King Edward VIII was famed for his vanity. As a young man he flouted tradition by wearing the latest fashions, especially flannel trousers with sports coats, 'turn-ups' on his trousers and plus ...

The legend of King Edward VIII and his abdication has filled a thousand books. But the story of how Wallis Simpson cheated on the monarch is something few people know about.

In November 1936, King Edward informed Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin that he intended to marry his lover when this divorce was finalised.

Queen Elizabeth's life changed forever on Dec. 10, 1936, when her uncle, King Edward VIII, abdicated when she was just 10 years old. Inside the royal drama and history-making decision.

On 11 December 1936, King Edward VIII decided to abdicate the throne for love. In these clips, hear his broadcast, and a later bombshell interview reflecting on the affair.

In 1953, all eyes were on the televised coronation of Queen Elizabeth II—including those of her uncle, the former king Edward VIII, who couldn’t secure an invite and instead watched the ...

Edward Seymour’s reign saw significant Protestant reforms, which caused tensions with the young king’s eldest sister, Mary, for reasons we’ll discuss below.

Bottles of beer brewed 86 years ago for the coronation of Edward VIII, but which were left unopened upon the event’s cancellation, will go on sale next month.

Previously unseen side-profile images of a young King Edward VIII, then Prince Edward and later known as the Duke of Windsor, are heading to auction by Chiswick Auctions. Dating from 1919, the ...

King Edward VIII, Harry's great-granduncle, gave up the throne to marry Wallis Simpson in 1936. Both Markle and Simpson found themselves at the center of constant scrutiny from the British press.