Edward VIII and His "Baltimore Beauty"
The story of Edward's romance with Mrs Simpson told in a short article.
Elizabeth, The Daughter of the Duke & Duchess
Claims that the Duke and Duchess had an illegitimate child who was taken from them.
Guardian Century - King Edward renounces the thron
News report of the time featured in the Guardian Newspaper.
History of the Monarchy > The House of Windsor
Official biography of Edward VIII, who became the Duke of Windsor, from the British monarchy website.
Infoplease Encyclopedia
Biographical article with suggested further reading.
Instrument of Abdication Act (1936)
Declaration by Edward VIII that he was abdicating his position as King and Emperor.
Press, Politics and the Abdication of Edward VIII
"The events that led up to the King's abdication are those of a very political nature which involved the King, his Government, his political enemies and allies, and last but not least, the Press". Essay from Loyola University.
Wallis Simpson: The Demonised Duchess
Companion article to the Channel 4 television documentary on the Duke of Windsor's consort.