Almost one year after the abdication mixed feelings prevailed as to which king was preferred, George VI or the exited brother, Edward VIII:

“King Edward was of my generation. I do not know how your parents feel about him, but I think I am right in saying that those of my generation feel that King Edward has let us down! Now let us stand and pray silently for two minutes for King George and Mr. Baldwin.”


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