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Edward VIII - Edward duly signed the instruments of abdication

Time: Thursday Dec 10, 1936

Place: Fort Belvedere, Windsor Great Park, England, United Kingdom

Details: Edward duly signed the instruments of abdication at Fort Belvedere on 10 December 1936 in the presence of his younger brothers: Prince Albert, Duke of York, next in line for the throne; Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester; and Prince George, Duke of Kent.

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