Not Suitable As A Queen
Neither the British government nor the Church approved of the relationship between King George V and Wallis Simpson. They did not find a divorcee to be a suitable bride for the reigning monarch. This is why he made the call to abdicate the throne. It happened not even an entire year after he started his rule.
Not Suitable As A Queen
How The Throne Went To George VI
In those days, he explained, “I have found it impossible to carry on the heavy burden of responsibility and to discharge the duties of king, as I would wish to do, without the help and support of the woman I love.” Because of his decision, his younger brother became the king instead. This marked the beginning of the reign of King George VI. Edward, on the other hand, got married to Wallis Simpson a year later.
How The Throne Went To George VI
