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The Prince of Wales and servicemen, Isle of Wight, 1926. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes.
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The Prince of Wales and servicemen, Isle of Wight, 1926. Prince Edward at an event with decorated service personnel. The eldest son of King George V, Edward (1894-1972) was invested as Prince of Wales in 1911. He succeeded his father as king in 1936 but only ruled from 20 January 1936 until 11 December 1936 before abdicating in order to be with the woman he loved, an American divorcee called Wallis Simpson.
Image Details
People Information
Creator
- Kirk & Sons of Cowes, attributed to: {British; English}: Photography Studio
Subject
- King Edward VIII: British: King of Britain
People Related
- William Umpleby Kirk: British; English: Photographer
- Arthur Henry Kirk: British; English: Photographer
- Edgar WP Kirk: British; English: Photographer
Category Hierarchy
History & Politics Historical Events Royal Events
History & Politics War & Military Military Uniform & Equipment
History & Politics War & Military Military Figures & Personnel
Digital Image Size
Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 5821x4189
File Size : 23,813kb
Aliases
- 12351
- B/25/QP
- 0860000491
- 12351
- 2-695-287
- 2695287