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Edward VIII - Death

Time: Sunday May 28, 1972

Place: Gif-sur-Yvette, Paris, France

Details: On 28 May 1972, ten days after the Queen's visit, the Duke died at his home in Paris, less than a month before his 78th birthday. His body was returned to Britain, lying in state at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle.

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May 1972

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