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The life and times of the Duke of Windsor

A series of pictures depicting the life and times of the Duke of Windsor. The Duke, who is the eldest son of his late Majesty King George V, was born 23 June 1894. He ascended the throne as King Edward VIII in January 1936 and abdicated in December 1936. Six months later her married Mrs Wallis Warfield (formerly Simpson). The Duke now lives in France. Photo shows The Duke of Windsor then the Prince of Wales seen holding a book during a visit to the races at Epsom in 1927

Broadcast Date: June 1972

Agency: Central Press Photos

King George V death

Euthanasia Allegations: King George V, who, claimed by Channel 4 news tonight, was given euthanasia injections by his physician, Lord Dawson of Penn (1864 - 1945) which hastened his death in January 1936 (1928 library picture)

Broadcast Date: 26 November 1986

ITN Reference: ROYAL/GEORGE/6

Agency: Press Association

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