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King Edward VIII abdicated the throne in December 1936 primarily due to his desire to marry Wallis Simpson, an American divorcée. His relationship with her was controversial and opposed by the Church of England and the British government, as it was deemed incompatible with his role as king. Faced with a constitutional crisis, Edward chose to step down rather than give up the woman he loved, leading to the ascension of his brother, George VI.

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