Press Photo Many phases of Prince of Wales, later named Edward VIII - nox18719

Prince's Progress: There was little indication in his youth that the Prince of Wales, later Edward VIII, would trigger a crisis that threatened the monarchy when he stepped down from the throne of England to marry Baltimore divorcee Wallis Simpson in 1936. The astonishing story of his abdication will be re-created in the Mobil Showcase Network's "Edward and Mrs. Simpson," debuting on Channel...Wednesday evening, with a 90-minute premiere episode, to be followed by five on-hour episodes airing at 8 p.m. Above, some glimpses of Edward's growing-up (left to right): togged out in a sail suit at the age of 8; in costume for his investiture as Prince of Wales at 17; in the uniform of Osborne Naval College, at 13; as World War I soldier and in civvies after the war. Top photo: with his father, George V, at 1911 investiture ceremony.

Photo is undated.

Photo measures 10 x 8.25 inches.