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Edward VIII abdication crisis

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The Edward VIII abdication crisis occurred in the British Empire in 1936, when the desire of King-Emperor Edward VIII to marry Wallis Simpson, a twice-divorced American socialite, caused a constitutional crisis. The marriage was opposed by the King's governments in the United Kingdom and the Dominions. Religious, legal, political, and moral objections were raised. Mrs Simpson was perceived to be... Read enhanced Wikipedia article
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    Edward VIII abdication crisis

    The Edward VIII abdication crisis occurred in the British Empire in 1936, when the desire of King-Emperor Edward VIII to marry Wallis Simpson, a twice-divorced American socialite, caused a constitutional crisis.
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    Edward VIII of the United Kingdom

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    His Majesty's Declaration of Abdication Act 1936

    Edward VIII abdicated in order to marry his lover, Wallis Simpson, after facing opposition from the government of the United Kingdom and the British dominions (See Abdication Crisis of Edward VIII). ... Edward VIII abdication crisis
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    Succession to the Throne Act 1937

    Edward VIII abdicated in order to marry his lover, Wallis Simpson, after facing opposition from the government of the United Kingdom and the Dominions, including Canada (See Abdication Crisis of Edward VIII). ... Edward VIII abdication crisis
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    Alexander Hardinge, 2nd Baron Hardinge of Penshurst

    Alexander Henry Louis Hardinge, 2nd Baron Hardinge of Penshurst GCB GCVO MC PC (17 May 1894–29 May 1960) was Private Secretary to the Sovereign during the Abdication Crisis of Edward VIII and during most of the Second World War. ... Edward VIII abdication crisis Main protagonists
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    George VI of the United Kingdom

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    Wallis, Duchess of Windsor

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    Stanley Baldwin

    Visit of Edward VIII to Rideau Hall, Ottawa August 1927. ... Edward VIII abdication crisis
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    Theodore Goddard

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