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Wallis, Duchess of Windsor (born Bessie Wallis Warfield, later Spencer and then Simpson; June 19, 1896 – April 24, 1986) was an American socialite and wife of former king Edward VIII. Their intention to marry and her status as a divorcée caused a constitutional crisis that led to Edward's abdication .
Jun 10, 2019 · The Dragon Lady by Louisa Treger is on sale from 13 June. Topics Features. Scorned by society as a divorcée, the story of Lady Virginia Courtauld is even more fascinating than that of her contemporary, Wallis Simpson, argues the author of a new novel exploring her complex life, The Dragon Lady.
- Louisa Treger
Apr 3, 2014 · Famous British People. Wallis Simpson. American socialite Wallis Simpson became the mistress of Edward, Prince of Wales. Edward abdicated the British throne in 1936 to marry her. Updated:...
Edward’s reign lasted just 324 days before he abdicated to marry actress Wallis Simpson. Here's everything you need to know about their controversial relationship When Edward VIII gave up the throne to marry Wallis Simpson, it was the biggest constitutional crisis for the crown in the 20th century.
One of the most controversial figures in the history of the House of Windsor, Wallis Simpson led a colourful life. The Netflix royal drama The Crown has already depicted the effects of King...
- Lewis Knight
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Apr 20, 2024 · Wallis Simpson (born June 19, 1896, Blue Ridge Summit, Pennsylvania, U.S.—died April 24, 1986, Paris, France) was an American socialite who became the wife of Prince Edward, duke of Windsor (Edward VIII), after the latter had abdicated the British throne in order to marry her.
May 25, 2011 · Wallis Simpson was a tragic figure trapped by marriage and exploited by her lawyer, finds Frances Wilson, as she delves into the richly detailed biography by Hugo Vickers, Behind Closed Doors....
