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Wallis Simpson, 40th anniversary of death on 24 April

Apr 24, 2026

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  • RECORD DATE NOT STATED In October 1937, the Duke and Duchess of Windsor In October 1937, the Duke and Duchess of Windsor (Ex-King Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson), visited Germany, against the advice of the British government, and met Adolf Hitler at his Obersalzberg retreat. Copyright: xPhoto12 AnnxRonanxPicturexLibraryx ARP23A10481 !ACHTUNG AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT!
  • RECORD DATE NOT STATED The marriage of the Duke of Windsor and Wallis Simpson, 3 June 1937 Copyright: xWorldxHistoryxArchivex
  • RECORD DATE NOT STATED Duke of Windsor and Wallis Simpson c. 1950 EDITORIAL USE ONLY Copyright: x
  • Britische Königsfamilie 19. Mai 1972 – WALLIS SIMPSON, die Herzogin von Windsor, winkt der Königin, als sie im Auto abfährt. *** British Royal family 19 May 1972 – Wallis SIMPSON, the Duchess from Windsor, beckons the Queen, as you at Car leaves Copyright: xUnitedxArchivesx xkpaxKeystonex 19720519_baf_k09_002
  • Königliche Familie des Hauses Windsor 1917 - 8. Juni 1967 London, England, Vereinigtes Königreich Königin Elisabeth II., Herzogin von Windsor, und seine Frau Herzogin (WALLIS SIMPSON) während des ersten offiziellen Treffens seit dem Tod von König Georg V. Anlass war die Enthüllung der Gedenktafel für Königin Mary. London England UK *** Royal Family of House Windsor 1917 8 June 1967 London, England, United Kingdom Queen Elisabeth II , Duchess from Windsor, and its Woman Duchess Wallis Simpson during of first official Meeting since the Death from King Georg V Occasion was the Unveiling the Commemorative plaque for Queen Mary London England UK Copyright: xUnitedxArchivesx xkpaxKeystonex 19650324_nin_k09_127
  • Königliche Familie besucht sterbenden Herzog 19. Mai 1972 Paris, Frankreich Prinz Philip, Herzog von Edinburgh, zusammen mit der Herzogin von Windsor, Wallis Simpson, Königin Elisabeth II. und Prinz Charles, verlassen nach einem Besuch das Haus des Herzogs von Windsor. Der Herzog liegt im Sterben und kann die Treppe nicht mehr hinaufsteigen. Paris France *** Royal Family visits dying Herzog 19 May 1972 Paris, France Prinz Philip, Herzog from Edinburgh, together with the Duchess from Windsor, Wallis Simpson, Queen Elisabeth II and Prinz Charles, leave to a Visit the House of Duke from Windsor the Herzog is at Dying and can the Stairs not more climb up Paris France Copyright: xUnitedxArchivesx xkpaxKeystonex 19650324_nin_k09_126
  • Herzog und Herzogin Edward VIII. 1894 1972 und Wallis Simpson 1896 1986 3. August 1961 Venedig, Italien Edward VIII. hatte eine verheiratete Amerikanerin, Mrs. Wallis Simpson, kennengelernt und sich in sie verliebt. Edward erkannte, dass er sich zwischen der Krone und Mrs. Simpson entscheiden musste, die als zweimal geschiedene Frau als Königin nicht in Frage gekommen wäre. Edward wurde zum Herzog von Windsor ernannt, und die beiden heirateten. Bild: Der Herzog und die Herzogin während eines Strandurlaubs in Venedig. Venice Italy *** Herzog and Duchess Edward VIII 1894 1972 and Wallis Simpson 1896 1986 3 August 1961 Venice, Italy Edward VIII had a married American, Mrs Wallis Simpson, got to know and itself in you In lov Copyright: xUnitedxArchivesx xkpaxKeystonex 19650324_nin_k09_120
  • Herzog und Herzogin Edward VIII. 1894 1972 und Wallis Simpson 1896 1986 12. Dezember 1951 Elsass, Frankreich Edward VIII. hatte die verheiratete Amerikanerin Wallis Simpson kennengelernt und sich in sie verliebt. Edward erkannte, dass er sich zwischen der Krone und Frau Simpson entscheiden musste, die als zweimal geschiedene Frau als Königin nicht in Frage kam. Edward wurde zum Herzog von Windsor ernannt, und die beiden heirateten. Bild: Der Herzog und die Herzogin von Windsor bei der Jagd im Elsass. Alsace France *** Herzog and Duchess Edward VIII 1894 1972 and Wallis Simpson 1896 1986 12 December 1951 Alsace, France Edward VIII had the married American woman Wallis Simpson got to know and itself in you In love Edward reco Copyright: xUnitedxArchivesx xkpaxKeystonex 19650324_nin_k09_109
