On the 10th of December, 1936, Edward VIII wrote a letter saying that he would abdicated the British thone. As a result, this triggered what is now known as the 'Abdication Crisis.'
The Abdication Crisis happened because Edward VIII fell in love with the American socialite Wallis Simpson. This event was scandelous at the time. Simpson was a divorcee, which meant that many were opposed to her as becoming Queen Consort. The opposition would mainly come from the British public, as stated by the then Prime Minister, Stanley Baldwin. He was right, when the British public found out about the relationship, the British public detested he. But, Edward VIII also fell from grace. Edward essentially had to choose between love or the British thrown, he choose love. Which triggered the Abdication Crisis. Edward, along with his three brothers, George, Albert and Henry, her signed his abdication notice. The letter can be read below: The Instrument of Abdication by Edward VIII is short, simple and to the point. In it he simply states that he is abdicating the throne. And that he is abdicating it in front of witnesses - his three brothers. Intrestingly, Edward doesn't explain why he is abdicating the throne. He doesn't give any indication to the British public as to why he is abdicating the throne. Just that he is abdicating, and abdicating with immediate effect. The Kings abdication was read out in the House of Commons.
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Kim o.
10/12/2016 11:19:32
This article has several spelling and grammar mistakes. Disrespectful that you didn't proofread.
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