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    when King Edward VIII proposed to marry Wallis Simpson, an American socialite who was divorced from her first husband and was in the process of divorcing...
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    the Dominions of the British Empire, and Emperor of India, from 20 January 1936 until his abdication in December of the same year. Edward was born during...
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  • Preparations had already begun and souvenirs were on sale when Edward VIII abdicated on 11 December 1936 due to substantial opposition to his intention...
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    Stephen. The amendment failed 403 to 5. Although Edward VIII had signed a declaration of abdication the previous day—10 December 1936—he remained king...
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    of Abdication signed by Edward VIII on 10 December 1936 nor its enabling legislation, His Majesty's Declaration of Abdication Act 1936, indicated whether...
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    Hardinge of Penshurst, GCB, GCVO, MC, PC (17 May 1894 – 29 May 1960) was Private Secretary to the Sovereign during the Abdication Crisis of Edward VIII and...
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  • Crown from Edward II to his son, Edward III Abdication of Edward VIII in 1936 This article includes a list of related items that share the same name (or...
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  • Marburg Files (category Abdication of Edward VIII)
    of the Marburg Files. He remained in contact with his family and public appearances continued. Edward VIII abdication crisis Cultural depictions of Edward...
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    and Queen Mary, and was a younger brother of kings Edward VIII and George VI. He served as Governor-General of Australia from 1945 to 1947, the only prince...
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    former king Edward VIII. Their intention to marry and her status as a divorcée caused a constitutional crisis that led to Edward's abdication. Wallis grew...
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