Tag Archives: Abdication

The 1936 Abdication Crisis

December 11, 2011 at 12:00 am by JessRulz

The day is December 11th, 1936. Great Britain begins its day with an Edward VIII, and ends the day with a George VI. His Majesty’s Declaration of Abdication Act 1936 had passed through parliament. Sparking what was dubbed ‘The Abdication Crisis’, His Majesty King Edward VIII’s request to marry his lover, Mrs Wallis Simpson, was debated by parliamentarians, religious leaders, the press and the public during the month leading up … Continue reading →

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Royal Court Denies Queen will Abdicate Next Year

October 21, 2009 at 6:24 am by JessRulz

A new book, Royal Travels – Behind the Scenes with the Monarchy, has reported that HM Queen Margrethe II will abdicate next April 16th – the day of her 70th birthday. Written by journalist and royal expert John Lindskog, the book claims the Queen will abdicate next year to “follow her husband to his beloved home Chateau de Cayx.” Her husband, HRH Prince Henrik, is a native Frenchman and has … Continue reading →

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