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Edward & Wallis Simpson
EDWARD VIII and Mrs Wallis Simpson during the Kings summer holiday to Rab in Yugoslavia in September 1936. The King was to abdicate in December of that year
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1894 1972 Abdicate Abdication Divorcee Entourage Simpson Vacation Viii Wallis Yugoslavia 1936 December Year
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures Edward VIII and Mrs. Wallis Simpson during their fateful summer holiday in Rab, Yugoslavia, in September 1936. The King of England, born on June 23, 1894, and his American divorcee wife, Wallis, are seen enjoying a moment of tranquility amidst the picturesque surroundings of the Adriatic Sea. Little did the world know that this idyllic scene would be the last vacation for the royal couple as King and Queen of England. Edward and Wallis's relationship had been the subject of intense scrutiny and controversy since their marriage in June 1937. The Church of England and the British public were deeply opposed to the King's choice of a divorced American socialite as his wife, and the pressure on Edward to abdicate grew stronger by the day. Despite the looming crisis, the couple continued to vacation in Europe, surrounded by their entourage, including bodyguards and personal staff. Edward, who had ascended to the throne in 1936 following the death of his father, George V, was well aware of the implications of his actions. In December of that year, he would make the historic decision to abdicate in favor of his brother, George VI, in order to marry Wallis and live a life free from the constraints of the monarchy. This photograph, taken in the autumn of 1936, offers a poignant glimpse into the final days of Edward VIII's reign and the beginning of a new chapter in the lives of the former King and his wife. The image is a testament to the complexities of history and the intricacies of the human heart, as well as the enduring allure of the royal family and the mysteries of the past.
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