爱德华八世/EdwardVIII
爱德华八世(1894—1972),英王乔治五世之长子,1936年初,其父身亡后继承王位,不久为了和美国平民女子沃丽丝结婚而让位于其弟乔治六世。1937年,乔治六世继位,封爱德华八世为温莎公爵。
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1.Ihaveadethis,theost______________ofylife,onlyuponthesglethoughtofwhatwould,theend,be______________.
2.Andnow,weallhaveanewKg,Iwishhiandyou,hispeople,?__________________withallyheart.Godblessyouall!GodsavetheKg!
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Andnow,weallhaveanewKg,Iwishhiandyou,hispeople,happessandprosperitywithallyheart.Godblessyouall!GodsavetheKg!