What Will Happen To The Members Of The Royal Family When Charles Becomes The King?

Abdicating

The Church of England did not approve of their relationship nor did the British government. They did not think that a divorcee would be a suitable wife to the king. In the end, Edward simply decided to abdicate the throne. He was not even the sovereign ruler for a year when he made up his mind.

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Here was what Edward said back then: “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.” This was the reason that the throne went to his younger brother, King George VI. At the time, he had been the Duke of York. One year later, Edward and Wallis walked down the aisle!

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