章 1139: Chapter 857: Germania, Revenge!

But what Edward VIII did not expect was that the British Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Baldwin, decisively refused Edward VIII's proposal.

The reason Prime Minister Baldwin could resolutely reject Edward VIII's offer was because the Cabinet had received support from the Church and various self-governing dominion governments.

Even during the last time Edward VIII proposed to Mrs. Simpson, not only the Cabinet but also the Church of England and the governments of the dominions had expressed their opposition.

The only one who had managed to stand up and collectively defy the Monarch—besides Edward VIII now—in nearly 50 years was seemingly no other King.

Edward VIII's actions had put his throne at risk, the people expressed their dissatisfaction with him, and the media openly stated that a woman who had divorced twice was not worthy of being the Queen of the British Empire.