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WALLIS SIMPSON and EDWARD WINDSOR. Nov 05, 1947; Southampton, UK; Duke of Windsor (formerly EDWARD VIII) and his wife Dutchess of Windsor (WALLIS SIMPSON) in Southampton. Edward VIII had met and fallen in love with a married American woman, Mrs Wallis Simpson. Concern about Edward's private life grew in the Cabinet, opposition parties and the Dominions, when Mrs Simpson obtained a divorce in 1936 and it was clear that Edward was determined to marry her. Eventually Edward realised he had to choose between the Crown and Mrs Simpson who, as a twice-divorced woman, would not have been acceptable as Queen. In 1937, Edward was created Duke of Windsor and married Wallis Simpson in a ceremony in France. Edward VIII is the only British monarch to have voluntarily relinquished the throne. (Credit Image: © KEYSTONE Pictures USA/ZUMAPRESS.com). 05/11/1947

WALLIS SIMPSON and EDWARD WINDSOR. Nov 05, 1947; Southampton, UK; Duke of Windsor (formerly EDWARD VIII) and his wife Dutchess of Windsor (WALLIS SIMPSON) in Southampton. Edward VIII had met and fallen in love with a married American woman, Mrs Wallis Simpson. Concern about Edward's private life grew in the Cabinet, opposition parties and the Dominions, when Mrs Simpson obtained a divorce in 1936 and it was clear that Edward was determined to marry her. Eventually Edward realised he had to choose between the Crown and Mrs Simpson who, as a twice-divorced woman, would not have been acceptable as Queen. In 1937, Edward was created Duke of Windsor and married Wallis Simpson in a ceremony in France. Edward VIII is the only British monarch to have voluntarily relinquished the throne. (Credit Image: © KEYSTONE Pictures USA/ZUMAPRESS.com). 05/11/1947
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Caption: Nov 05, 1947; Southampton, UK; Duke of Windsor (formerly EDWARD VIII) and his wife Dutchess of Windsor (WALLIS SIMPSON) in Southampton. Edward VIII had met and fallen in love with a married American woman, Mrs Wallis Simpson. Concern about Edward's private life grew in the Cabinet, opposition parties and the Dominions, when Mrs Simpson obtained a divorce in 1936 and it was clear that Edward was determined to marry her. Eventually Edward realised he had to choose between the Crown and Mrs Simpson who, as a twice-divorced woman, would not have been acceptable as Queen. In 1937, Edward was created Duke of Windsor and married Wallis Simpson in a ceremony in France. Edward VIII is the only British monarch to have voluntarily relinquished the throne. (Credit Image: © KEYSTONE Pictures USA/ZUMAPRESS.com)
Personalities: WALLIS SIMPSON • EDWARD WINDSOR
Feature: Duke & Duchess of Windsor Edward VIII 1894-1972 and Wallis Simpson 1896-1986
Credit: Album/KPA-ZUMA
Releases: ? Model Release: No - ? Property Release: No
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Image size: 2521 × 3544 px | 25.6 MB
Print size: 21.3 × 30.0 cm | 992.5 × 1395.3 in (300 dpi)
Keywords: SIMPSON, WALLIS • WINDSOR • WINDSOR, EDWARD