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Edward VIII abdicated the British throne in December 1936 to marry Wallis Simpson, an American divorcée, a union opposed by the government, the Church of England, and the public due to her status as a twice-divorced woman. Facing immense pressure, he chose love over the crown, famously announcing his decision in a radio address and paving the way for his brother, Albert, to become King George VI. The abdication, formalized by Parliament, made him the only British monarch to voluntarily resign the throne.
Key events and reasons for abdication:
* The relationship:
Edward VIII’s desire to marry Wallis Simpson, who was divorcing her second husband, was the central cause.
* Constitutional crisis:
The British government, led by Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin, opposed the marriage, as it was seen as unacceptable for the King, as head of the Church of England, to marry a woman with two living ex-husbands.
* Public and church opposition:
The Church of England and the British public largely condemned the match, creating an insurmountable obstacle.
* The choice:
Edward was unwilling to give up Wallis Simpson, leading him to choose to abdicate rather than renounce her.
Aftermath:
* Abdication speech:
On December 11, 1936, Edward gave a famous radio address to the nation, stating he could not carry the “heavy burden of responsibility” without the support of the woman he loved.
* Succession:
His younger brother, Albert, became King George VI, with his wife Elizabeth as Queen.
* New title:
Edward was given the title Duke of Windsor, and he married Wallis Simpson in 1937.
Lyrics- LOVE ALONE
I know King Edward was noble and greatBut It’s love what caused him to abdicate.I know my mama she gonna grieveHe said “I cannot help it but I’m bound to leave.”And he got the money and he got the talkAnd the fancy walk just to suit New York.You can take me throne, you can take me crown,But leave me Miss SDimpson to renown.Come a reel come a roll upon my mindI cannot leave Mrs. Simpson behindIf a plane and a ship don’t carry me freeI’ll walk with Miss Simpson across the sea.On the tenth of December you heard the talkWhen he gave the throne to the Duke of York.Now he’s the victim of circumstanceNow they live in the south of France.If you see Mrs. Simpson across the streetYou can guarantee she is a busy bee.Let the organ roll, let the church bell ringHe said, “Good luck” to our second bachelor King.
Wiki on Alphonso “blind Blake” Higgs
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blake_Alphonso_Higgs
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By We will shine no ribs until it is timeEdward VIII abdicated the British throne in December 1936 to marry Wallis Simpson, an American divorcée, a union opposed by the government, the Church of England, and the public due to her status as a twice-divorced woman. Facing immense pressure, he chose love over the crown, famously announcing his decision in a radio address and paving the way for his brother, Albert, to become King George VI. The abdication, formalized by Parliament, made him the only British monarch to voluntarily resign the throne.
Key events and reasons for abdication:
* The relationship:
Edward VIII’s desire to marry Wallis Simpson, who was divorcing her second husband, was the central cause.
* Constitutional crisis:
The British government, led by Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin, opposed the marriage, as it was seen as unacceptable for the King, as head of the Church of England, to marry a woman with two living ex-husbands.
* Public and church opposition:
The Church of England and the British public largely condemned the match, creating an insurmountable obstacle.
* The choice:
Edward was unwilling to give up Wallis Simpson, leading him to choose to abdicate rather than renounce her.
Aftermath:
* Abdication speech:
On December 11, 1936, Edward gave a famous radio address to the nation, stating he could not carry the “heavy burden of responsibility” without the support of the woman he loved.
* Succession:
His younger brother, Albert, became King George VI, with his wife Elizabeth as Queen.
* New title:
Edward was given the title Duke of Windsor, and he married Wallis Simpson in 1937.
Lyrics- LOVE ALONE
I know King Edward was noble and greatBut It’s love what caused him to abdicate.I know my mama she gonna grieveHe said “I cannot help it but I’m bound to leave.”And he got the money and he got the talkAnd the fancy walk just to suit New York.You can take me throne, you can take me crown,But leave me Miss SDimpson to renown.Come a reel come a roll upon my mindI cannot leave Mrs. Simpson behindIf a plane and a ship don’t carry me freeI’ll walk with Miss Simpson across the sea.On the tenth of December you heard the talkWhen he gave the throne to the Duke of York.Now he’s the victim of circumstanceNow they live in the south of France.If you see Mrs. Simpson across the streetYou can guarantee she is a busy bee.Let the organ roll, let the church bell ringHe said, “Good luck” to our second bachelor King.
Wiki on Alphonso “blind Blake” Higgs
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blake_Alphonso_Higgs
This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit shinyribs.substack.com/subscribe