Home >> Regional >> Europe >> United Kingdom >> Society and Culture >> History >> Monarchy >> Windsor >> Edward VIII Edward VIII and His "Baltimore Beauty" The story of Edward's romance with Mrs Simpson told in a short article. Instrument of Abdication Act (1936) Declaration by Edward VIII that he was abdicating his position as King and Emperor. Infoplease Encyclopedia Biographical article with suggested further reading. Press, Politics and the Abdication of Edward VIII "The events that led up to the King's abdication are those of a very political nature which involved the King, his Government, his political enemies and allies, and last but not least, the Press". Essay from Loyola University. Guardian Century - King Edward renounces the throne News report of the time featured in the Guardian Newspaper. Wallis Simpson: The Demonised Duchess Companion article to the Channel 4 television documentary on the Duke of Windsor's consort. History of the Monarchy > The House of Windsor > Edward VIII Official biography of Edward VIII, who became the Duke of Windsor, from the British monarchy website. Elizabeth, The Daughter of the Duke & Duchess of Windsor Claims that the Duke and Duchess had an illegitimate child who was taken from them.
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