King Edward VIII Quotations

A boy is holding a girl so very tight in his arms tonight.

Perhaps one of the only positive pieces of advice that I was ever given was that supplied by an old courtier who observed: Only two rules really count. Never miss an opportunity to relieve yourself; never miss a chance to sit down and rest your feet.

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.

Of course, I do have a slight advantage over the rest of you. It helps in a pinch to be able to remind your bride that you gave up a throne for her.

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.

The thing that impresses me most about America is the way parents obey their children.

When you're bored with yourself, marry and be bored with someone else.

I wanted to be an up-to-date king. But I didn't have much time.

I have made this, the most serious decision of my life, only upon the single thought of what would, in the end, be best for all.

I have found it impossible to carry the heavy burden of responsibility.

I am very sorry to know and hear how unreverently that most precious jewel, the Word of God, is disputed, rhymed, sung and jangled in every ale-house and tavern, contrary to the true meaning and doctrine of the same.

I like going there for golf. America is one vast golf course today.

When you are too old to play golf, you had better die.