It Has Been A While Since Then
Grant Harrold, a royal butler, shared this with the Daily Express as the royal wedding approached: “Prince Charles’ wedding was 13 years ago, [and] times have changed. It could be a change of heart… You have the unfortunate Edward and Wallace Simpson episode, and 70 years later nobody blinks an eyelid.” In essence, it has been a long time since Edward abdicated the throne. Since then, both society in general and the royal family have adapted to our modern standards.
It Has Been A While Since Then
How She Ascended The Throne
If you do not know your history, King George VI was the father of Queen Elizabeth II. When he took over the monarchy, the current queen was only ten years old. Margaret, her younger sister, was only six years old. As the eldest child, Elizabeth was the heir apparent. She was 25 years old when she ascended the throne upon the death of her father.
How She Ascended The Throne
