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15 Major Scandals That Rocked The British Monarchy Through History

2. The Abdication Crisis of Edward VIII (1936)

2. The Abdication Crisis of Edward VIII (1936)
King Edward VIII’s abdication in 1936 reshaped the British monarchy and its future.

In 1936, King Edward VIII’s decision to abdicate the throne to marry American divorcée Wallis Simpson ignited a constitutional crisis, questioning the monarchy’s future. His reign lasted less than a year, and his brother, Albert, Duke of York, succeeded him as King George VI. For more detailed information, you can refer to the Royal Family’s coverage on Edward VIII’s abdication. (royal.uk)

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