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Yes, Edward was legally a citizen of the UK.
When Edward abdicated he had no way of knowing that he wouldn't be allowed to return to England to live with his wife. I think his dealing over the finances sealed that deal (he claimed to have no money but apparently had one million pounds saved up from his time as PoW). Once that came to light, I think all bets were off.
As such, the BRF (or really the King and the government) used the financial statement as a way to forbid Edward and Wallis from living in England. Do what we want or we won't give you any money kind of deal.
In addition, George VI was leery of having a 2nd court in England and considering that Edward didn't understand the implications of him no longer being the number one son, I can understand that feeling. For examples, you can use the tour of Germany, interview with the Daily Herald where he stated he would be fine coming back as President of an English Republic, giving advice that was in direct conflict with the British ministers, demanding recognition from the BRF about Wallis status before Paris fell, etc. He really was his worst enemy. So his actions contributed to his not being able to return to England.
George VI once remarked, "that all his predecessors had succeeded to the throne after their predecessors had died. Mine is not only alive but very much so."
When Edward abdicated he had no way of knowing that he wouldn't be allowed to return to England to live with his wife. I think his dealing over the finances sealed that deal (he claimed to have no money but apparently had one million pounds saved up from his time as PoW). Once that came to light, I think all bets were off.
As such, the BRF (or really the King and the government) used the financial statement as a way to forbid Edward and Wallis from living in England. Do what we want or we won't give you any money kind of deal.
In addition, George VI was leery of having a 2nd court in England and considering that Edward didn't understand the implications of him no longer being the number one son, I can understand that feeling. For examples, you can use the tour of Germany, interview with the Daily Herald where he stated he would be fine coming back as President of an English Republic, giving advice that was in direct conflict with the British ministers, demanding recognition from the BRF about Wallis status before Paris fell, etc. He really was his worst enemy. So his actions contributed to his not being able to return to England.
George VI once remarked, "that all his predecessors had succeeded to the throne after their predecessors had died. Mine is not only alive but very much so."