Royals from around the world have stepped back from duties or given up their titles or the throne, be it for love, scandal or ...

A British King set an example that love conquers all as he left the throne in a historic decision that forever changed the ...

The Duke and Duchess of Windsor AP (CBS) Saturday marks the 75th anniversary of King Edward VIII's abdication of the throne so he could marry Wallis Simpson, a twice-divorced American socialite ...

On 11 December 1936, King Edward VIII decided to abdicate the throne for love. In these clips, hear his broadcast, and a later bombshell interview reflecting on the affair.

It’s the biggest abdication since King Edward VIII — and once again, it’s all for the love of an American divorcee. Prince Harry and his Los Angeles-born actress wife, Meghan Markle, on ...

King Edward VIII, in the bearskin, rides on as normal while McMahon ... Edward's abdication came after just 11 months on the throne. It led to the former King's exile from Britain.

King Edward VIII was bugged by the government at the height of the 1936 abdication crisis, files released by the National Archives show.

Simpson (right) and Edward were married from 1937 until the latter’s death in 1972. Bettmann Archive. Edward was only king of England from January until December that year — a mere 325 days.

King Edward VIII abdicated the throne to marry American divorcée Wallis Simpson. Prince Harry and Meghan's decision to no longer be working members of Britain's royal family is bringing to mind ...

Edward VIII abdicated after less than one year on the throne to marry twice-divorced American socialite Wallis Simpson. ... King Edward VIII's Abdication 76 Years Later: ...

A rare coin featuring Britain’s King Edward VIII, who abdicated to marry American divorcee Wallis Simpson, has sold for a record £1 million ($1.3 million).