How many royals have abdicated the UK?
In British history, only four monarchs have abdicated: Edward VIII, Richard II, Mary Queen of Scots, James VII of Scotland (who was also James II of England). Queen Elizabeth II's uncle, King Edward VIII, abdicated the throne in 1936 to marry Wallis Simpson.Jun 2, 2022
In British history, only four monarchs have abdicated: Edward VIII, Richard II, Mary Queen of Scots, James VII of Scotland (who was also James II of England). Queen Elizabeth II's uncle, King Edward VIII, abdicated the throne in 1936 to marry Wallis Simpson.Jun 2, 2022