  • Herzog und Herzogin Edward VIII. 1894 1972 und Wallis Simpson 1896 1986 13. September 1939 Coleman s Hatch, East Sussex, Großbritannien Edward VIII. hatte die verheiratete Amerikanerin Wallis Simpson kennengelernt und sich in sie verliebt. Edward erkannte, dass er sich zwischen der Krone und Mrs. Simpson entscheiden musste, die als zweimal geschiedene Frau als Königin nicht in Frage kam. Edward wurde zum Herzog von Windsor ernannt, und die beiden heirateten. Bild: Der Herzog und die Herzogin in einem Hinterhof mit Major Ed Metcalfe. Coleman s Hatch East Sussex UK *** Herzog and Duchess Edward VIII 1894 1972 and Wallis Simpson 1896 1986 13 September 1939 Coleman S Hatch, East Sussex, Great Britain Edward VIII had the married Copyright: xUnitedxArchivesx xkpaxKeystonex 19650324_nin_k09_104
  • RECORD DATE NOT STATED Mrs Simpson: A Studio Portrait, 1937. From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. Daily Express, London, 1937 (Colorised black and white print). Copyright:xThexPrintxCollector HeritagexImagesxUnknownx IMAGO, ! ACHTUNG: AUFNAHMEDATUM GESCHÄTZT! Copyright:ThexPrintxCollector HeritagexImagesxUnknownx IMAGO
  • Herzog und Herzogin kommen in Großbritannien an 16. Mai 1947 - England, Vereinigtes Königreich - Der Herzog und die Herzogin von Windsor, die gestern Abend in Southampton angekommen sind, wohnen im Charters, Sunninghill, das ihnen von Frau F. Parkinson geliehen wurde. Die Herzogin von Windsor, WALLIS SIMPSON, gesehen mit einem bezaubernden Hut im Turban-Stil, bei Charters; Sunninghill heute Morgen. Sunninghill ENG UK *** Herzog and Duchess come in Great Britain to 16 May 1947 England, United Kingdom the Herzog and the Duchess from Windsor, the yesterday Evening in Southampton arrived are, Living at Charters, Sunninghill, the them from Woman F Parkinson borrowed was the Duchess from Windsor, Wallis SIMPSON, seen with a charming Hat Copyright: xUnitedxArchivesx xkpaxKeystonex 19470516_baf_k09_001
  • RECORD DATE NOT STATED He signed the instrument of abdication on 10 December 1936, so he could get married to the two-time US divorcee Wallis Warfield, better known as Wallis Simpson on June 3thd 1937. George VI created his brother, the former king, Duke of Windsor. . He signed the instrument of abdication on 10 December 1936, so he could get married to the two-time US divorcee Wallis Warfield, better known as Wallis Simpson on June 3thd 1937. George VI created his brother, the former king, Duke of Windsor. . Copyright: RDB ATP 1032_05_RDB00226512
  • RECORD DATE NOT STATED He signed the instrument of abdication on 10 December 1936, so he could get married to the two-time US divorcee Wallis Warfield, better known as Wallis Simpson on June 3thd 1937. George VI created his brother, the former king, Duke of Windsor.. He signed the instrument of abdication on 10 December 1936, so he could get married to the two-time US divorcee Wallis Warfield, better known as Wallis Simpson on June 3thd 1937. George VI created his brother, the former king, Duke of Windsor.. Copyright: RDB ATP 1032_05_RDB00008079
  • Duke of Windsor, Formerly King Edward VIII, With Mrs. Wallis Simpson, Chateau de Cande, Near Tours, France, 1937 Copyright: xABxArchivex jtv006698
  • DUKE & DUCHESS OF WINDSOR. The Duke of Windsor (then Prince of Wales) with Mrs. Wallis Simpson at the Royal Ascot race meeting. Photograph, 1935. Copyright: xGRANGERx xGRANGERx 0350739
  • DUCHESS OF WINDSOR (1896-1986). Née Bessie Wallis Warfield. With her second husband, Ernest Simpson, being presented at court in England. Photograph, June 1931. Copyright: xGRANGERx xGRANGERx 0175806
  • DUCHESS OF WINDSOR (1896-1986). Née Bessie Wallis Warfield. Photographed by Louise Dahl-Wolfe in 1947, wearing a paisley pattern dress designed by Mainbocher. Copyright: xGRANGERx xGRANGERx 0126661
  • EDWARD VIII (1894-1972). King of Great Britain. The Duke and Duchess of Windsor, c1965. Copyright: xGRANGERx xGRANGERx 0113388
  • EDWARD VIII (1894-1972). King of Great Britain. The Duke and Duchess of Windsor, c1940. Copyright: xGRANGERx xGRANGERx 0113383
  • EDWARD VIII (1894-1972). King of Great Britain. The Duke and Duchess of Windsor, c1940. Copyright: xGRANGERx xGRANGERx 0113376
