The recent media obsession surrounding the impending nuptials of Prince William and Kate Middleton sort of prompted this post, but Prince William’s romance tale doesn’t even come close to this fellow Windsor relative…
In 1936, King Edward VIII of England’s House of Windsor found himself in love. His royal highness’ heart was cleft in two for both his love of country and woman alike. Although his love for country was faithful, he also loved socialite Wallis Simpson, and he expressed his desire to marry her.
The British government was not amused.
Edward was a divorcee, and his ex wife was still living. English law stated that he was not allowed to remarry if his first wife was still alive, and therefore he could not simultaneously reign as king AND marry Wallis Simpson. His choice was surprisingly simple and romantic…
He gave up the throne for love.
1 comments:
Oh, I don't know. I think it was far more complicated than that. There were people in the government who would far rather work with Bertie than his older brother, for example.
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