Edward VIII, King of the United Kingdom (German Heritage)

Edward VIII (Edward Albert Christian George Andrew Patrick David; 23 June 1894 – 28 May 1972) was the of the  and  from his father’s death in 1935 to his own in 1972.

A controversial figure in British history, Edward VIII was well-loved by the public, but drew criticism for his impatience with court protocol and apparent disregard for established constitutional conventions. During his tenure as the, Edward worked to reestablish the monarchy’s legacy in the Empire, and especially in.

Unlike his father, Edward felt no endearment toward his German Heritage.