  • DUCHESS OF WINDSOR (1896-1986). Bessie Wallis Warfield, future Duchess of Windsor, photographed on the day of her wedding to her first husband, Earl Winfield Spencer, 1916. Copyright: xGRANGERx xGRANGERx 0113370
  • DUCHESS OF WINDSOR (1896-1986). The Duchess of Windsor, photographed c1960. Copyright: xGRANGERx xGRANGERx 0113367
  • DUCHESS of WINDSOR (1896-1986). Bessie Wallis Simpson in 1919, while married to Earl Winfield Spencer. Copyright: xGRANGERx xGRANGERx 0089809
  • Mrs Wallis Simpson Duchess of Windsor (Mrs Wallis Simpson) - wearing an emerald ring which was included in the sale of her personal jewellery collection, held in Geneva by Sothebys on 2nd 3rd April 1987. Date: 12.12.1986., Credit:Uppa.co.uk Avalon United Kingdom Copyright: xUppa.co.ukx xAvalonx 0559535766
  • Duke and Duchess of Windsor Return to France: The Duke and Duchess of Windsor at the station yesterday with their two pet dogs. The Duke and Duchess of Windsor arrived in Paris yesterday from America. They are to spend the rest of the year in France. April 27, 1954. (Photo by Paul Popper, Paul Popper Ltd.). Windsor; Paris France; America Copyright: xPaulxPopperxLtd.x 5513-19387703
  • Duchess of Windsor Wallis Simpson, Herzogin von Windsor, in ihrem Haus in Bois de Boulogne, Paris, Frankreich 1974. The Duchess of Windsor, Wallis Simpson, at her home in Bois de Bouologne near Paris, France 1974. Copyright: WolfgangxKühn UnitedArchives100094
  • The Duke and Duchess of Windsor were among the spectators at Longchamp when Pharis owned by M. Marcel Boussac and ridden by C. Elliot, won the grand prix de Paris. Second was Baron E.De Rothschild s Tricameren and third was M. Robert Lazard s Etalon Or , ridden by W. Johnstone. Photo Shows: The Duke and Duchess of Windsor at Longchamp 26 June 1939, Paris France Copyright: Topfoto UnitedArchivesEU057540
  • DUKE OF WINDSOR (Eduard VIII) WITH DUCHESS OF WINDSOR (Wallis Simpson). - Aufnahmedatum geschätzt - - ZUMAg49_ 20050707_gaf_g49_160 Copyright: xGlobexPhotosx
  • DUKE OF WINDSOR (Eduard VIII) WITH DUCHESS OF WINDSOR (Wallis Simpson) .SUPPLIED BY - Aufnahmedatum geschätzt - - ZUMAg49_ 19650707_gaf_g49_157 Copyright: xGlobexPhotosx
  • DUKE OF WINDSOR (Eduard VIII) WITH DUCHESS OF WINDSOR (Wallis Simpson). - Aufnahmedatum geschätzt - - ZUMAg49_ 20050707_gaf_g49_131 Copyright: xOmniaxPressx
  • Jan. 1, 1960 - Paris, France - EDWARD VIII had met and fallen in love with a married American woman Mrs WALLIS SIMPSON. Edward realized he had to choose between the Crown and Mrs Simpson who as a twice-divorced woman would not have been acceptable as Queen. Edward was titled the Duke of Windsor and the two wed. PICTURED: The Duke and Duchess of Windsor leave the cinema after A King s Story - the movie about the Duke s reigning days. Paris France - ZUMAk09
  • Jan. 1, 1930 - New York, NY, U.S. - American socialite WALLIS SIMPSON, the woman for whom Edward VIII gave up the throne in 1936, is variously portrayed as a greedy snob, a sexual predator or part of the romance of the century, remains a controversial figure in British history. She was seen as the woman who took a highly popular king from his people. Her private life has remained a source of much speculation. Both the Duke and Duchess of Windsor have also been accused by some critics of being Nazi sympathisers. New York U.S. - ZUMAk09
  • Dec. 4, 1959 - Paris, France - WALLIS SIMPSON the Duchess of Windsor was an American socialite who married the Duke of Windsor, the former King Edward VIII. PICTURED: The Duchess of Windsor at a dinner at the Lido Paris. Paris France - ZUMAk09
  • Edward VIII (1894-1972), King of Great Britain and Ireland. Duke of Windsor accompanied by his wife during the recent hunting party at Alsace He abdicated in order to marry Wallis Simpson, an American divorcee, thus heading off an impending constitutional crisis. 1951, König, Königin, Adel, Hochadel, Königshaus, englisch, britisch UnitedArchives00804325
  • Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson. UnitedArchives00598127
  • Wallis Simpson Duchess of Windsor UnitedArchives00595311
  • Duke and Duchess of Windsor Wallis Simpson Edward VIII UnitedArchives00166088
