Wikipeda: Edward VIII of the United Kingdom
Hyperlinked biography of the Duke of Windsor, including notes on his abdication from the British throne in order to marry Wallis Simpson.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_VIII_of_the_United_Kingdom
British Monarchy: Edward VIII
Official biography from the Royal Family web site.
www.royal.gov.uk/output/Page143.asp
Edward VIII's Speech: Abdicating the Throne
Text of the famous speech wherein he announced his decision to leave the throne to marry American divorcee, Wallis Simpson.
www.historyplace.com/speeches/edward.htm
Spectrum Biography - Edward VIII
Includes a Real Audio file of his abdication speech.
www.incwell.com/Biographies/EdwardVIII.html
BBC News Profile: Edward VIII
Outlines the life of the British monarch as the Public Record Office released documents in 2003 concerning his abdication.
news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/2701965.stm
Edward VIII: Abdication Timeline
BBC News takes a look at some of the key events leading up to the monarch's abdication.
news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/2701463.stm
New York Times: The Duke of Windsor Dies at 77
1972 New York Times obituary for the Duke of Windsor, aka Edward VIII, who abdicated the English throne in 1937.
www.nytimes.com/learning/general/onthisday/bday/0623.html
British and Irish Heritage: Edward VIII
Brief biography of the only British King to voluntarily abdicate.
www.camelotintl.com/heritage/rulers/edward_viii.html
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