Directory of Edward VIII Resources

Edward VIII (r. Jan-Dec 1936)

Resources in This Category

Britannia: Edward VIII (1936 AD)

http://www.britannia.com/history/monarchs/mon61.html
Short article and links to related sites.
Elizabeth, The Daughter of the Duke & Duchess of Windsor

http://we3.org/
Claims that the Duke and Duchess had an illegitimate child who was taken from them.
Guardian Century - King Edward renounces the throne

http://www.theguardian.com/uk/1936/dec/11/queenmother.monarchy
News report of the time featured in the Guardian Newspaper.
Infoplease: Edward VIII

http://www.infoplease.com/encyclopedia/people/edward-viii.html
Biographical article with suggested further reading.
Instrument of Abdication Act (1936)

http://www.heraldica.org/faqs/abdicate.html
Declaration by Edward VIII that he was abdicating his position as King and Emperor.
Press, Politics and the Abdication of Edward VIII

http://www.loyno.edu/~history/journal/1995-6/mccary.htm
"The events that led up to the King's abdication are those of a very political nature which involved the King, his Government, his political enemies and allies, and last but not least, the Press". Essay from Loyola University.
The official website of The British Monarchy: Edward VIII

http://www.royal.gov.uk/HistoryoftheMonarchy/KingsandQueensoftheUnitedKingdom/TheHouseofWindsor/EdwardVIII.aspx
Historical profile of King Edward VIII.

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