Edward VIII's Abdication Speech: Context Flashcards
When was Edwards abdication speech?
10th December 1936
Who did Edward replace on the throne when he became King of England?
His father George V
In WW2 where did Edward serve as a governor for?
The Bahamas
How old was Edward when he abdicated?
42
Why did Edward abdicate?
He wanted to marry Wallis Simpson (an American divorcee)
Why couldn’t Edward marry Wallis and have her as Queen?
The Catholic Church wouldn’t allow them to be married as Wallis’ second divorce wasn’t complete
In what year did Edward meet Wallis?
1931
After leaving the throne, where did Edward became the Duke of?
Windsor
In what year did Wallis and Edward marry?
1937
Who was Edward replaced by when he abdicated?
His brother, George VI
How many British monarchs have left the throne voluntarily?
One - Edward VIII
When did Edward die?
May 28th 1972
When did Wallis die?
April 24th 1986
