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Which of her brothers became King Edward VIII?

  • Albert

  • Henry

  • George

  • Edward

Answer

The answer is Edward. Edward VIII, also known as David, was the eldest son of King George V and Queen Mary. He became king upon his father's death in 1936, but abdicated the throne the same year to marry American socialite Wallis Simpson, whose twice-divorced status was controversial at the time. His younger brother, Albert, succeeded him as King George VI.
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