Edward VIII

Personal Life and Relationships

Edward VIII's personal life, particularly his relationship with Wallis Simpson, had significant impacts on his reign and legacy.

Meeting Wallis Simpson

1930s

Edward met Wallis Simpson, an American socialite who had been married twice before. Their relationship became a central issue in his reign.

Marriage to Wallis Simpson

3 June 1937

Edward and Wallis Simpson married in a civil ceremony in France, after which they lived in exile.