Weatherday: 'A few hours ago I discharged my last duty as King and Emperor'

A mainly dry morning, but cloudy. A few sunny spells possible before rain moves in during the late afternoon.

Highest temperature 8deg. Light southwest breezes, becoming moderate during late evening from the west.

On this day in 1936, Edward VIII announced he was abdicating the British throne to marry Wallis Simpson. He was the only British sovereign to voluntarily resign the crown.

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