Edward VIII was, if not a traitor, at least a complete failure at almost everything he touched with the possible exception of being a playboy at public expense. The man had no concept of responsibility.
Thank God for the Queen’s father, George VI. He had no training for the throne since he wasn’t expected to succeed, and was cursed with a severe speech impediment. But he knew his duty and accepted the burden that fate placed on his shoulders. The stress of that burden (along with a 5 packs a day habit) probably helped send to an early grave.
I agree completely. And I thought The King’s Speech was a gem of a movie.
5 packs? Good lord.