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It's difficult to give a definitive reply about a 'what if' that never happened so some assumptions have to be made.
He died in 1972 without issue (ie, no children). As his brother (George VI) died in 1952, then the current Queen Elizabeth II would have succeeded to the throne.
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Use abdicate in a sentence?
King Edward VIII announced today, "I will abdicate."
Who was the only king of england to abdicate?
Edward VIII.
When did Edward abdicate King of England?
It was in 1936 when Edward VIII abdicated to marry Wallis Warfield Simpson
What word means to give up your throne?
The word is 'Abdicate'. Your correspodent metions King Edward(VIII) of England ; true. King James (II) of England abandoned the throne in 1692 , without a formal statement of abdication.
Why did george the sixth abdicate?
He didn't. Edward VIII was the king who abdicated and his brother George VI then became king.
Who was the first English monarch to abdicate?
Edward VIIIA couple were deposed in the middle ages, but the only King to give up the Throne voluntarily was Edward VIII in 1936.
When did King Edward VII resign from being king?
never. the King who abdicated was Edward VIII, on 11 December 1936. King Edward VII died in 1910. He was succeeded by King George V. King Georges' sons were Edward VIII & King George VI, father of Queen Elizabeth II
How do you use the word abdicate in a sentence?
The king abdicated his throne. He chose to abdicate his position as CEO of the company. They abdicated their responsibility as caretakers. The lawyer decided to abdicate the continuance of her client's defense. The pope abdicated after being accused. The king was forced to abdicate, due to a rebellion.
Who was King Edward VIII abducted by?
No-one, as far as I know! I think perhaps you mean 'abdicated'. This means that a monarch gives up his or her right to the throne, standing down in favour of someone else. Edward VIII did this because he wanted to marry Wallis Simpson, a divorcee. According to the Constitution, he could not do this and remain king, so he chose to abdicate.
What is King Edward VIII of the United Kingdom's birthday?
King Edward VIII of the United Kingdom was born on June 23, 1894.
Who became king upon King Henry VIII'S dEATH?
Following the death of Henry VIII, his son, Edward, succeeded him as Edward IV.
How many king Edwards?
There have been 11 King Edwards. Edward the Elder, Edward the Martyr, Edward the Confessor and Edward I - Edward VIII.
