Wallis, Duchess of Windsor

Wallis, Duchess of Windsor (June 19 1896–April 24, 1986), formerly Wallis Simpson, was the wife of Prince Edward, Duke of Windsor, the former King Edward VIII of the United Kingdom. The King's desire to marry Wallis, an American and twice divorced, caused a constitutional crisis in the United Kingdom, which ultimately led to his abdication.

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The Duchess of Windsor remains a controversial figure in British history, and has been linked to many outrageous stories concerning her private life. Both the Duke and Duchess of Windsor have also been accused of being Nazi sympathisers.

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June 19: June 19 is the 170th day of the year (171st in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 195 days remaining....

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1986: 1986 is a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar....

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