As the world mourns the death of Queen Elizabeth II, it feels nearly impossible to imagine a change to the monarchy after her 70-year reign.
, it feels nearly impossible to imagine a change to the monarchy after her 70-year reign.When King George V, Elizabeth's grandfather, died in 1936, his first-born son King Edward VIII ascended to the throne. But a controversial romance with American divorcee Wallis Simpson put an abrupt end to a reign that lasted just 325 days.
"Divorce was still something that was not done. And it certainly wasn't a common practice for a monarch," royal historian Laura Mayhall told CBS News national correspondent and anchor Vladimir Duthiers. He was given a choice: give up the love of his life or give up the throne. He chose love. His decision thrust his brother and Elizabeth's father, George VI, into the spotlight.
George VI was a man with a stutter, a fear of public speaking with no desire to be king. His life was depicted in the 2010 movie, "The King's Speech." But he forged ahead, fulfilling his duty and preparing Elizabeth to one day be queen. That included serving in the women's branch of the British army during World War II."It is very clear that she understood her life would be dedicated to service," Mayhall said. "She took it very, very seriously."
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