Britannia: Edward VIII (1936 AD) - Short article and links to related sites. Instrument of Abdication Act (1936) - Declaration by Edward VIII that he was abdicating his position as King and Emperor. Press, Politics and the Abdication of Edward VIII - "The events that led up to the King's abdication are those of a very political nature which involved the King, his Government, his political enemies and allies, and last but not least, the Press". Essay from Loyola University. Elizabeth, The Daughter of the Duke & Duchess of Windsor - Claims that the Duke and Duchess had an illegitimate child who was taken from them. The official website of The British Monarchy: Edward VIII - Historical profile of King Edward VIII. Guardian Century - King Edward renounces the throne - News report of the time featured in the Guardian Newspaper. Infoplease: Edward VIII - Biographical article with suggested further reading.