"Impossible to carry" - part 7 of our series on the Abdication crisis

After six weeks of build up, it is finally time to explore the actual Abdication of Edward VIII - the only truly voluntary surrendering of the throne in history.It this episode, RHG founder Gareth Streeter and Royal commentator, James Taylor explore:The "last supper" where the Prime Minister tries to convince the King to stay but is denied a bed for the nightThe Duke of York and his last-minute preparations for the crownThe Cabinet's rush to prepare the legislation for AbdicationBaldwin's surprisingly spectacular Commons performance and the beginnings of the romantic myth of the crisisQueen Mary's subtle sign of support for the governmentThe arrangements for Edward's future including title and incomeEdward's master piece of a broadcast to the nationAlthough Edward has now left the throne, this is not the end of the series.  Next week we shall explore the aftermath.