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Wallis & Edward (in Canada also known as Her Royal Affair) is a 2005 British television film, scripted by Sarah Williams, dramatising the events of the Edward VIII abdication crisis. It was billed as the first scripted account of the romance between Wallis Simpson and King Edward VIII to view events from Wallis Simpson's point of ...
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 .
May 5, 2021 · Wallis Simpson was derided for taking King Edward VIII from the British throne, but the truth about their relationship is actually quite different.
Sep 21, 2023 · Although the British royal family did not approve of King Edward VIII's marriage to Wallis Simpson, they did arrange for the couple to receive financial support. Indeed, as per documents obtained by The Guardian, Edward and Wallis relied on payments from the firm in order to maintain their luxurious lifestyle.
Apr 3, 2014 · Wallis Simpson was an American socialite who had been married twice when she met Edward, Duke of Windsor (then the Prince of Wales), at a party. She...
Feb 21, 2019 · Wallis Simpson (born Bessie Wallis Wakefield; 19 June 1896—24 April 1986) was an American socialite who gained notoriety for her relationship with Edward VIII. Their relationship caused a constitutional crisis that ultimately led to Edward’s abdication.
Jul 20, 2022 · Wallis Simpson, a two-time divorcee, and King Edward VIII met and fell in love, and what followed was mass scrutiny and a media berating that led to their eventual exit from England and royal...
