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A couple British Royal what-ifs:

1) What if Edward VII had remained on the throne - either buckles under and agrees not to marry Wallis Simpson, or the government/church let him do so. So, he reigns until his death in 1972 - would the UK be much different because of this or would the changes be mostly superficial.

2) As in OTL, Edward and Wallis have no children. When he dies in 1972, would Elizabeth be next in line (assuming here the rest of the royal family procreated as in OTL)? With 20 fewer years on the throne at this point would she still be viewed as favorably as she currently is in OTL?
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