Albert, who chose the regnal name George VI . With a reign of 326 days, Edward was one of the shortest-reigning monarchs in British and Commonwealth history. He was never crowned . Read more: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_VIII Video links: Duke of Windsor: Traitor & Enemy of Britain. (Part 1) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--goH-lhRNY&feature=relmfu Edward VIII &