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	\| name = Edward VIII		\| name = Edward VIII
	\| title = King of the United Kingdom and the Dominions		\| title = King of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Empire, Emperor of India
	~~\| image = Edward VIII portrait.jpg~~
	~~\| caption = Portrait~~ of ~~Edward VIII~~
	\| reign = 20 January 1936 – 11 December 1936		\| reign = 20 January 1936 – 11 December 1936
	~~\| coronation =~~
	\| predecessor = [[George V]]		\| predecessor = [[George V]]
	\| successor = [[George VI]]		\| successor = [[George VI]]
	\| ~~full name~~ = ~~Edward Albert Christian George Andrew Patrick David~~		\| birth_date = {{birth date\|1894\|6\|23\|df=yes}}
			\| birth_place = White Lodge, Richmond, Surrey, England
			\| death_date = {{death date and age\|1972\|5\|28\|1894\|6\|23\|df=yes}}
			\| death_place = Paris, France
			\| burial_place = [[Royal Burial Ground, Frogmore]]
			\| spouse = [[Wallis Simpson]]
	\| house = [[House of Windsor]]		\| house = [[House of Windsor]]
	\| father = [[George V]]		\| father = [[George V]]
	\| mother = [[Mary of Teck]]		\| mother = [[Mary of Teck]]
	~~\| birth_date = {{Birth date\|1894\|6\|23\|df=y}}~~
	~~\| birth_place = [[White Lodge, Richmond Park]], [[Surrey]], England~~
	~~\| death_date = {{Death date and age\|1972\|5\|28\|1894\|6\|23\|df=y}}~~
	~~\| death_place = [[Paris]], France~~
	~~\| burial_date = 5 June 1972~~
	~~\| burial_place = [[Royal Burial Ground, Frogmore]]~~
	}}		}}

	'''Edward VIII''' (Edward Albert Christian George Andrew Patrick David; 23 June 1894 – 28 May 1972) was King of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Empire, and Emperor of India, from 20 January 1936 until his abdication on 11 December 1936. He was the eldest son of [[George V]] and [[Mary of Teck]].		'''Edward VIII''' (Edward Albert Christian George Andrew Patrick David; 23 June 1894 – 28 May 1972) was King of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Empire, and Emperor of India, from 20 January 1936 until his abdication on 11 December 1936. He was the eldest son of King [[George V]] and Queen [[Mary of Teck]].

			== Early Life and Education ==
			Edward was born on 23 June 1894 at White Lodge, Richmond, Surrey, during the reign of his great-grandmother [[Queen Victoria]]. He was the first child of the Duke and Duchess of York, later King George V and Queen Mary. As a young prince, Edward was educated at home by tutors and later attended the Royal Naval College, Osborne, and the Royal Naval College, Dartmouth.

	== ~~Early life~~ ==		== Prince of Wales ==
	Edward was ~~born~~ on 23 June ~~1894 at [[White Lodge~~, ~~Richmond Park]]~~, ~~in [[Surrey]], England~~. He was ~~the eldest son~~ of ~~the Duke and Duchess of York, later~~ [[~~George V]] and [[Mary of Teck~~]]. ~~As a young prince~~, Edward was ~~known for his charm and charisma, which made him popular with~~ the ~~public~~.		Edward was created Prince of Wales on 23 June 1910, his 16th birthday, following his father's accession as King George V. He was invested as Prince of Wales in a ceremony at [[Caernarfon Castle]] on 13 July 1911. During World War I, Edward served in the British Armed Forces, although he was not allowed to serve on the front lines.

	== Reign ==		== Reign ==
	Edward became king following the death of his father, [[George V~~]], on 20 January 1936~~. His reign was marked by controversy due to his relationship with [[Wallis Simpson]], an American divorcée. The British government ~~and~~ the Church of England opposed the marriage, leading to a constitutional crisis.		Edward became king on 20 January 1936, following the death of his father, George V. His reign was marked by controversy due to his relationship with [[Wallis Simpson]], an American divorcée. The British government, the Church of England, and the public opposed the marriage, leading to a constitutional crisis.

	== Abdication ==		== Abdication ==
	On 11 December 1936, Edward abdicated the throne to marry Wallis Simpson. His younger brother, [[~~George VI~~]], succeeded him. Edward was given the title of [[Duke of Windsor]] and spent ~~most~~ of his life in ~~exile~~.		On 11 December 1936, Edward abdicated the throne to marry Wallis Simpson. His younger brother, [[Albert, Duke of York]], succeeded him as King George VI. Edward was given the title of Duke of Windsor and lived in exile in France.

			== Later Life ==
			After his abdication, Edward married Wallis Simpson on 3 June 1937. The couple lived in France and later in the United States. During World War II, Edward served as Governor of the Bahamas. He spent the remainder of his life in retirement, writing his memoirs and engaging in social activities.

	== ~~Later life~~ ==		== Death ==
	~~After his abdication,~~ Edward ~~married Wallis Simpson on 3 June 1937. The couple lived in various countries, including France and the United States. During [[World War II]], Edward served as Governor of the [[Bahamas]]. He~~ died on 28 May 1972 in [[Paris]], France, and was buried at the [[Royal Burial Ground, Frogmore]].		Edward died on 28 May 1972 in Paris, France, and was buried at the Royal Burial Ground, Frogmore, near Windsor Castle.

