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 cou… - Edward VIII

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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."

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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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