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Prince Edward at the Royal Naval College, Osborne, Isle of Wight, c1909. Creator
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Prince Edward at the Royal Naval College, Osborne, Isle of Wight, c1909. Creator
Prince Edward standing in front of the officers quarters of the Royal Naval College, Osborne, Isle of Wight, c1909. The prince in naval cadets uniform at the college where he spent two years. The eldest son of King George V, Edward (1894-1972) was invested as Prince of Wales in 1911. He succeeded his father as king in 1936 but only ruled from 20 January 1936 until 11 December 1936 before abdicating in order to be with the woman he loved, an American divorcee called Wallis Simpson
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Arthur Henry Arthur Henry Kirk Cadet College Cowes Duke Of Windsor Edgar Wp Edgar Wp Kirk Edward Viii Hrh The Duke Of Windsor Isle Of Wight King Edward Viii King Of Great Britain Kirk Kirk Sons Of Kirk Sons Of Cowes Naval College Naval Uniform Osborne Osborne Naval College Prince Edward Prince Edward Of Wales Prince Of Wales Royal Naval College William Umpleby William Umpleby Kirk Naval Warfare
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Prince Edward at the Royal Naval College, Osborne, Isle of Wight, c1909. This print captures a young Prince Edward standing proudly in front of the officers quarters at the esteemed Royal Naval College on the picturesque Isle of Wight. Dressed in his naval cadets uniform, this image showcases the prince during his two-year stay at the college. As the eldest son of King George V, Edward's destiny was already being shaped during this time. In 1911, he was invested as Prince of Wales and would go on to succeed his father as king in 1936. However, his reign was short-lived as he abdicated later that year to be with Wallis Simpson, an American divorcee whom he loved deeply. The photograph exudes a sense of ambition and determination that would come to define Edward's life. The black and white composition adds a timeless quality to this historic moment captured by Arthur Henry Kirk and Edgar WP Kirk. This image serves as a testament to both Prince Edward's dedication to his education and his eventual role within British royalty. It is a glimpse into an era when naval warfare played a significant role in shaping nations' destinies. A remarkable piece from our collection that offers insight into one man's journey from naval cadet to becoming HRH The Duke of Windsor.
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