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'H. R. H. The Prince of Wales', c1920. Creator: Unknown.

'H.R.H. The Prince of Wales', c1920. The future King Edward VIII (1894-1972). Known as David within the royal family, Edward was king from 20 January 1936 until his abdication on 11 December the same year. His chose to abdicate after causing a constitutional crisis by proposing to Wallis Simpson, a divorced woman seen as unacceptable as a prospective queen consort. Edward married Mrs Simpson, and they became the Duke and Duchess of Windsor. [J. Beagles & Co., Ltd., London, c1920].
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Title:
'H. R. H. The Prince of Wales', c1920. Creator: Unknown.
Caption:
'H.R.H. The Prince of Wales', c1920. The future King Edward VIII (1894-1972). Known as David within the royal family, Edward was king from 20 January 1936 until his abdication on 11 December the same year. His chose to abdicate after causing a constitutional crisis by proposing to Wallis Simpson, a divorced woman seen as unacceptable as a prospective queen consort. Edward married Mrs Simpson, and they became the Duke and Duchess of Windsor. [J. Beagles & Co., Ltd., London, c1920]
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Image size:
3855 x 5896 px | 65.0 MB
Print size:
32.6 x 49.9 cm | 12.9 x 19.7 in (300 dpi)