Today is the anniversary of the death of King Edward VIII of the United a Kingdom of Great Britton, Ireland, and of the British Dominions over the seas, Empirer of India. As Monarch he reigned for less than one year after the death of his father King George V and ending with his abdication on December 11th 1936 and therefore the Crown passing to HM King George VI.
HM was forced to abdicate when his government informed him they would resign should he marry his lover Wallice Simpson. Believing that he could not carry out his duties without the help and support of the woman he loved he choose to abdicate the throne.
In King George VI address broadcasted the same day he informed his peoples that he was creating his brother, Prince Edward, Duke of Windor. The title was used from that date even though the Letters Patent were not signed for many months later.
HRH The Duke of Windsor later married Wallice Simpson and therefore she became Duchess of Windsor however the King would not grant her the right to be addressed as Her Royal Highness which is a gift in his personal giving. However withing the Windsors Household it is believed that she was addressed as HRH.
While Prince Edwards actions have been considered to be not in the best interests of the a United Kingdom in relation to his friendships in the 1930's it is important to remember that hindsight is an amazing thing and one should not judge historical events by modern day standards or knowledge.
May the Duke and Duchess of Windsor rest in peace.
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