do not have the luxury of doing – he fell in love with Mrs. Wallis Simpson, an American socialite who was divorced from her… Read More 10 Dec 1936: King Edward VIII’s abdication

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The king is dead, long live the king!

10 Dec 1936: King Edward VIII’s abdication