List of prime ministers of Edward VIII

King Edward VIII was the King of the United Kingdom and the Dominions and colonies of the British Commonwealth, and Emperor of India from 20 January to 11 December 1936, when he abdicated the throne.

[1] During his reign Edward was served by eight prime ministers; one each from the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, the Irish Free State, New Zealand, Northern Ireland, South Africa, and Southern Rhodesia.

Edward's short reign saw no changes in the occupancy of any these offices.

Stanley Baldwin was the United Kingdom prime minister during the abdication of Edward VIII.

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Edward VIII surrounded by heralds of the College of Arms prior to his only State Opening of Parliament in November 1936