Wallis Simpson, Duchess of Windsor
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Wallis Simpson, Duchess of Windsor
A colour illustration of Mrs Wallis Warfield (formerly Mrs Ernest Simpson) featured in The Sketch, prior to her marriage to the Duke of Windsor on the 3rd June 1937. The Duke abdicated from the throne as King Edward VIII in order to marry Wallis, an American divorcee
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Abdicated Divorcee Duchess Ernest Featured Marry Order Prior Simpson Throne Viii Wallis Warfield Windsor 1937
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this illustration from The Sketch, published on the eve of her historic marriage, Wallis Warfield Simpson, later to become the Duchess of Windsor, is depicted in vibrant color. The date is just before her union with the Duke of Windsor, formerly King Edward VIII of England, on June 3, 1937. The Duke's decision to abdicate from the throne on December 10, 1936, to marry the American divorcee caused a sensation around the world. Wallis, an elegant and charismatic woman, had captured the heart of the monarch, leading him to make the unprecedented move to leave the throne in order to marry her. This illustration, published in The Sketch on the 2nd of June 1937, offers a glimpse into the public's fascination with the couple prior to their marriage. Wallis is shown in a stylish ensemble, her expressive eyes and confident demeanor radiating an allure that captivated the Duke and the world. The image is a testament to a pivotal moment in history, when tradition and personal desire collided, leading to the Duke's abdication and the beginning of a new chapter in the lives of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor. This illustration, with its rich colors and intriguing subject matter, is a valuable addition to any collection of historical images.
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