[Quebec City, Canada:] A rotten priest-ridden community who are the completest passengers & who won't do their bit in anything & of course not during… - Edward VIII

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[Quebec City, Canada:] A rotten priest-ridden community who are the completest passengers & who won't do their bit in anything & of course not during the war !! (23 August 1919)

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Edward VIII, King of Great Britain, Ireland, the British Dominions beyond the Seas, and Emperor of India (Edward Albert Christian George Andrew Patrick David -- Dates: June 23, 1894 to May 28, 1972). Edward was King from the death of his father, George V (1910–36), on January 20, 1936 until his abdication on December 11, 1936 to marry Wallis Simpson. After he abdicated, the former King became known as The Prince Edward, Duke of Windsor. With a reign of 326 days, Edward was one of the shortest-reigning British monarchs in history.

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Birth Name: His Highness Prince Edward of York • Edward Albert Christian George Andrew Patrick David Duc de Windsor
Alternative Names: Edward Albert Christian George Andrew Patrick David • Edward Albert Christian George Andrew Patrick David Windsor • Edward Windsor • Duke of Windsor • Edward, Duke of Windsor • Edward VIII Edward VIII of the United Kingdom • Edward VIII Edward VIII, King of the United Kingdom • Edward, Prince of Wales • Prince Edward • Prince Edward, Duke of Windsor • David Windsor • King Edward VIII • Edward VIII of the United Kingdom
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