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Prince of Wales Abdicated for Love 20 Years Ago
The text recalls Edward VIII’s 1936 abdication, announcing his farewell speech and allegiance to his brother George VI. It notes the king’s claim that his duty and happiness depended on the support of Wallis Simpson, marking the long-ago decision to relinquish the throne for love.
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Prince of Wales
Wallis Simpson
London
Sir Johny
Keith
Brodin
Edward
Duke of York
Edward VIII
Mmr
Beldwin
Papas
Empire
Zie
Renantch Cheng
Alyis
Idren Wales