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The Scandalous Exile of the Duke & Duchess of Windsor

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The scandalous exile of the Duke & Duchess of Windsor is one of the most fascinating stories in British history. Edward VIII abdicated the throne in 1936 to marry the American divorcee Wallis Simpson, causing a constitutional crisis. The couple was ostracized by the royal family and spent the rest of their lives in exile.

Traitor King: The Scandalous Exile of the Duke & Duchess of Windsor

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Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson

Edward VIII was born in 1894, the eldest son of King George V and Queen Mary. He was a popular and charming prince, and he was expected to succeed his father to the throne. However, in 1936, Edward met Wallis Simpson, an American divorcee. Edward fell deeply in love with Wallis, and he decided to marry her. This decision caused a constitutional crisis, as the Church of England did not allow divorcees to remarry. Edward was forced to choose between the throne and Wallis, and he chose Wallis.

The Abdication

On December 11, 1936, Edward VIII abdicated the throne. He was succeeded by his younger brother, George VI. Edward and Wallis were married in France in 1937. The couple was ostracized by the royal family and spent the rest of their lives in exile.

Life in Exile

Edward and Wallis lived in France, the United States, and the Bahamas during their exile. They were never officially welcomed back to England, and they died in exile in 1972 and 1986, respectively.

The Legacy of Edward and Wallis

The story of Edward and Wallis is a fascinating one that has been told and retold for decades. It is a story of love, scandal, and exile. Edward and Wallis were two people who were ahead of their time, and their story continues to inspire and intrigue people today.

The scandalous exile of the Duke & Duchess of Windsor is a story that will continue to fascinate people for generations to come. It is a story of love, scandal, and exile. Edward and Wallis were two people who were ahead of their time, and their story continues to inspire and intrigue people today.

Traitor King: The Scandalous Exile of the Duke & Duchess of Windsor

by Andrew Lownie

4.3 out of 5