Question

Why did king george vi brother abdicate the throne?

Answer 1

For this reason, it was widely believed that Edward could not marry Simpson and remain on the throne. ... The widespread unwillingness to accept Simpson as the King's consort and Edward's refusal to give her up led to his abdication in December 1936. He was succeeded by his brother George VI.

Answer 2

Explanation:

After ruling for less than one year, Edward VIII becomes the first English monarch to voluntarily abdicate the throne. He chose to abdicate after the British government, public, and the Church of England condemned his decision to marry the American divorcée Wallis Warfield Simpson.