Edward VIII giving his abdication broadcast to the nation and the Empire, 11th December 1936. Artist: Unknown

Edward VIII giving his abdication broadcast to the nation and the Empire, 11th December 1936. Artist: Unknown

2-322-679 - Keystone Archives/Heritage Images

Edward VIII giving his abdication broadcast to the nation and the Empire, 11th December 1936. Edward abdicated in order to marry Wallis Simpson, an American divorcee, thus heading off an impending constitutional crisis.


Image Details


People Information

Creator
  1. Unknown, attributed to: :
Subject
  1. King Edward VIII: British: King of Britain
People Related
  1. Wallis Simpson: American: Wife of Duke of Windsor, (King Edward VIII)

Medium
  1. Photograph

Picture Type
  1. Portrait

Geographic Hierarchy

World Europe United Kingdom England Windsor and Maidenhead Windsor

  1. 51 29 00 N , 000 36 00 W

Category Hierarchy

History & Politics Historical Events Royal Events

People Royalty

Lifestyle & Leisure Entertainment & Media

People Famous People

Artistic Representations Portraits

History & Politics Politics Other


Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 5261x3313
File Size : 51,064kb


Aliases

  1. 0650001409
  1. 2-322-679
  1. 2322679

Restrictions
  1. Strictly for Editorial use only.


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