King Edward VIII’s abdication
King Edward VIII (1894-1972) is the only British monarch to have abdicated. He ascended the throne in January 1936, but eleven months […]
Read MoreKing Edward VIII (1894-1972) is the only British monarch to have abdicated. He ascended the throne in January 1936, but eleven months […]
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