This street was called Prince Edward, the Prince of Wales and later for a short time King Edward VIII until his abdication. This street was called Prince Edward, the Prince of Wales and later for a short time King Edward VIII until his abdication. "On the recommendation of the city surveyor, the committee acceded to an application for Messers William McMillan and Sons for permission to name proposed streets as Prince Edward Park Stranmillis as follows: Prince Edward Park, (Continuation of), Prince Edward Drive, Prince Edward Gardens". (10th August 1961).