the Duke of Windsor
/ðə ˌdjuːk əv ˈwɪnzə(r)/
/ðə ˌduːk əv ˈwɪnzər/
- the title given to Edward VIII after he abdicated (= gave up his right to be king). His wife was given the title of the Duchess of Windsor. see also abdication crisis
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