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Abdication of Edward VIII, The


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The Edward VIII abdication crisis occurred in 1936, when King-Emperor Edward VIII of the British Empire precipitated a constitutional crisis throughout his realms by his desire to marry his mistress, Mrs. Wallis Simpson, a twice-divorced American socialite.

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When did it take place?

01-January-1970

Where did it take place?

Windsor
United Kingdom

Who was involved?

Edward VIII, Mrs Wallis Simpson

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Added: 13-Dec-2007
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