Tag Archives: Edward VIII

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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British Royal Wedding Look-Back: Edward VIII and Wallis

April 25, 2011 at 6:00 am by Zonk

Welcome to part four of our ‘British Royal Wedding Look-Back’. Parts one through three looked at the weddings of Edward VII and Alexandra, George V and Mary, and George VI and Elizabeth. This edition takes you to post-abdication 1937, and the marrige of His Royal Highness the Duke of Windsor and Ms Wallis Warfield. The wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor on June 3, 1937 couldn’t have been … Continue reading →

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