"At long last I am able to say a few words of my own. I have never wanted to withhold anything but until now it has not been constitutionally possible for me to speak. A few hours ago I discharged my last duty as King and Emperor, and now that I have been succeeded by my brother, the Duke of York, my first words must be to declare my allegiance to him. This I do with all my heart. You all know the reasons which have impelled me to renounce the throne. But I want you to understand that in making up my mind, I did not forget the country or the empire, which, as Prince of Wales and lately as King, I have for twenty-five years tried to serve. But you must believe me when I tell you that 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. And I want you to know that the decision I have made has been mine and mine alone. And now, we all have a new King. I wish him and you, his people, happiness and prosperity with all my heart. God bless you all! God save the King! Dec. 11, 1936 A King's Farewell."
De fleste kjenner kanskje til skandalehistorien,kong Edward VIII oppgav sitt kongedømme, ikke et hvilket som helst filleland, men selveste Storbritannia, for en en fraskilt, amerikansk dame. Begge deler var antakelig like skandaløst! Og som ikke det var nok, var hun fraskilt to ganger. Selv om historien er kjent, finner du mer for eksempel her. Gåtefullt nok, men i tillegg, hvorfor lage skjerf av det? Ekte silke, og et farvel? Verden er et underlig sted...