Wallis Simpson

The abdication of Edward VIII on December 11, 1936 was the culmination of a long standoff between the king, the Church and the government over Edward’s determination to marry the…

A brick crashed through her window… growing paranoia… and threats to Mrs. Simpson’s life that pushed Edward VIII to abandon the throne. By the Duke of Windsor’s biographer, JANE MARGUERITE TIPPETT

The disgraced Edward VIII was once the most glamorous man on the planet: a fashion icon responsible for riding breeches, cuffed trousers and novelty tuxedos! (His grumpy father did NOT approve of him…)