What happens if an American marries a British?

A U.S. citizen marrying a foreign national does not lose U.S. citizenship, nor does he/she automatically acquire U.K. citizenship if marrying a U.K. citizen. A foreign national spouse who intends to reside in the United States must obtain a U.S. immigrant visa.

Which British Royal married an American?

King Edward VIII of In France, the duke of Windsor—formerly King Edward VIII of Great Britain and Northern Ireland—marries Wallis Warfield, a divorced American socialite for whom he abdicated the British throne in December 1936.

Can an American marry a British citizen?

American Citizenship and Marriage to a UK Citizen American citizenship is not affected in any way by marrying a UK national. You will not lose your American citizenship, however nor will you automatically acquire British citizenship simply by marrying a British citizen.

Who was the first American to marry into the British royal family?

Everything that Meghan Markle and Prince Harry do captivates the entire world, but she is not the first American to marry into royalty. Grace Kelly married the Prince of Monaco in 1956. Edward VIII, the king of England, famously abdicated the throne to marry American divorcée Wallis Simpson.