His name and primary title changed eight times in his life: he was born Prince Edward of York, then became Prince Edward of Cornwall and York in January 1901, Prince Edward of Wales in November 1901, Duke of Cornwall in May 1910, Prince of Wales in June 1910, King Edward VIII (His Majesty The King) in 1936, untitled (The Prince Edward) from December 1936 to March 1937, and finally Duke of Windsor in 1937.
[his public statement after abdicating his throne in order to marry
Wallis Simpson, who became the Duchess of Windsor] "I have found it impossible to
carry the heavy burden of responsibility and to discharge my duties as
king as I would wish to do without the help and support of the woman I
love."
