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Edward Viii Collection

"Edward VIII: A Life of Royalty and Adventure" Step into the captivating world of Edward VIII, the Prince of Wales who left an indelible mark on history

Background imageEdward Viii Collection: The Prince of Wales with the Maharajah of Gwalior during his Indian tour, 1921

The Prince of Wales with the Maharajah of Gwalior during his Indian tour, 1921. The future King Edward VIII and his host ride in the howdah of a decorated elephant

Background imageEdward Viii Collection: The Prince of Wales inaugurates a worthy home for the parliament of Northern Ireland : The Prince

The Prince of Wales inaugurates a worthy home for the parliament of Northern Ireland : The Prince, in naval uniform, with the Duke of Abercorn, seen on the steps of Stormont, Belfast

Background imageEdward Viii Collection: The Prince of Wales signing a visitors book in Canada, c1920s

The Prince of Wales signing a visitors book in Canada, c1920s. The future King Edward VIII signs his name during a royal visit

Background imageEdward Viii Collection: The luxury steam yacht Nahlin at anchor. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes

The luxury steam yacht Nahlin at anchor. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The luxury steam yacht Nahlin at anchor. Nahlin is a luxury yacht and one of the last of three large steam yachts constructed in the UK

Background imageEdward Viii Collection: King Albert of Belgium, with the Prince of Wales, reviewing the British troops, 1915 (b/w photo)

King Albert of Belgium, with the Prince of Wales, reviewing the British troops, 1915 (b/w photo)
2602228 King Albert of Belgium, with the Prince of Wales, reviewing the British troops, 1915 (b/w photo); (add.info.: World War 1 - King Albert of Belgium, with the Prince of Wales)

Background imageEdward Viii Collection: Edward, Prince of Wales, later to become Edward VIII, as a Naval Cadet after the painting by S. Begg

Edward, Prince of Wales, later to become Edward VIII, as a Naval Cadet after the painting by S. Begg
2638416 Edward, Prince of Wales, later to become Edward VIII, as a Naval Cadet after the painting by S. Begg. Edward VIII, Edward Albert Christian George Andrew Patrick David, 1894 to 1972

Background imageEdward Viii Collection: The Prince of Wales, later Edward VIII, seen here in 1915. Edward Albert Christian George Andrew

The Prince of Wales, later Edward VIII, seen here in 1915. Edward Albert Christian George Andrew Patrick David; later
2638485 The Prince of Wales, later Edward VIII, seen here in 1915. Edward Albert Christian George Andrew Patrick David; later The Duke of Windsor, 1894 - 1972. King of the United Kingdom

Background imageEdward Viii Collection: The Prince of Wales, later Edward VIII, 1894 - 1972, seen here as a member of the Grenadier Guards

The Prince of Wales, later Edward VIII, 1894 - 1972, seen here as a member of the Grenadier Guards during World War
2638517 The Prince of Wales, later Edward VIII, 1894 - 1972, seen here as a member of the Grenadier Guards during World War One. From The History of the Great War, published c

Background imageEdward Viii Collection: The British Royal Family in 1910. From top left, Princess Mary

The British Royal Family in 1910. From top left, Princess Mary, Princess Royal and Countess of Harewood,1897 - 1965
2638503 The British Royal Family in 1910. From top left, Princess Mary, Princess Royal and Countess of Harewood,1897 - 1965. The Prince of Wales, later Edward VIII, 1894 - 1972

Background imageEdward Viii Collection: Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson, from 'These Tremendous Years', publ. 1938 (b/w photo)

Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson, from 'These Tremendous Years', publ. 1938 (b/w photo)
5323169 Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson, from 'These Tremendous Years', publ. 1938 (b/w photo) by English School, (20th century); (add.info.: Edward VIII)

Background imageEdward Viii Collection: The inspection of French scouts by Edward VIII (then Prince Edward), and General Louis Lyautey, 1929

The inspection of French scouts by Edward VIII (then Prince Edward), and General Louis Lyautey, 1929
3480924 The inspection of French scouts by Edward VIII (then Prince Edward), and General Louis Lyautey, 1929; (add.info.: Illustration showing the inspection of French scouts by Edward VIII)

Background imageEdward Viii Collection: Edward VIII, 1936 (b/w photo)

Edward VIII, 1936 (b/w photo)
3432596 Edward VIII, 1936 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edward VIII, 1894-1972)

Background imageEdward Viii Collection: Sir Arthur Sloggett, Queen Mary, Prince of Wales, 11 Jul 1917. Creator: Bain News Service

