A Royal Expert Revealed Why Prince Charles May Not Become King

Refused The Throne

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There has, however, been one notable incident in royal history where someone voluntarily refused the throne. If you’ve ever watched The Crown, you’ll know all about it. King Edward VIII – the current Queen’s uncle – was told he couldn’t marry a twice-divorced American and also remain as the monarch. The royal had to go with one or the other, his heart or the crown, and he chose his beau Wallis Simpson.