Edward VIII, Queen Elizabeth II’s uncle, is famous for having one of the shortest reigns in British royal history at just 326 days. His short stint on the throne came to an abrupt end when he shockingly abdicated on December 11, 1936, sparking a major constitutional crisis for the monarchy. The King gave the throne up to his younger brother, who became King George VI, so he could marry Wallis Simpson. Edward came into conflict with the Government and the Church of England over his wish to wed the divorced American socialite, due to the Church’s refusal to perform weddings for divorcées with living former spouses. Wallis’ second husband, Ernest Simpson, was still alive and their divorce had ...
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