Sir Arthur Sloggett, Queen Mary, Prince of Wales, 11 Jul 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
Sir Arthur Sloggett, Queen Mary, Prince of Wales, 11 Jul 1917. Shows (left to right): Brigader-General Anthony Ashley Cooper, Mabel Ogilvy, Countess of Airlee; Queen Mary, Edward VIII

Background imageEdward Viii Collection: King Geo., Poincare & wives, 10 Jul 1917. Creator: Bain News Service

King Geo., Poincare & wives, 10 Jul 1917. Creator: Bain News Service. King Geo., Poincare & wives, 10 Jul 1917
King Geo., Poincare & wives, 10 Jul 1917. King George V and Queen Mary, President of France Raymond Poincare´ and Madame Henriette, Edward, Prince of Wales; Sir Douglas Haig and Sir Francis Bertie

Background imageEdward Viii Collection: King Geo. studies trench bombs, 7 Jul 1917. Creator: Bain News Service

King Geo. studies trench bombs, 7 Jul 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
King Geo. studies trench bombs, 7 Jul 1917. British officers explaining trench mortar to King George V and Edward, Prince of Wales at the Trench Warfare School, Helfaut, France during World War I

Background imageEdward Viii Collection: King Geo. views Peronne, 13 Jul 1917. Creator: Bain News Service

King Geo. views Peronne, 13 Jul 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
King Geo. views Peronne, 13 Jul 1917. King George V, Edward, Prince of Wales, and Gen. Julian Byng visiting the ruins of Peronne, France during World War I.

Background imageEdward Viii Collection: AI IMAGE - Portrait of King Edward VIII signing the Instrument of Abdication, 1936, (2023)

AI IMAGE - Portrait of King Edward VIII signing the Instrument of Abdication, 1936, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of King Edward VIII signing the Instrument of Abdication, 10 December 1936, (2023). Edward (1894-1972)

Background imageEdward Viii Collection: Le 'Combattant Inconnu' Britannique; a Westminster: le roi George V et, derriere lui, ses...1920

Le "Combattant Inconnu" Britannique; a Westminster: le roi George V et, derriere lui, ses...1920
Le "Combattant Inconnu" Britannique; a Westminster: le roi George V et, derriere lui, ses fils, le prince de Galles et le duc d'York, devant le cercueil, 1920

Background imageEdward Viii Collection: Le roi George V et M Poincare, Sur le front de la Somme, 1916. Creator: Unknown

Le roi George V et M Poincare, Sur le front de la Somme, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Le roi George V et M. Poincare, Sur le front de la Somme; Le roi George V, Sir Douglas Haig et le prince de Galles sortant du Grand Quartier General britannique, 1916

Background imageEdward Viii Collection: The Prince of Wales and Prince Edward at the Royal Naval College, Osborne, Isle of Wight, 1908

The Prince of Wales and Prince Edward at the Royal Naval College, Osborne, Isle of Wight, 1908. The Prince of Wales (1865-1936, later King George V) with his son Prince Edward (1894-1972)

Background imageEdward Viii Collection: The marriage of the Duke of Windsor and Wallis Simpson, 1937

The marriage of the Duke of Windsor and Wallis Simpson, 1937
The marriage of the Duke of Windsor and Wallis Simpson, 3 June 1937

Background imageEdward Viii Collection: The Prince of Wales at Delhi: the Chandry Chowk, 1911 (litho)

The Prince of Wales at Delhi: the Chandry Chowk, 1911 (litho)
DND443696 The Prince of Wales at Delhi: the Chandry Chowk, 1911 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Delhi Durbar)

Background imageEdward Viii Collection: Prince Edward in Austrailia

Prince Edward in Austrailia
3788910 Prince Edward in Austrailia; (add.info.: Prince Edward/ The Prince of Wales (1894-1972) in Perth, Austrailia, June 1920

Background imageEdward Viii Collection: Queen Victoria and Prince Edward

Queen Victoria and Prince Edward
3788904 Queen Victoria and Prince Edward; (add.info.: Queen Victoria (1819 -1901) with her great grandson, Prince Edward (1894-1972) aged two and a half in 1896

Background imageEdward Viii Collection: gut9832

gut9832
PCT5618233 gut9832 by British Photographer, (19th-20th century); (add.info.: Le Prince de Galles Edouard Windsor (1894-1972) futur roi Edouard VIII

Background imageEdward Viii Collection: The Prince of Wales, Duke of Windsor (later King Edward VIII from 20th January 1936

