Many royal family members, like Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Edward, served in the military.

She added: ‘It’s crazy that my great-grandfather probably realised that Edward VIII would choose love over duty before even the Royal Family knew ... been called the King of jewellery ...

King Edward VIII had to negotiate his abdication terms with his family and asked for large sums to sustain his lavish lifestyle. Watch the full documentary A Very Royal Crisis: Countdown to ...

Ahead of a major new exhibition at the V&A, Cartier’s ties with the British royal family remain an important facet of its ...

wasn't meant to be King but ended up becoming the perfect "spare" to heir to the throne David, who reigned — and abdicated — as Edward VIII. As the "spare" to Prince Edward, the eldest son and ...

Edward VIII was the eldest son of King George V and Queen Mary and was born on 23rd June ... marry the twice divorced Wallis Simpson (at this period members of the Royal Family were not permitted to ...

Edward VIII In January 1936, King George V died and his son Edward, Prince of Wales, became King. Just 11 months later, before his Coronation had even taken place, Edward renounced the throne due ...