  • Edward VIII Duke of Windsor married Mrs Wallis Simpson at the Chateau de Cande near Tours. 3rd June 1937 UnitedArchives00158357
  • Edward, Duke of Windsor, married Mrs Wallis Simpson at the Chateau de Cande near Tours 3rd June 1937 UnitedArchives00158356
  • Duchess of Windsor . Mono Negative UnitedArchives1220322
  • Jan 01, 1928; New York, NY, USA; American socialite WALLIS SIMPSON, the woman for whom Edward VIII gave up the throne in 1936, is variously portrayed as a greedy snob, a sexual predator or part of the romance of the century, remains a controversial figure in British history. She was seen as the woman who took a highly popular king from his people. Her private life has remained a source of much speculation. Both the Duke and Duchess of Windsor have also been accused by some critics of being Nazi sympathisers. New York USA - ZUMAk09
  • Jun 05, 1972; London, England, UK; QUEEN ELISABETH II, the DUTCHESS OF WINDSOR (WALLIS SIMPSON) and QUEEN MUM after the funeral service for Edward VIII Duke of Windsor in St. George s Chapel in London on 05.06.1972. EDWARD VIII was King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions beyond the Seas, King of Ireland, and Emperor of India from the death of his father, George V (1910Ð36), on 20 January 1936 until his abdication on 11 December 1936. Edward VIII had met and fallen in love with a married American woman, Mrs Wallis Simpson. Eventually Edward realised he had to choose between the Crown and Mrs Simpson who, as a twice-divorced woman, would not have been acceptable as Queen. In 1937, Edward was created Duke of Windsor and married Wallis Simpson in a ceremony in France. Edward VIII is the only British monarch to have voluntarily relinquished the throne. London UK - ZUMAk09
  • Oct 31, 2006; Venice, ITALY; Duke of Windsor (formerly EDWARD VIII) and his wife Dutchess of Windsor (WALLIS SIMPSON) with their three months old plug terrier Disraeli . Edward VIII had met and fallen in love with a married American woman, Mrs Wallis Simpson. Concern about Edward s private life grew in the Cabinet, opposition parties and the Dominions, when Mrs Simpson obtained a divorce in 1936 and it was clear that Edward was determined to marry her. Eventually Edward realised he had to choose between the Crown and Mrs Simpson who, as a twice-divorced woman, would not have been acceptable as Queen. In 1937, Edward was created Duke of Windsor and married Wallis Simpson in a ceremony in France. Edward VIII is the only British monarch to have voluntarily relinquished the throne. Mandatory Credit: Photo by Keystone Pictures ZUMA Press. (©) Copyright 2006 by Keystone Pictures Venice ITALY - ZUMAk09
  • Aug 05, 1954; Portofino, ITALY; Duke of Windsor (formerly EDWARD VIII) and his wife Dutchess of Windsor (WALLIS SIMPSON) on the yacht Narcissus in Portofino Bay in Italy. Edward VIII had met and fallen in love with a married American woman, Mrs Wallis Simpson. Concern about Edward s private life grew in the Cabinet, opposition parties and the Dominions, when Mrs Simpson obtained a divorce in 1936 and it was clear that Edward was determined to marry her. Eventually Edward realised he had to choose between the Crown and Mrs Simpson who, as a twice-divorced woman, would not have been acceptable as Queen. In 1937, Edward was created Duke of Windsor and married Wallis Simpson in a ceremony in France. Edward VIII is the only British monarch to have voluntarily relinquished the throne. Portofino ITALY - ZUMAk09
  • Aug 07, 1954; Genua, ITALY; Duke of Windsor (formerly EDWARD VIII) and his wife Dutchess of Windsor (WALLIS SIMPSON) taking a walk in Genua, Italy. Edward VIII had met and fallen in love with a married American woman, Mrs Wallis Simpson. Concern about Edward s private life grew in the Cabinet, opposition parties and the Dominions, when Mrs Simpson obtained a divorce in 1936 and it was clear that Edward was determined to marry her. Eventually Edward realised he had to choose between the Crown and Mrs Simpson who, as a twice-divorced woman, would not have been acceptable as Queen. In 1937, Edward was created Duke of Windsor and married Wallis Simpson in a ceremony in France. Edward VIII is the only British monarch to have voluntarily relinquished the throne. Genua ITALY - ZUMAk09
