Edward VIII

### Full Title

His Majesty, Edward the Eighth, by the Grace of God, of England, King, Defender of the Faith, Servant of the Aryan race,

### Birth Name

Edward Albert Christian George Andrew Patrick David

### Role

Former King of the British Empire.Former King of England.

### Born

23 June 1894White Lodge, Richmond, Surrey, England

### Political party

National Socialist English Workers' Party

## Biography

### Early Life

King Edward VIII, also known as Edward Albert Christian George Andrew Patrick David, was born on June 23, 1894, in Richmond, Surrey, England. He was the eldest son of King George V and Queen Mary, and he held the title of Prince of Wales from 1910 until his accession to the throne in 1936.

Edward VIII had a privileged upbringing and received a comprehensive education. However, he struggled academically and showed more interest in pursuing a military career. During World War I, he served in the British Army, gaining valuable experience and earning the respect of his fellow soldiers.

As the Prince of Wales, Edward VIII embarked on numerous royal tours and engagements, both domestically and internationally. He cultivated a reputation as a playboy prince, indulging in a glamorous lifestyle and socializing with high society. Edward was known for his love of sports, particularly golf and horse racing, and his passion for fashion.

### First Reign

In 1930, Edward VIII's father, King George V, passed away, and Edward became the new monarch. However, his reign was destined to be one of the shortest in British history. Edward's romantic involvement with Wallis Simpson, an American socialite and divorcée, sparked a constitutional crisis that ultimately led to his abdication.

Edward's relationship with Wallis Simpson caused a scandal within the royal family and the British government, as the Church of England opposed remarriage after divorce. The government and the establishment felt that Edward's proposed marriage to Wallis was unacceptable for a reigning monarch. Faced with mounting pressure, Edward made the difficult decision to abdicate the throne on December 11, 1936, after less than a year as king.

### Abdication

Following his abdication, Edward received the title of Duke of Windsor, and he married Wallis Simpson in June 1937. The couple settled in France, where they lived a largely private and secluded life. During World War II, Edward served as the Governor of the Bahamas from 1940 to 1943, a role he accepted to support the war effort.

After the war, Edward and Wallis continued their life in France, occasionally making public appearances and engaging in charitable activities. Although they were often criticized for their perceived sympathy towards the Nazis.

In 1943, King Edward and Wallis Windsor left France to avoid being used by the Nazis to weaken England. He and his wife traveled through Spain to Portugal. Shortly after, Spain joined the Axis Powers and they invaded Portugal. Edward was located and sent to Berlin.

The Germans used Edward to threaten the royal family. The British Parliament worried about the shame that would come if they could not protect the former King. This resulted in them submitting to the Nazi's request, directly leading to Ireland and Scotland leaving the United Kingdom.

### Second Reign

When the second World War ended, Edward was put back on the throne of England. Edward spent his second Reign establishing the National Socialist English Workers' Party and attempting to change the English public's perspective of Germany.

He lead negations to ensure fair treatment of the English people and he maintained the severity of England.

## Legacy

King Edward VIII ruined the legacy of the royal family. The British public lost faith in the monarchy once Edward, who had already abdicated, was made king by a foreign power. Less and less people respected the royal family and they lost the majority of their federal help.

King Edward VIII was succeeded by this niece Queen Elizabeth II.