Edward VIII16 November 1936
Wallis Simpson & Edward VIII become the Duke & Duchess of Windsor. Informs Baldwin he wishes to marry Wallis Simpson
Great Britain · House / House of Windsor. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
Wallis Simpson & Edward VIII become the Duke & Duchess of Windsor. Informs Baldwin he wishes to marry Wallis Simpson
The press informs the public of the King's desire to Mary Wallis Simpson
Chooses to abdicate rather than give up, "The woman I love"
Albert, Duke of York, becomes George VI & Elizabeth becomes Queen Consort
Broadcasts to the nation after his decision to abdicate
Abdication is legislated by Majestys Declaration of Abdication Act, 1936
Succeeds as King of Great Britain, after the abdication of his brother Edward VIII
Opens the National Maritime Museum, 1st public appearence since the abdication. George VIs 1st public apearence since the abdication
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