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King Edward VIII

Edward VIII (Edward Albert Christian George Andrew Patrick David; 23 June 1894 – 28 May 1972) was King of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Empire, and Emperor of India, from 20 January 1936 until his abdication on 11 December the same year.

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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 count. Never miss an opportunity to relieve yourself; never miss a chance to sit down and rest your feet.

Advice, Feet, Opportunity, Perhaps, Rules, Two

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 country or the empire, which, as Prince of Wales and lately as King, I have for twenty-five years tried to serve.

Country, Kings, Lately, Mind, Years

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.

Able, Advantage, Course, Rest, Thrones, Wedding

When you're bored with yourself, marry and be bored with someone else.

Bored, Marriage, Marry

I am very sorry to know and hear how unreverently that most precious jewel, the Word of God, is disputed, rhymed, sung and jangled in every ale-house and tavern, contrary to the true meaning and doctrine of the same.

Contrary, House, Jewels, Know, Rhymed, Sorry

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

America, Children, Impresses, Parenting, Thing

I have found it impossible to carry the heavy burden of responsibility.

Burden, Carry, Heavy, Impossible, Responsibility, Royalty

When you are too old to play golf, you had better die.

Golf, Modern Life, Old, Play

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

King, Kings, Time, Up To Date, Wanted

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

Arms, Girl, Heart, Holding, Love, Tonight

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 support of the woman I love.

Duties, Kings, Love, Wish, Woman, Women

I like going there for golf. America is one vast golf course today.

America, Course, Golf, Today