Which brother of Prince George abdicated the throne?
Edward VIII
George VI
None
Both
Answer
Edward VIII, the older brother of Prince George, abdicated the throne in 1936. Edward VIII had been in a relationship with Wallis Simpson, an American socialite, and the British government was concerned about the reaction of the public and the Church of England to a marriage between Edward VIII and Simpson. Edward VIII abdicated the throne in order to marry Simpson, and his brother George VI became king.
Royal Reflections: The Fascinating Life of Prince George, Duke of Kent
Related Quizzes
Subscribe Now!
Learn something
new everyday
Playing quizzes is free! We send 1 quiz every week to your inbox