  • May 27, 1950; Southampton, UK; Duke of Windsor (formerly EDWARD VIII) and his wife Dutchess of Windsor (WALLIS SIMPSON) on the ocean liner QUEEN MARY . Edward VIII had met and fallen in love with a married American woman, Mrs Wallis Simpson. Concern about Edward s private life grew in the Cabinet, opposition parties and the Dominions, when Mrs Simpson obtained a divorce in 1936 and it was clear that Edward was determined to marry her. Eventually Edward realised he had to choose between the Crown and Mrs Simpson who, as a twice-divorced woman, would not have been acceptable as Queen. In 1937, Edward was created Duke of Windsor and married Wallis Simpson in a ceremony in France. Edward VIII is the only British monarch to have voluntarily relinquished the throne. Southampton UK - ZUMAk09
  • Nov 05, 1947; Southampton, UK; Duke of Windsor (formerly EDWARD VIII) and his wife Dutchess of Windsor (WALLIS SIMPSON) in Southampton. Edward VIII had met and fallen in love with a married American woman, Mrs Wallis Simpson. Concern about Edward s private life grew in the Cabinet, opposition parties and the Dominions, when Mrs Simpson obtained a divorce in 1936 and it was clear that Edward was determined to marry her. Eventually Edward realised he had to choose between the Crown and Mrs Simpson who, as a twice-divorced woman, would not have been acceptable as Queen. In 1937, Edward was created Duke of Windsor and married Wallis Simpson in a ceremony in France. Edward VIII is the only British monarch to have voluntarily relinquished the throne. Southampton UK - ZUMAk09
  • May 16, 1947; Sunninghill, UK; Duke of Windsor (formerly EDWARD VIII) and his wife Dutchess of Windsor (WALLIS SIMPSON) in Sunninghill. Edward VIII had met and fallen in love with a married American woman, Mrs Wallis Simpson. Concern about Edward s private life grew in the Cabinet, opposition parties and the Dominions, when Mrs Simpson obtained a divorce in 1936 and it was clear that Edward was determined to marry her. Eventually Edward realised he had to choose between the Crown and Mrs Simpson who, as a twice-divorced woman, would not have been acceptable as Queen. In 1937, Edward was created Duke of Windsor and married Wallis Simpson in a ceremony in France. Edward VIII is the only British monarch to have voluntarily relinquished the throne. Sunninghill UK - ZUMAk09
  • Apr 04, 1938; Cap D Antibes, FRANCE; Duke of Windsor (formerly EDWARD VIII) and his wife Dutchess of Windsor (WALLIS SIMPSON) during their reception in Miami, in Miami am 02.05.1941 , der Herzog winkt mit seinem Hut , links der Bürgermeister Alexander ORR , das Paar bei der Begruessung , Edward VIII had met and fallen in love with a married American woman, Mrs Wallis Simpson. Concern about Edward s private life grew in the Cabinet, opposition parties and the Dominions, when Mrs Simpson obtained a divorce in 1936 and it was clear that Edward was determined to marry her. Eventually Edward realised he had to choose between the Crown and Mrs Simpson who, as a twice-divorced woman, would not have been acceptable as Queen. In 1937, Edward was created Duke of Windsor and married Wallis Simpson in a ceremony in France. Edward VIII is the only British monarch to have voluntarily relinquished the - ZUMAk09
  • Apr 04, 1938; Cap D Antibes, FRANCE; Duke of Windsor (formerly EDWARD VIII) and his wife Dutchess of Windsor (WALLIS SIMPSON) in front of the Grand Hotel in Cap D Antibes, South France. Edward VIII had met and fallen in love with a married American woman, Mrs Wallis Simpson. Concern about Edward s private life grew in the Cabinet, opposition parties and the Dominions, when Mrs Simpson obtained a divorce in 1936 and it was clear that Edward was determined to marry her. Eventually Edward realised he had to choose between the Crown and Mrs Simpson who, as a twice-divorced woman, would not have been acceptable as Queen. In 1937, Edward was created Duke of Windsor and married Wallis Simpson in a ceremony in France. Edward VIII is the only British monarch to have voluntarily relinquished the throne. Cap D Antibes FRANCE - ZUMAk09
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