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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Wallis_SimpsonWallis Simpson - Wikipedia

    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 .

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  3. www.thelist.com › 1399875 › inside-edward-viiiInside Edward VIII's Relationship With Wallis Simpson

    Sep 21, 2023 · Learn how King Edward VIII gave up his throne for the American divorcée he loved. Discover their first impressions, their romance, their wedding, and their challenges in this article.

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  4. www.biography.com › royalty › edward-viii-abdicateWhy Edward VIII Abdicated the Throne to Marry Wallis Simpson

    Jun 2, 2020 · Learn how the British king gave up his crown to marry the American divorcée in 1936, despite the opposition of the Church and the government. Explore their love story, their exile in France and their legacy as the Duke and Duchess of Windsor.

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  6. www.cnn.com › 2020/02/16 › opinionsKing Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson: It’s time we saw her ...

    Feb 16, 2020 · CNN — For many decades, Wallis Simpson has been seen as a temptress, the woman who pulled a king away from his duty and thrust his younger brother into a stressful role. History has painted her...

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  7. www.britannica.com › biography › Wallis-SimpsonWallis Simpson | Biography & Facts | Britannica

    4 days ago · 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.

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  8. www.britannica.com › biography › Edward-VIIIEdward VIII | Abdication, Siblings, Wife, & Death | Britannica

    May 24, 2024 · spouse Wallis Simpson. father George V. mother Mary of Teck. brother George VI. (Show more) On the Web: Gresham College - Edward VIII (May 06, 2024)

  9. www.bbc.com › culture › articleA Royal crisis: The shocking moment King Edward VIII ... - BBC

    Dec 11, 2023 · On 11 December 1936, unable to reconcile his desire for US divorcée Wallis Simpson with his role as King, Edward VIII made the shocking decision to abdicate the throne, bringing an end to a...

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