In 1969 , it was judged impractical to charge the ex-king with effectively stealing the coronet , which would be returned to the United Kingdom after his death in 1972 .
When Edward was invested as Prince of Wales a new coronet was designed and used .
In 1969 , it was judged impractical to charge the ex-king with effectively stealing the coronet , which would be returned to the United Kingdom after Edward 's death in 1972 .
When Edward was invested as Prince of Wales a new coronet was designed and used .