Edward, commonly known by those close to him as David, was born as the first son of the Prince and Princess of Wales, later King George V and Queen Mary. ... Edward was also uninterested with royal duties and disliked the British establishment.

What if King Edward did not abdicate?

Who would now be King or Queen if Edward VIII had not abdicated? ... He died in 1952, and Edward who had no children died in 1972. So even if Edward had not abdicated Elizabeth would now be Queen. She would have come to the throne in 1972 instead of 1952.

Did King Edward regret abdicating?

In a statement broadcast from Canberra shortly before 2 o'clock this morning, the Prime Minister (Mr. Lyons) said: "I regret to announce that I have received the King's message of abdication. "We in Australia remember his visit with the happiest thoughts." Edward VIII in an official portrait.