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Wedding Bells of the 1913 Season Freda Dudley Ward
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Wedding Bells of the 1913 Season Freda Dudley Ward
Winifred Birkin on her wedding day arriving at St. Margaret s, Westminster for her marriage to William Dudley Ward. Winifred, better known as Freda Dudley Ward (1894-1983), was the mistress of the Duke of Windsor when he was Prince of Wales and widely acknowledged as his first great love. She divorced her first husband and married Pedro, Marquess de Casa Maury
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1894 1983 Acknowledged Arriving Birkin Cas A Divorced Dudley Freda Husband Margarets Marquess Married Maury Mistress Pedro Season Ward Westminster Widely Windsor Winifred Will I Am
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This photograph captures the elegant and stylish arrival of Freda Dudley Ward, née Winifred Birkin, at St. Margaret's, Westminster on her wedding day in July 1913. Freda, who would later become infamous as the Duke of Windsor's first great love and mistress, is seen stepping out of a carriage with an air of sophistication and grace, dressed in a beautiful white gown and veil. At the time, Freda was married to Sir Charles Bingham, 6th Baronet, but she would later divorce him and marry Pedro, Marquess de Casa Maury in 1926. Freda's relationship with the Duke of Windsor, who was then the Prince of Wales, began in the early 1920s and continued until his abdication from the throne in 1936. Freda was widely acknowledged as the Duke's mistress and played a significant role in his decision to abdicate in favor of his younger brother, King George VI. This photograph is a fascinating glimpse into the history of one of the most scandalous and intriguing periods of British royal history. Freda's marriage to William Dudley Ward in 1913 marked the beginning of a life filled with controversy, glamour, and intrigue. The image, with its timeless elegance and historical significance, is a must-have for any collection of royal or social history.
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