Why Edward VIII's marriage plans conflicted with remaining king

Was Edward VIII forced to abdicate under threat?

That explanation is rejected in favor of the conflict between his intended marriage and his position at the head of the Church of England.

Edward VIII's wish to marry a divorced woman conflicted with the expectations surrounding his position at the head of the Church of England. The objection is framed primarily in terms of the period's moral and cultural constraints, with legal possibilities acknowledged as less straightforward. A further interpretation is that Edward enjoyed being Prince of Wales without wanting the full responsibility of kingship. The analogy is a warship's second-in-command, who has demanding duties while the captain remains ultimately responsible.