1936 Abdication of King Edward VIII
April 22, 2026
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8:14Now Playing1936 Abdication of King Edward VIII
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as posted by the channelDate: 10th December 1936
Location: United Kingdom
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
Gaumont British Ident
SLATE INFORMATION: Our Throne
ENGLAND: London: various:
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