Edward VIII
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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.