# "Impossible to carry" - part 7 of our series on the Abdication crisis

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Podcast: [Royal History Geeks](https://stenobird.com/podcast/royal-history-geeks-7059435)
Published: 2025-01-28T11:16:42+00:00
Episode link: https://Royalhistorygeeks.transistor.fm/22
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## Resource

After six weeks of build up, it is finally time to explore the actual Abdication of Edward VIII - the only truly voluntary surrendering of the throne in history. It this episode, RHG founder Gareth Streeter and Royal commentator, James Taylor explore: The "last supper" where the Prime Minister tries to convince the King to stay but is denied a bed for the night The Duke of York and his last-minute preparations for the crown The Cabinet's rush to prepare the legislation for Abdication Baldwin's surprisingly spectacular Commons performance and the beginnings of the romantic myth of the crisis Queen Mary's subtle sign of support for the government The arrangements for Edward's future including title and income Edward's master piece of a broadcast to the nation Although Edward has now left the throne, this is not the end of the series. Next week we shall explore the aftermath.

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