Edward VIII

American  

noun

1. Duke of Windsor, 1894–1972, king of Great Britain 1936: abdicated (son of George V; brother of George VI).

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Edward VIII British  

noun

1. 1894–1972, king of Great Britain and Ireland in 1936; son of George V and brother of George VI. He abdicated in order to marry an American divorcée, Mrs Wallis Simpson (1896–1986); created Duke of Windsor (1937)

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Example Sentences

At the time of the gift, Elizabeth's parents were the Duke and Duchess of York, before her father ascended to the throne as George VI, following his brother Edward VIII's abdication.

From BBC

The author's best-selling biographies have a habit of changing the reputation of famous figures, such as establishing the Nazi intrigues around the Duke of Windsor, the former Edward VIII.

From BBC

King Edward VIII’s 1936 decision to abdicate the throne for love hangs over all the star-crossed royal romances that follow.

From New York Times

The British maintained their presence with figures like Edward VIII, the King who abdicated for love, and songwriters like Noël Coward.

From Salon

He also collected memorabilia from the American Civil War, antique silverware, vintage cars, drum kits and even a wardrobe of Edward VIII's Savile Row suits.

From BBC