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The Prince of Wales (1894-1972), the future King Edward VIII, 1912. Artist: Rose Burrant
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The Prince of Wales (1894-1972), the future King Edward VIII, 1912. Artist: Rose Burrant
The Prince of Wales (1894-1972), the future King Edward VIII, 1912. On the death of his father, King George V, in January 1936, Prince Edward was proclaimed King Edward VIII. Before long, rumours circulated about his alleged romance with an American, Mrs Wallis Warfield Simpson, then married to her second husband, a London shipping broker. On 20 October 1936, Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin counselled Edward, as king and head of the Church of England, to remove all cause for the rumours. A week later Mrs. Simpson was granted a divorce, to become final in six months. In November the king confided to Baldwin that he intended to marry Mrs Simpson even if it meant his abdication. A morganatic marriage was proposed, but the cabinet was unwilling to accept this compromise. On December 11 1936, therefore, the king abdicated in favour of his brother, the duke of York, who became King George VI. Edward received the title duke of Windsor and married Mrs Simpson in June 1937. From Imperial Cricket, edited by P F Warner and published by The London and Counties Press Association Ltd (London, 1912)
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This print captures the enigmatic figure of The Prince of Wales, who would later become known as King Edward VIII. Taken in 1912 by artist Rose Burrant, this image showcases the youthful charm and regal poise that defined Edward's early years. However, behind this seemingly idyllic facade lies a tale of scandal and controversy. Following the death of his father, King George V, in 1936, Edward ascended to the throne but soon found himself embroiled in rumors surrounding his alleged romance with American socialite Mrs Wallis Warfield Simpson. Despite her being married to another man at the time, their relationship became a subject of intense public scrutiny. Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin advised Edward to quell these rumors due to his position as king and head of the Church of England. In an unprecedented move, Mrs Simpson was granted a divorce just six months after their affair came to light. However, when it became clear that Edward intended to marry her regardless of public opinion or political consequences, he made the difficult decision to abdicate. On December 11th, 1936, Edward relinquished his title in favor of his brother who became King George VI while he assumed the new title Duke of Windsor. He eventually married Mrs Simpson in June 1937. This poignant photograph serves as a reminder not only of Edward's striking presence but also highlights one of history's most controversial love stories that forever altered Britain's monarchy.
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