Edward VIII of the United Kingdom Timeline of Events

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Edward VIII of the United Kingdom

Edward VIII was King of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth, and Emperor of India, from 20 January to 11 December 1936.Before his accession to the throne, Edward was Prince of Wales and Duke of Cornwall and Rothesay...

Timeline of Events

1936

1.20.1936

Edward VIII becomes King of the United Kingdom.

7.26.1936

King Edward VIII, in one of his few official duties before he abdicates the throne, officially unveils the Canadian National Vimy Memorial.

10.27.1936

Mrs Wallis Simpson files for divorce which would eventually allow her to marry King Edward VIII of the United Kingdom, thus forcing his abdication from the throne.

12.10.1936

Abdication Crisis: Edward VIII signs the ''Instrument of Abdication''.

12.11.1936

Abdication Crisis: Edward VIII's abdication as King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the British Dominions beyond the Seas, and Emperor of India becomes effective.

1937

6.3.1937

The Duke of Windsor marries Wallis Simpson.