Duke of Windsor was a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created on 8 March 1937 for the former monarch Edward VIII, following his abdication on 11 December 1936. The dukedom takes …

Nov 1, 2025 · Immediately after his abdication, upon which he was named the duke of Windsor by his brother Albert, now George VI, Edward left England to live on the European continent.

Nov 13, 2022 · In 'The Crown' season 3, we see the Duke of Windsor, also known as the Former King Edward VIII and Queen Elizabeth's uncle die. Here's the true story behind his death, and how he …

In 1937, Edward was created Duke of Windsor and married Wallis Simpson in a ceremony in France. During the Second World War, the Duke of Windsor escaped from Paris, where he was living at the …

During the interim, Edward was known as the Duke of Windsor. George VI's decision to create Edward a royal duke ensured that he could neither stand for election to the British House of Commons nor …

The Duke of Windsor, the former King Edward VIII, is one of the most controversial figures in the history of the British monarchy. His reign, which lasted only a few months, was marked by scandal and …

Nov 10, 2022 · The late Duke of Windsor is perhaps most known for abdicating the throne in 1936, less than a year after succeeding his father as King Edward VIII, to marry American divorcée Wallis …

He was also known as Prince Edward, Duke of Windsor, and in full, Edward Albert Christian George Andrew Patrick David. With the death of Edward VII (r. 1901–1910) and the accession of his father …

May 28, 2025 · The Duke of Windsor, formerly King Edward VIII, abdicated the throne in 1932 because he could not marry Wallis Simpson (an American divorcee) while remaining King.

Apr 3, 2014 · He abdicated the throne in order to marry his lover, Wallis Simpson, thereafter taking the title Duke of Windsor.