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Podcast: ζθεΈ«ιͺδ½ ζ’η΄’θ±ζδΈη Exploring English with Ms. Lee
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The marriage was opposed by the governments of the United Kingdom . Religious , legal, political, and moral objections were raised. As the British monarch, Edward was the nominal head of the Church of England, which at this time did not allow divorced people to remarry in church if their ex-spouses were still alive.For this reason, it was widely believed that Edward could not marry Simpson and remain on the throne. As a twice-divorced woman, Simpson was perceived to be politically, morally not suitable to be a queen consort.
Everyone perceived this event as the greatest love story, b...