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Edward VIII - Duke of Windsor

Time: Saturday Dec 12, 1936

Place: England, United Kingdom

Details: On 12 December 1936, at the accession meeting of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom, George VI announced he was to make his brother the "Duke of Windsor" with the style of Royal Highness.

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