#Introduction The Archbishop of Canterbury that oversaw Edward VIII’s rule of a United Kingdom, Cosmo Gordon Lang, was vehemently opposed to his behaviour. His opposition to Wallis Simpson and the King’s right-wing beliefs caused the political opposition that directly led to the start of the Civil War. The creation of a fascist government was the tipping point for the Church. As soon as the United Kingdom was shattered, he and the Lords Spiritual declared that the King was unfit to serve - lead..