What happened to king David and Wallis Simpson?

In 1972, Edward died of cancer, and his widow Wallis died in Bois de Boulogne in 1986.

Did Wallis Simpson love the king?

But before “Megxit,” there was another royal couple who was exiled for their love. Wallis Simpson, a two-time divorcee, and King Edward VIII met and fell in love, and what followed was mass scrutiny and a media berating that led to their eventual exit from England and royal duties.

How long did Wallis Simpson live after her husband died?

Wallis the widow Eight years after the duke died, the editors of the Sunday Times in London decided that their readers would like to know more about the current life of the woman who had caused so much scandal and disruption in the 1930s.

Did Wallis Simpson have a child?

Did Wallis Simpson have children? Wallis had no children with any of her husbands. Many historians believe that a case of mumps in Edward’s youth rendered the Duke of Windsor infertile, and this was the reason they never conceived.

What happened to Wallis after Edward died?

It was not until 1967 that the duke and duchess were invited to attend an official public ceremony, the unveiling of a plaque dedicated to Queen Mary. Edward died in Paris in 1972 but was buried at Frogmore, on the grounds of Windsor Castle. In 1986, Wallis died and was buried at his side.

What was in the Marburg files?

Named the Marburg files, they included a cache of documents damaging to the royal family called the “Windsor File”—some 60 documents (letters, telegrams and other papers) written by people working around the Duke, including German agents, during the war.

What happened to Wallis Simpson’s jewelry after she died?

Nearly a year after her 1986 death, an array of her finery went up for auction, and it included some stunning pieces: a panther articulated in onyx; a flamingo brooch made of rubies, emeralds, and sapphires; and her engagement ring, featuring a 19.76-carat emerald.

Can you visit Fort Belvedere?

Today Fort Belvedere is still privately owned by the royal family, so it’s not open to the public, however you can enjoy one of the gorgeous lakeside walks adjacent to the house in Virginia Water.