	== Legacy ==		== Legacy ==
	Edward VIII's abdication had a significant impact on the British monarchy~~. It led~~ to the ~~reign~~ of ~~his brother, [[George VI]],~~ and ~~eventually to~~ the ~~current monarch, [[Elizabeth II]]~~. His ~~life~~ and ~~reign continue to be~~ subjects of interest and debate.		Edward VIII's abdication had a significant impact on the British monarchy, leading to changes in the line of succession and influencing public perceptions of the royal family. His decision to marry Wallis Simpson and the subsequent abdication remain subjects of historical interest and debate.

	== ~~Related pages~~ ==		== Also see ==
	* [[George V]]		* [[George V]]
	* [[George VI]]		* [[George VI]]
	* [[Wallis Simpson]]		* [[Wallis Simpson]]
	* [[House of Windsor]]		* [[House of Windsor]]
	* [[~~Elizabeth II~~]]		* [[Abdication of Edward VIII]]
	* [[Royal Burial Ground, Frogmore]]
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[[file:Edward_VIII_Christening.jpg|thumb|Edward VIII Christening]] [[file:George,_Duke_of_York,_and_his_children.jpg|thumb|George, Duke of York, and his children|left]] [[file:Prince_of_Wales_9.2-inch_gun_HMS_Hindustan_Flickr_4454627308_cd3c9739e8_o.jpg|thumb|Prince of Wales 9.2-inch gun HMS Hindustan Flickr 4454627308 cd3c9739e8 o]] [[file:Edward_(VIII)_in_Wales_coronet.jpg|thumb|Edward (VIII) in Wales coronet|left]] [[file:The_Prince_of_Wales_at_the_Front_(Photo_24-283).jpg|thumb|The Prince of Wales at the Front (Photo 24-283)]] [[file:Prince_of_Wales_in_Ashburton,_Royal_Tour_1920.jpg|thumb|Prince of Wales in Ashburton, Royal Tour 1920]] {{short description|King of the United Kingdom and the Dominions in 1936}}
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{{Infobox royalty
| name = Edward VIII
| title = King of the United Kingdom and the Dominions
| image = Edward VIII portrait.jpg
| caption = Portrait of Edward VIII
| reign = 20 January 1936 – 11 December 1936
| coronation =
| predecessor = [[George V]]
| successor = [[George VI]]
| full name = Edward Albert Christian George Andrew Patrick David
| house = [[House of Windsor]]
| father = [[George V]]
| mother = [[Mary of Teck]]
| birth_date = {{Birth date|1894|6|23|df=y}}
| birth_place = [[White Lodge, Richmond Park]], [[Surrey]], England
| death_date = {{Death date and age|1972|5|28|1894|6|23|df=y}}
| death_place = [[Paris]], France
| burial_date = 5 June 1972
| burial_place = [[Royal Burial Ground, Frogmore]]
}}

'''Edward VIII''' (Edward Albert Christian George Andrew Patrick David; 23 June 1894 – 28 May 1972) was King of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Empire, and Emperor of India, from 20 January 1936 until his abdication on 11 December 1936. He was the eldest son of [[George V]] and [[Mary of Teck]].

== Early life ==
Edward was born on 23 June 1894 at [[White Lodge, Richmond Park]], in [[Surrey]], England. He was the eldest son of the Duke and Duchess of York, later [[George V]] and [[Mary of Teck]]. As a young prince, Edward was known for his charm and charisma, which made him popular with the public.

== Reign ==
Edward became king following the death of his father, [[George V]], on 20 January 1936. His reign was marked by controversy due to his relationship with [[Wallis Simpson]], an American divorcée. The British government and the Church of England opposed the marriage, leading to a constitutional crisis.

== Abdication ==
On 11 December 1936, Edward abdicated the throne to marry Wallis Simpson. His younger brother, [[George VI]], succeeded him. Edward was given the title of [[Duke of Windsor]] and spent most of his life in exile.

== Later life ==
After his abdication, Edward married Wallis Simpson on 3 June 1937. The couple lived in various countries, including France and the United States. During [[World War II]], Edward served as Governor of the [[Bahamas]]. He died on 28 May 1972 in [[Paris]], France, and was buried at the [[Royal Burial Ground, Frogmore]].

== Legacy ==
Edward VIII's abdication had a significant impact on the British monarchy. It led to the reign of his brother, [[George VI]], and eventually to the current monarch, [[Elizabeth II]]. His life and reign continue to be subjects of interest and debate.

== Related pages ==
* [[George V]]
* [[George VI]]
* [[Wallis Simpson]]
* [[House of Windsor]]
* [[Elizabeth II]]
* [[Royal Burial Ground, Frogmore]]

[[Category:1894 births]]
[[Category:1972 deaths]]
[[Category:House of Windsor]]
[[Category:Kings of the United Kingdom]]
[[Category:British monarchs]]
[[Category:People from Surrey]]
[[Category:British expatriates in France]]
[[Category:British expatriates in the United States]]
[[Category:Governors of the Bahamas]]

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