1936: The Abdication

The British government and the Church of England condemned young Edward VIIIÔøΩs decision to marry the American divorcee Wallis Simpson. On December 11th, 1936, Edward gave a radio address to the public, explaining his reason for leaving the throne.The British government and the Church of England condemned young Edward VIIIÔøΩs decision to marry the American divorcee Wallis Simpson. On December 11th, 1936, Edward gave a radio address to the public, explaining his re... Read more