Prince Edward, Duke of Windsor (King Edward VIII)
(1894-1972), Reigned 1936Sitter in 437 portraits
Eldest son of George V and Queen Mary. Prince Edward was commissioned into the Guards in 1914, but as heir to the throne his request for active service was denied. He spent the war abroad, visiting troops. During the 1920s and 1930s, his concern for unemployment and successful tours throughout the Empire made him a popular figure. He was King Edward VIII from January to December 1936, but abdicated following insoluble constitutional problems raised by his proposed marriage to the American socialite and divorcée, Wallis Simpson. They married in June 1937 and lived abroad, mainly in France. He was Governor of the Bahamas from 1940 to 1945.
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by Christina Broom
half-plate glass negative, 1900-1925
NPG x709
by Alice Hughes
modern platinum print, circa 1900
NPG x76713
'The Duchess of York with Princes Edward and Albert and Princess Mary'
by Alice Hughes
bromide print, circa 1900
NPG x199339
King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra with the children of King George V
by Frederick William Ralph, published by London Stereoscopic & Photographic Company
albumen cabinet card, 1901
NPG x29773
by Robert Milne
vintage print, published March 1901
NPG x26025
by Elliott & Fry
bromide print, 1901
NPG x26026
King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra with the children of King George V
by Frederick William Ralph, published by London Stereoscopic & Photographic Company
albumen cabinet card, 1901
NPG x197447
Prince Edward, Duke of Windsor (King Edward VIII)
by Lafayette
bromide print, November 1902
NPG Ax26445
Prince Edward, Duke of Windsor (King Edward VIII); King George VI and an unknown gentleman
by Lafayette
bromide print, 1902
NPG Ax29319
Prince Edward, Duke of Windsor (King Edward VIII)
by Lafayette
bromide print, November 1902
NPG Ax29320
Prince Edward, Duke of Windsor (King Edward VIII)
by Lafayette
bromide print, November 1902
NPG Ax29321
Prince Edward, Duke of Windsor (King Edward VIII); King George VI and an unknown gentleman
by Lafayette
bromide print, 1902
NPG Ax29322
by Lafayette
bromide print, 9 November 1902
NPG Ax29373
Royal Group including King George V and four of his children
by Lafayette
bromide print, 9 November 1902
NPG Ax29382
Royal Group including King George V and four of his children
by Lafayette
bromide print, 9 November 1902
NPG x47140
'From the cares of Empire to the joys of home - Edward VII and his grandchildren, Balmoral Castle'
by James Edward Ellam, published by Underwood & Underwood
albumen stereoscopic card, Autumn 1902
NPG x197232
'H.R.H. Prince of Wales & Children'
by Lafayette, published by Birn Brothers
bromide postcard print, circa 1902 (9 November 1902)
NPG x196934
'H.R.H. Prince of Wales & Children'
by Lafayette, published by The Philco Publishing Co
bromide postcard print, circa 1902 (9 November 1902)
NPG x196935
'T.R.H. Albert, Mary, Edward & Henry of Wales'
published by J. Beagles & Co, after Lafayette
bromide postcard print, circa 1902 (9 November 1902)
NPG x196936
'T.R.H. Princes Edward, Henry and Albert of Wales'
by W. & D. Downey, published by J. Beagles & Co
bromide postcard print, mid 1900s
NPG x138942
Related People
- Queen Alexandra (grandmother)
- Princess Alexandra, Lady Ogilvy (niece)
- King Edward VII (grandfather)
- Queen Elizabeth II (niece)
- King George V (father)
- King George VI (brother)
- Prince George, Duke of Kent (brother)
- George Henry Hubert Lascelles, 7th Earl of Harewood (nephew)
- Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester (brother)
- Prince John (brother)
- Prince Edward George Nicholas Paul Patrick, Duke of Kent (nephew)
- Princess Margaret (niece)
- Queen Mary (mother)
- Princess Mary, Countess of Harewood (sister)
- Prince Michael of Kent (nephew)
- Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester (nephew)
- Queen Victoria (grandmother)
- Prince William of Gloucester (nephew)
- Wallis, Duchess of Windsor (wife)
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