On this dramatic day in 1936, King Edward VIII of the United Kingdom made history by abdicating the throne. His decision was driven by his desire to marry Wallis Simpson, an American divorcée, which was met with societal and political challenges.
On this dramatic day in 1936, King Edward VIII of the United Kingdom made history by abdicating the throne. His decision was driven by his desire to marry Wallis Simpson, an American divorcée, which was met with societal and political challenges.