The Prince of Wales, Duke of Windsor (later King Edward VIII from 20th January 1936) pictured in his fashionable pin striped suit and boater hat, during a visit to Manchester, North West England

Background imageEdward Viii Collection: H. R. H. The Prince of Wales, c1920. Creator: Unknown

H. R. H. The Prince of Wales, c1920. Creator: Unknown
H.R.H. The Prince of Wales, c1920. The future King Edward VIII (1894-1972). Known as David within the royal family, Edward was king from 20 January 1936 until his abdication on 11 December the same

Background imageEdward Viii Collection: H. R. H. The Duke of York, H. R. H. The Prince of Wales, H. R. H. Prince Henry, H. M. The Queen, H

H. R. H. The Duke of York, H. R. H. The Prince of Wales, H. R. H. Prince Henry, H. M. The Queen, H
H.R.H. The Duke of York, H.R.H. The Prince of Wales, H.R.H. Prince Henry, H.M. The Queen, H.M. The King, H.R.H. Princess Mary, 1921

Background imageEdward Viii Collection: The Prince of Wales and Prince Edward at the Royal Naval College, Osborne, Isle of Wight, 1908

The Prince of Wales and Prince Edward at the Royal Naval College, Osborne, Isle of Wight, 1908. The Prince of Wales (1865-1936, later King George V) with his son Prince Edward (1894-1972)

Background imageEdward Viii Collection: Prince Edward at the Royal Naval College, Osborne, Isle of Wight, c1909. Creator

Prince Edward at the Royal Naval College, Osborne, Isle of Wight, c1909. Creator
Prince Edward standing in front of the officers quarters of the Royal Naval College, Osborne, Isle of Wight, c1909. The prince in naval cadets uniform at the college where he spent two years

Background imageEdward Viii Collection: Prince Edward at the Royal Naval College, Osborne, Isle of Wight, c1909. Creator

Prince Edward at the Royal Naval College, Osborne, Isle of Wight, c1909. Creator
Prince Edward standing in front of the officers quarters of the Royal Naval College, Osborne, Isle of Wight, c1909. The prince in naval cadets uniform at the college where he spent two years

Background imageEdward Viii Collection: Souvenir Book of King Edward VIII: Told in Pictures, 1937

Souvenir Book of King Edward VIII: Told in Pictures, 1937. Edward (1894-1972) ruled from ruled 20 January 1936 until 11 December 1936

Background imageEdward Viii Collection: Queen Victoria with the children of the Duke and Duchess of York, 1901. Artist: Robert Milne

Queen Victoria with the children of the Duke and Duchess of York, 1901. Artist: Robert Milne
Queen Victoria with the children of the Duke and Duchess of York, c1900. The Queen (1819-1901) with her great-grandchildren, the children of her grandson Prince George

Background imageEdward Viii Collection: The Begum of Bhopal escorts the Prince of Wales to the Durbar Hall, India, 1921

The Begum of Bhopal escorts the Prince of Wales to the Durbar Hall, India, 1921
The begum of Bhopal escorts the Prince of Wales to the Durbar Hall, India, 1921. The future King Edward VIII on a royal visit to India

Background imageEdward Viii Collection: The King and Queen in the Highlands (engraving)

The King and Queen in the Highlands (engraving)
1628467 The King and Queen in the Highlands (engraving) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The King and Queen in the Highlands)

Background imageEdward Viii Collection: HRH King Edward VIII, c. 1936 (oil on board)

HRH King Edward VIII, c. 1936 (oil on board)
490537 HRH King Edward VIII, c.1936 (oil on board) by Dingli, Edward Caruana (1876-1950); Museum of the Order of St. John, London

Background imageEdward Viii Collection: Handkerchief, England, c. 1897. Creator: Unknown

Handkerchief, England, c. 1897. Creator: Unknown
Handkerchief, England, c. 1897. World Wide Empire; West Indies / Egypt / Canada / India / Africa / China / Australia / 1837-1897 / Queen Victoria Empress of India

Background imageEdward Viii Collection: H. R. H. Prince of Wales, 1921-2; 1935 (bronze with a light brown patina)

H. R. H. Prince of Wales, 1921-2; 1935 (bronze with a light brown patina)
1197090 H.R.H. Prince of Wales, 1921-2; 1935 (bronze with a light brown patina) by Jagger, Charles Sergeant (1885-1934); 62 (height) cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English

Background imageEdward Viii Collection: Prince of Wales dressed as an American Indian chief (b / w photo)

Prince of Wales dressed as an American Indian chief (b / w photo)
6015138 Prince of Wales dressed as an American Indian chief (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prince of Wales dressed as an American Indian chief)

