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Former mansion hotel where Edward VIII once courted Wallis Simpson up for sale

The venue that is 'steeped in history' has 81 bedrooms

Thursday, Apr 11

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The day that Wallis Simpson lost £1.3m of jewellery in an utterly mysterious Home Counties heist. But did the hard-up Duchess

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Edward later wrote to his brother, King George VI , saying he had discovered 'the bitter and costly way that Great Britain is no longer the secure and law-abiding country it used to be.'

Tuesday, Apr 9

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Friday, Apr 5

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ALISON BOSHOFF: Will The Crown writer Peter Morgan now take on the story of Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson in a new Netflix series?

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Insiders say the 60-year-old remains intrigued by two Royal stories which he might yet decide he wants to tell: the abdication of Edward VIII in 1936, and the tale of Queen Mary , wife of George V .

Saturday, Mar 23

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In touch with Nazi agents...sudden, unexpected wealth...and a mission to rescue Wallis Simpson's favourite green SWIMSUIT

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The troublesome Duke and Duchess of Windsor were exiled to the Caribbean for the duration of the war. The alternative was court martial!

Monday, Mar 18

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EPHRAIM HARDCASTLE: Royal biographer's claim that Meghan Markle is as narcissistic as Wallis Simpson coincides with a new documentary

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EPHRAIM HARDCASTLE: Royal biographer Sally Bedell Smith's claim that Meghan is as narcissistic as the Duchess of Windsor coincides with a new documentary about Wallis Simpson's extravagance.

‘Narcissistic’ and ‘domineering’ Meghan Markle is like Wallis Simpson – and Prince Philip gave her special nickname

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THE DUCHESS of Sussex shares the same “narciss­istic and controll­ing” qualities as Wallis Simpson while her husband Prince Harry is as weak as King Edward VIII, according to a respected author.

‘Narcissistic’ and ‘domineering’ Meghan Markle is like Wallis Simpson – and Prince Philip gave her special nickname

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THE DUCHESS of Sussex shares the same “narciss­istic and controll­ing” qualities as Wallis Simpson while her husband Prince Harry is as weak as King Edward VIII, according to a respected author.

‘Narcissistic’ and ‘domineering’ Meghan Markle is like Wallis Simpson – and Prince Philip gave her special nickname

THE DUCHESS of Sussex shares the same “narciss­istic and controll­ing” qualities as Wallis Simpson while her husband Prince Harry is as weak as King Edward VIII, according to a respected author.

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Duchess of Sussex as narcissistic as Wallis Simpson, royal biographer claims

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Sally Bedell Smith claims there are similarities between Harry and Meghan and Wallis Simpson and King Edward VIII

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Meghan shares the same 'narcissistic and controlling' quality as Wallis Simpson and also married a similarly 'weak' man, Royal biographer claims

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Sally Bedell Smith has claimed that the Duchess of Sussex is 'domineering' and has 'changed the dynamic' between Harry and William.

Sunday, Mar 17

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Friday, Mar 15

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Six-bed Belgravia haven previously used as fascist Italy's London embassy where guests including 'Nazi sympathiser' Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson were entertained hits the market for £21.5m

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The historic townhouse also hosted Lady Alexandra Curzon, Diana Mitford, 'Fruity' Metcalfe and ex-Prime Minister Lord Lloyd George.

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Meghan Markle should lean into being a Wallis Simpson-style villain and enjoy it

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If Meghan were to start spilling the actual tea about living in the palace, in an overtly gossipy way rather than veiled in concern and offence, people would love it

Saturday, Mar 9

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A brick through her window... mounting paranoia... and the threats to Mrs Simpson's life that pushed Edward VIII to quit the throne. By the Duke of Windsor's biographer, JANE MARGUERITE TIPPETT

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Edward's willful resolve and his resolute love for Wallis have been deemed the decisive forces in the Abdication crisis. Yet there is another equally influential but overlooked factor.

Thursday, Feb 22

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Five times Meghan Markle and Wallis Simpson were style sisters

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Both Wallis and Meghan have not only shaped history by marrying into the Royal Family, but many fans have spotted fashion similarities between the two.

Friday, Feb 2

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Friday, Dec 29

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The Secret to Hosting a Party for the Ages, According to Jackie Kennedy and Wallis Simpson’s Party Planner Elsa Maxwell

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In 1930, Elsa Maxwell—the most famous event planner in history—wrote a personal essay for Vogue about how to throw the perfect party. Read her hilarious guide in full here.

Monday, Dec 11

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Today in History: December 11, King Edward VIII abdicates British throne to marry Wallis Simpson

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Today is Monday, Dec. 11, the 345th day of 2023. There are 20 days left in the year.