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This love affair and possible royal marriage resulted in sensational newspaper headlines around the world and created a storm of controversy, but did not sway Edward. On December 10, 1936, King Edward VIII submitted his abdication and it was endorsed by Parliament the next day.
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www.historyplace.com/speeches/edward.htm
www.historyplace.com/speeches/edward.htm
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King Edward VIII did something that monarchs do not have the luxury of doing - he fell in love. King Edward was in love with Mrs. Wallis Simpson, not only an American, but also a married woman already once divorced.
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history1900s.about.com/od/1930s/a/kingedward.htm
history1900s.about.com/od/1930s/a/kingedward.htm
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The Abdication; At five minutes to midnight on January 20, 1936, King George V, Edward's father, passed away. Upon King George V's death, Prince Edward became King Edward VIII. To many, Edward's grief over his father's death seemed much greater than the grieving of his mother or his siblings.
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history1900s.about.com/od/1930s/a/kingedward_3.htm
history1900s.about.com/od/1930s/a/kingedward_3.htm
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Because of the great need of the people for such a monarch, the abdication of Edward VIII in 1936—which appeared to be a crisis at the time—was actually beneficial to England, Britain and the Commonwealth. ... You are here: Essortment Home >> History >> History:Events:20th Century >> The abdication of King Edward VIII ;
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www.essortment.com/all/abdicationking_rosq.htm
www.essortment.com/all/abdicationking_rosq.htm
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BBC News Online takes a look at some of the key events in the run-up to the abdication of King Edward VIII in 1936. ... 20 Jan 1936: King George V dies. Edward becomes King; ... 10 Dec 1936: Edward VIII signs Instrument of Abdication;
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news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/2701463.stm
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Edward VIII (1936 AD) ... He left the throne in the same manner as James II, abdication in face of popular opposition. Edward was immensely popular when he came to throne; his widow, the Duchess of Windsor, lamented his abdication after his death: "He might have been a great King;
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www.britannia.com/history/monarchs/mon61.html
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In January, 1936, King George V died. The throne passed to his first-born son, Prince Edward Albert Christian George Andrew Patrick David, who assumed the title of King Edward VIII. ... Americans were almost as caught up in the drama of the King's abdication speech as the British people, which was broadcast live by radio...
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www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/alabaster/A729957
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On December 11, 1936 King Edward VIII addressed the country and announced his abdication. In June of 1937 he married Wallis Simpson in a ceremony in France. His brother, King George VI forbade any members of the royal family from attending.
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british-monarchy.suite101.com/article.cfm/king_edward_v...
british-monarchy.suite101.com/article.cfm/king_edward_viiis_abdication
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