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Edward & Harry: Giving Up the Crown
They say history often repeats itself. And when we look at the lives of Edward VIII, the King never crowned, and his great grandnephew Prince Harry, the unconventional spare, you can’t help but notice the surprising parallels between the two. Both modern in how they approached royal life, with personal lives full of gossip and scandal, it was ultimately love, for American socialite Wallis Simpson & actress Megan Markle that drew Edward & Harry away from their duty.
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Heir & Spare: Charles & Anne
Heavy is the head that wears the crown, but heavier is the burden of being next in line. The British Royal family is built on the traditional duty until death. For every heir to the throne, there is a spare. Charles knew he’d become King, following in his mother's footsteps, leaving his sister Anne behind. Despite their close childhood bond, becoming the reigning Monarch would definitely divide the pair. When one steps up, the other must step back.
Apple TVEdward & Harry: Giving Up the Crown
They say history often repeats itself. And when we look at the lives of Edward VIII, the King never crowned, and his great grandnephew Prince Harry, the unconventional spare, you can’t help but notice the surprising parallels between the two. Both modern in how they approached royal life, with personal lives full of gossip and scandal, it was ultimately love, for American socialite Wallis Simpson & actress Megan Markle that drew Edward & Harry away from their duty.
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