King Edward VII Abdication Speech Context Flashcards
1
Q
How long did King Edward VIII reign?
A
325 days (10 months)
2
Q
Why was King Edward VIII forced to abdicate?
A
He wished to marry an American divorcee called Wallis Simpson.
3
Q
When did Edward adicate?
A
December 11, 1936
4
Q
Who was Wallis Simpson?
A
An American socialite and actresswho had been married twice when she met Edward, Duke of Windsor (then the Prince of Wales), at a party whilst still married.
5
Q
What is the genre?
A
A speech
6
Q
What is the mode?
A
Written
7
Q
What is the intended audience?
A
The people of England.
8
Q
What is the importance?
A
To inform every one of his abdications, as well as the reason. Evidence is the direct debit form.
