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10 quotes by Edward VIII

House House of Windsor Father George V Mother Mary of Teck Born 23 June 1894 (1894-06-23) White Lodge, Richmond, Surrey, United Kingdom Died 28 May 1972 (aged 77) 4 Route du Champ d'Entraînement, Neuilly-sur-Seine, Paris, France Burial 5 June 1972 Frogmore, Berkshire Religion Anglican Signature British Royalty House of Windsor George V Edward VIII, Duke of Windsor George VI Mary, Princess Royal and Countess of Harewood Prince Henry, Duke of...
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When you're bored with yourself, marry and be bored with someone else.

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Perhaps one of the only positive pieces of advice that I was ever given was that supplied by an old courtier who observed: Only two rules really... →

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Of course, I do have a slight advantage over the rest of you. It helps in a pinch to be able to remind your bride that you gave up a throne for her.

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I have found it impossible to carry the heavy burden of responsibility and to discharge my duties as king as I would wish to do without the help and... →

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I like going there for golf. America's one vast golf course these days.

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I wanted to be an up-to-date king. But I didn't have much time.

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The thing that impresses me most about America is the way parents obey their children.

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These works brought all these people here. Something should be done to get them at work again.

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You all know the reasons which have impelled me to renounce the throne. But I want you to understand that in making up my mind I did not forget the... →

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A boy is holding a girl so very tight in his arms tonight.

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