Many royal family members, like Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Edward, served in the military.

Prince Edward of Wales. King Edward VIII abdicated the throne in 1936 in order to marry Simpson because Simpson had been ...

In January 1936, King George V died and his son Edward, Prince of Wales, became King. Just 11 months later, before his Coronation had even taken place, Edward renounced the throne due to his ...

Edward VIII was the eldest son of King George V and Queen Mary and was born on 23rd June 1894. In 1910 he was created Prince of Wales ... He died on 28th May 1972 and was brought back to England for ...