Edward David and Wallis Simpson
subject: British Politics
description: Prince Edward VIII (1894-1972) and his new wife Wallis Simpson (1896-1986), also known as the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, on their wedding day. He was the King of Great Britain from January to December 1936. He intended to marry Simpson, a divorcee, but the Church of England would not recognize the marriage, and Edward was forced to abdicate the throne to his brother, George VI.
creator: Eileen R. Dennis
source: Brown Studio Collection
publisher: Hofstra University
date: June 3, 1937
contributor: Scott Brown
format: Photograph
identifier: 064 of 354