Cultural Depictions of Edward VIII of The United Kingdom - Other

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• The calypso "Edward VIII" by the Trinidadian calypsonian Lord Caresser, told the story of Edward's abdication and was the most popular calypso record in 1937. The song included the chorus:

It's love, love alone,

that caused King Edward to leave the throne

• The last verse of the Status Quo song "Blessed Are The Meek" from their album Under The Influence refers to the abdication of Edvard VIII

• The Japanese all-female theatre troupe Takarazuka Revue adapted the story of Edward VIII's abdication into a romantic musical in 2012, with heavy focus on the courtship of the King and Simpson.