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  1. Could Queen Elizabeth Abdicate?

    Tue, 29 Jan 2013

    her uncle, Edward VIII, set when he decided to give up the throne in 1936 so that he could marry American divorcee Wallis Simpson . The ensuing constitutional crisis threatened the existence of the House of Windsor. All of which means that the

  2. Wallis Simpson Intersex? Doctor Refutes New Biography

    Thu, 9 Feb 2012

    Wallis Simpson has been demonized Woman: The Life of Wallis Simpson ," suggests that Sebba points to the Duchess of Windsor 's raspy voice biography suggests that Wallis may have been born grow up. Unlike Wallis , girls with AIS

  3. Madonna's Super Bowl Anxiety

    Sat, 14 Jan 2012

    feature-length directorial debut with the movie, which explores the love story between American divorcée Wallis Simpson and King Edward VIII , who abdicated his throne to marry her. Simpson, she said, "was just a simple girl from Baltimore

  4. Madonna on Younger Men, Missing 'Certain Things' About Marriage

    Thu, 12 Jan 2012

    to the pop icon's upcoming film, "W.E.," which explores the relationship between commoner Wallis Simpson and Britain's King Edward VIII . Madonna revealed she wants a partner in life and that there were even "certain things" she missed

  5. Related to William and Kate? Trace Your Royal Roots

    Wed, 27 Apr 2011

    spikes in matrimony occurred in 1973 with the wedding of Princess Anne to Mark Philips (34 percent); King Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson in 1937 (20 percent); Prince Rainier and Grace Kelly in 1956 (18 percent) and Prince Charles and Diana

  6. Mad for Middleton

    Fri, 18 Feb 2011

    lot of plaids." An earlier addition to the royal family was the muse for Vera Wang. The designer said Duchess of Windsor Wallis Simpson and other "iconic U.S. women who fascinated the English aristocracy of the 1930s" inspired the clothes

News

  1. Long History of Royal Scandal Has Plagued the Queen

    Fri, 4 May 2007

    most memorable royal upheaval in modern history. Edward VIII gave up the throne in 1936 to marry an American woman, Wallis Simpson . His brother, Elizabeth's father, King George the VI, reluctantly took his place. Thrust into the spotlight

  2. Excerpt: 'How the Rich Get Thin'

    Tue, 3 Jan 2006

    too rich or too thin. -- Wallis Simpson , Duchess of Windsor The Upper East Side of Manhattan style, and culture. As Wallis Simpson , the American-born Duchess of Windsor , once said, "You can never

  3. Answers to Your Questions on the Royals

    Fri, 8 Apr 2005

    Fla., writes: In 1936 King Edward VIII wanted to marry the divorced Wallis Simpson . The crisis which followed When Edward VIII fell for Wallis , and later when Princess don't need to. However, Prince Edward , the queen's youngest

  4. 'HRH' -- Camilla Is Getting Those Magic Initials

    Thu, 10 Feb 2005

    And the Duchess of Windsor is spinning declined. Wallis Warfield too. When King Edward VIII abdicated then the Duke of Windsor , married Edward and Wallis never forgave deny the Duchess of Windsor the coveted to marry Wallis Simpson , divorced

  5. When Commoners Marry Into Royal Families

    Tue, 11 May 2004

    or tried to crash the gate and failed. Wallis Warfield Simpson Britain's King Edward VIII gave up his throne to marry "the woman abdication, the ex-king became known as the Duke of Windsor , but his duchess was denied the title

  6. Playboy King, Femme Fatale Head Home

    Tue, 11 Feb 2003

    are being returned to the land they were forced to flee. No, it's not the story of Britain's Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson . It's the story of King Carol II of Romania and the voluptuous redhead who eventually became his third wife, Elena

  7. Charles-Camilla Marriage a Step Closer?

    Thu, 11 Jul 2002

    the remarriage of divorced people. Thus King Edward VIII , Queen Elizabeth II's uncle who was later known as the Duke of Windsor , had to abdicate in 1936 in order to marry American divorcée Wallis Warfield Simpson. In the 1950s, a heartbroken

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Videos

  1. Madonna on 'W.E,' Men and Paparazzi

    Fri, 13 Jan 2012

    eighth and the twice divorced Wallis Simpson . A union that would rock the flying around of the duke and duchess of Windsor As has been widely reported promised he would end up liking Wallis Simpson I I love her. Yeah they do this

