King Edward VIII Quotes

When you're bored with yourself, marry and be bored with someone else.
King Edward VIII

Yourself, Someone, Bored

Perhaps one of the only positive pieces of advice that I was ever given was that supplied by an old courtier who observed: Only two rules really count. Never miss an opportunity to relieve yourself; never miss a chance to sit down and rest your feet.
King Edward VIII

Positive, Yourself, Down

I wanted to be an up-to-date king. But I didn't have much time.
King Edward VIII

Time, Wanted, King

Of course, I do have a slight advantage over the rest of you. It helps in a pinch to be able to remind your bride that you gave up a throne for her.
King Edward VIII

Wedding, Able, Her

These works brought all these people here. Something should be done to get them at work again.
King Edward VIII

Work, Done, Here

You all know the reasons which have impelled me to renounce the throne. But I want you to understand that in making up my mind I did not forget the country or the empire, which, as Prince of Wales and lately as King, I have for twenty-five years tried to serve.
King Edward VIII

Mind, Forget, Country

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Biography

Nationality: English

Born: June 23, 1894

Died: May 28, 1972

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