King Eduard VIII, also known as Edward Albert Christian George Andrew Patrick David, was the eldest son of King George V and Queen Mary. He was born on June 23, 1894, in Richmond, Surrey, England. Eduard was the first British monarch to be educated at a public school and attended the Royal Naval College in Osborne and Dartmouth.
Eduard became King of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Empire on January 20, 1936, after his father's death. However, his reign lasted only 326 days as he abdicated the throne on December 11 of the same year to marry Wallis Simpson, an American socialite and divorcee. This decision caused a constitutional crisis in Britain as it was against royal protocol for a monarch to marry a divorced woman.
Despite his short reign, King Eduard VIII made significant contributions to society. He was known for his charm and charisma and was popular among the people. He also had a keen interest in social issues and advocated for better working conditions for miners and other workers.
During World War I, Eduard served in the British Army and later became Governor-General of Canada from 1919 to 1921.