Background imageEdward Viii Collection: Prince of Wales having his picture taken, Australia (b / w photo)

Prince of Wales having his picture taken, Australia (b / w photo)
6015133 Prince of Wales having his picture taken, Australia (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prince of Wales having his picture taken, Australia)

Background imageEdward Viii Collection: His Majesty King Edward VII and Prince Edward of Cornwall and York (b / w photo)

His Majesty King Edward VII and Prince Edward of Cornwall and York (b / w photo)
1628519 His Majesty King Edward VII and Prince Edward of Cornwall and York (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageEdward Viii Collection: Princess Mary and the Prince of Wales (colour litho)

Princess Mary and the Prince of Wales (colour litho)
972775 Princess Mary and the Prince of Wales (colour litho) by Lavery, John (1856-1941) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Princess Mary and the Prince of Wales)

Background imageEdward Viii Collection: The Danish royal family (colour litho)

The Danish royal family (colour litho)
2818225 The Danish royal family (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Danish royal family. La famille royale de Danemark. Prince Albert de Galles)

Background imageEdward Viii Collection: At the Royal Olympia Tournament in London (colour litho)

At the Royal Olympia Tournament in London (colour litho)
2783500 At the Royal Olympia Tournament in London (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: At the Royal Olympia Tournament in London)

Background imageEdward Viii Collection: Presentation of our Future King to the Right Honourable the Home Secretary

Presentation of our Future King to the Right Honourable the Home Secretary
1604913 Presentation of our Future King to the Right Honourable the Home Secretary, who represented the British Empire on this Auspicious and Historical Occasion (engraving) by Woodville

Background imageEdward Viii Collection: Detail of a photogravure of Queen Victoria at Osborne House, 1890 (b / w photo)

Detail of a photogravure of Queen Victoria at Osborne House, 1890 (b / w photo)
STC360924 Detail of a photogravure of Queen Victoria at Osborne House, 1890 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: from George V and Edward VIII)

Background imageEdward Viii Collection: Portrait of HRH The Prince of Wales, 1925 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of HRH The Prince of Wales, 1925 (oil on canvas)
LMG109128 Portrait of HRH The Prince of Wales, 1925 (oil on canvas) by Lander, John St. Helier (1869-1944); 112x86.3 cm; Leeds Museums and Galleries (Lotherton Hall)

Background imageEdward Viii Collection: A bronze figure of H. R. H. The Prince of Wales, later Edward VIII, dressed for tennis, c

A bronze figure of H. R. H. The Prince of Wales, later Edward VIII, dressed for tennis, c
991009 A bronze figure of H.R.H. The Prince of Wales, later Edward VIII, dressed for tennis, c.1920s-1930s (bronze, light brown patina) by Jagger



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"Edward VIII: A Life of Royalty and Adventure" Step into the captivating world of Edward VIII, the Prince of Wales who left an indelible mark on history. In 1921, he embarked on a grand Indian tour, gracing us with this mesmerizing snapshot alongside the Maharajah of Gwalior. The image exudes regality and cultural exchange. Luxury knew no bounds for Edward VIII, as depicted by the magnificent steam yacht Nahlin at anchor. Crafted by Kirk & Sons of Cowes, this vessel epitomized his lavish lifestyle and love for exploration. Not only did Edward VIII revel in opulence; he also dedicated himself to public service. His inauguration of a worthy home for Northern Ireland's parliament stands testament to his commitment to governance and unity. From a young age, Edward VIII displayed promise and potential. This endearing photograph captures him alongside Prince Edward at the Royal Naval College in Osborne, Isle of Wight in 1908—a glimpse into their formative years as future leaders. Throughout his life, Edward VIII remained an enigmatic figure captured beautifully in this c1920 portrait—his piercing gaze hinting at untold stories that unfolded behind palace walls. Family played an integral role in shaping Edward's character. Gathered together are Queen Victoria with the children of Duke and Duchess York—an intimate moment frozen in time from 1901—artist Robert Milne capturing their innocence amidst royal lineage. Prince Albert accompanies his mother—the Princess of Wales—and brother Prince Edward at Barton Manor on the Isle of Wight in 1909—a candid portrayal showcasing familial bonds forged within aristocratic circles. Returning once more to Osborne's Royal Naval College is another snapshot from c1909 featuring Prince Edward alone—a symbol not only representing his education but also foreshadowing future responsibilities that awaited him as king-in-waiting. Lastly, we delve into "Souvenir Book of King Edward VIII: Told in Pictures.