    Duchess of Windsor found at 4:50

    dives right in with sparks flying around -- of the duke and duchess of Windsor -- As has been widely reported. Nazi sympathizers. Could you could -- sidestepped the issue and -- that you didn't you if
  2. Madonna's New Best Friend

    Fri, 27 Jan 2012

    girl plays Wallace Simpson the duchess of Windsor the American divorcee from whom Astoria. Where the duke and duchess of Windsor . Often stage during their years And although the woman playing Wallis Simpson didn't get a new tools she

    Duchess of Windsor found at 1:55, 2:27

    in Madonna's new movie W -- -- girl plays Wallace Simpson the duchess of Windsor the American divorcee from whom king Edward the eighth gave up the throne. Does legacy siblings and play a character in the
    the grand royal -- of the Waldorf Astoria. Where the duke and duchess of Windsor . Often stage during their years -- When they came into town. A lot of the times their friends with them there --
  3. Madonna on Romance and Celebrity

    Fri, 13 Jan 2012

    New films of of the duke and duchess of Windsor and Actually in this so yet there eighth and an American divorcee Wallis Simpson . The romance ultimately should laid down. Do end up liking Wallis Simpson I. I love her this year is seen

    Duchess of Windsor found at 1:10

    talk about her latest passion. New films of of the duke and duchess of Windsor and -- Actually -- in this so -- yet there is her directorial baby called WE. Poised to open on February 3 tank at -- top -- talk about magic frightens me and I can't see any good coming. And un -- romance between king Edward the eighth and an American divorcee Wallis Simpson . The romance ultimately should Britain to its core and a difficult time. And I will be the most despised -- -- And she was. Forced to choose between the road and the woman he loves Edward -- Wallace abdicating in 1936. -- Defense. And I laid down. Do end up liking Wallis Simpson I. I love her this year is seen -- her ability to survive against all odds. -- also I think she was
  4. Madonna Defends Wallis Simpson

    Thu, 12 Jan 2012

    Do you end up liking Wallis Simpson I I love her. Yes they do this year is seen I see where the returned from weeks. Of course they do. I identify with her. Her

    Wallis Simpson found at 0:01

    Do you end up liking Wallis Simpson I I love her. Yes they do this year is seen -- I see where the -- returned from weeks. Of course
  5. Royal Wedding: Flashback - June 19, 1999

    Mon, 4 Apr 2011

    the royal wedding of prince Edward and Sophie Helen Rees and ornate ceremony prince Edward married his longtime divorced American socialite Wallis Simpson how long did He reign He proposed to marry Wallis Simpson . He famously said quote

    Prince Edward found at 0:03

    And now for today's -- flashback the royal wedding of prince Edward and Sophie Helen Rees Jones here's Elizabeth Vargas from June of 1999. The usual wedding day jitters accompanied all that glitters at saint George's chapel today. In and -- ornate ceremony prince Edward married his longtime sweetheart. But as ABC's Richard Gizbert reports the proceedings were rather dressed down by royal standards anyway. It would
  6. Elizabeth: The Early Years

    Tue, 29 May 2012

    abdication of king and with the The world is shocked when king Edward steps down to marry twice divorced American woman. Wallis Simpson . I have undated on the road. the heavy burden of responsibility. But. I'm gonna help move the ball. His younger

    Wallis Simpson found at 2:47

    when king Edward steps down to marry -- twice divorced American woman. Wallis Simpson . I have undated on the road. -- the heavy burden of responsibility. But. I'm gonna help move the ball. -- His younger
  7. Royal Wedding: Kate a Victim of Bullying?

    Mon, 4 Apr 2011

    great grand uncle. Abdicated from the British throne on December 11 1936. To marry twice divorced American socialite Wallis Simpson . How long did He reign as king of England before giving up the at 826. Days. Beat 226. Days horse C 326. Days

    Wallis Simpson found at 6:27

    British throne on December 11 1936. To marry twice divorced American socialite Wallis Simpson . How long did He reign as king of England before giving up the -- at 826. Days. Beat 226. Days horse C
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Photos

  1. PHOTO: Wallis, Duchess of Windsor (1896-1986) and the Duke of Windsor (1894-1972) outside Goverment House in Nassau, the Bahamas in this 1942 file photo.
  2. VIDEO: Talking about W.E., Madonna said the real Wallis Simpson was deeply misunderstood.

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