Her Role
In 1936, King George V took over the throne after his father Edward VIII died. King George became interested in an American divorcee by the name of Wallis Simpson, but he wasn’t allowed to pursue his desires. The Church of England and the British government decided the King would not marry this woman.
Her Role
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Speculations
According to royal rules, a divorcee is not a fitting wife. Can you believe that Edward abdicated the throne! He ruled for less than a year before stepping down. He said, “I have found it impossible to carry on the heavy burden of responsibility and to discharge the duties of king, as I would wish to do, without the help and support of the woman I love.”
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