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... I now quit altogether public affairs, and I lay down my burden.


The Times, 12 December 1936


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...

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...

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...

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...