On December 11, 1936, the King of the British Empire addressed his people.

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On December 11, 1936, the King of the British Empire addressed his people. But he did not announce a new law or a victory. He announced his surrender—a single decision that would reshape the monarchy forever. Full video — Abdication in One Decision: How Power Walked Away: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z739GaxfOsU

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On December 11, 1936, the King of the British Empire addressed his people.
On December 11, 1936, the King of the British Empire addressed his people.

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On December 11, 1936, the King of the British Empire addressed his people.