Wallis Simpson - Revision history

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	Sources:		'''Sources:'''

	Rosenberg, Jennifer. "King Edward VIII Abdicated for Love." About.com. 23 April 2010		Rosenberg, Jennifer. "King Edward VIII Abdicated for Love." About.com. 23 April 2010
	<http://history1900s.about.com/od/1930s/a/kingedward_4.htm>.		<http://history1900s.about.com/od/1930s/a/kingedward_4.htm>.

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	Wallis Warfield ~~Simpson,~~ Duchess of Windsor~~, was~~ the woman ~~who is still~~ held responsible for the abdication of King [[Edward VIII]] in 1936 (Stritof 1)~~. She was born as Bessie Wallis Warfield on 19 June 1896 in Baltimore, MD and she died on April 24 1986 in Paris~~.		1896-1986. Born Bessie Wallis Warfield. Later Duchess of Windsor and the woman held responsible for the abdication of King [[Edward VIII]] in 1936 (Stritof 1).

	Wallis, an American socialite, met Edward in 1931 in Melton Mowbray while she was still married to her second husband, Ernest Aldrich Simpson, who she had met shortly after divorcing her first husband, Earl Winfield Spencer, in 1927 (Windsor 254f).

	~~Edward~~ soon started ~~maintaining~~ a secret affair with her, which became public when he took her with him on several trips. The American press immediately predicted their marriage (''ibid''. 307 ff.), the British press, however, kept the affair secret due to a gentleman's agreement between the government and the major press magnates.		Born on 19 June 1896 in Baltimore, MD, USA. Met David, Prince of Wales, in 1931 in Melton Mowbray while she was still married to her second husband, Ernest Aldrich Simpson, who she had met shortly after divorcing her first husband, Earl Winfield Spencer, in 1927 (Windsor 254f). David soon started a secret affair with her, which became public when he took her with him on several trips. Shortly after Edward became King of England in January 1936, he was confronted with the advice by his Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin to pay attention to his reputation and not to marry Wallis Simpson. Edward decided to abdicate instead since he wanted to marry Wallis against his Ministers’ will (''ibid''. 355 ff.). After Edward’s abdication the couple married on June 3 1937 in France, where they lived together in Paris (Stritof 1).

	Shortly after Edward became King of England in January 1936, he was confronted with the advice by his Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin to pay attention to his reputation and not to marry Wallis Simpson. Edward decided to abdicate instead since he wanted to marry Wallis against his Ministers’ will (''ibid''. 355 ff.).

	In his famous abdication speech on December 11th 1936 he declares his loyalty to his brother [[George VI\|George]], the new King of England, and his love for Wallis. Edward also proclaims that Wallis never wanted him to give up the throne for her (''ibid''. 413 f.).

	After Edward’s abdication the couple married on June 3 1937 in France, where they lived together in Paris (Stritof 1).

	The couple remained childless and lived abroad for the rest of their lives. This was mainly because they were shunned by other members of the royal family (Rosenberg 4). [[Elizabeth Angela Marguerite Bowes-Lyon\|Elizabeth, the Queen Mother]], especially disliked the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, as she blamed them on the early death of her husband, [[George VI]].		The couple remained childless and lived abroad for the rest of their lives. This was mainly because they were shunned by other members of the royal family (Rosenberg 4). [[Elizabeth Angela Marguerite Bowes-Lyon\|Elizabeth, the Queen Mother]], especially disliked the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, as she blamed them on the early death of her husband, [[George VI]].

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	Wallis Warfield Simpson, Duchess of Windsor, was the woman who is still held responsible for the abdication of King [[Edward VIII]] in 1936 (Stritof 1). She was born as Bessie Wallis Warfield on ~~19th~~ June 1896 in Baltimore, MD and she died on April ~~24th~~ 1986 in Paris.		Wallis Warfield Simpson, Duchess of Windsor, was the woman who is still held responsible for the abdication of King [[Edward VIII]] in 1936 (Stritof 1). She was born as Bessie Wallis Warfield on 19 June 1896 in Baltimore, MD and she died on April 24 1986 in Paris.

	Wallis, an American socialite, met Edward in 1931 in Melton Mowbray while she was still married to her second husband, Ernest Aldrich Simpson, who she had met shortly after divorcing her first husband, Earl Winfield Spencer, in 1927 (Windsor 254f).		Wallis, an American socialite, met Edward in 1931 in Melton Mowbray while she was still married to her second husband, Ernest Aldrich Simpson, who she had met shortly after divorcing her first husband, Earl Winfield Spencer, in 1927 (Windsor 254f).

	Edward soon started maintaining a secret affair with her, which became public when he took her with him on several trips. The American press immediately predicted their marriage (ibid. 307 ff.), the British press, however, kept the affair secret due to a gentleman's agreement between the government and the major press magnates.		Edward soon started maintaining a secret affair with her, which became public when he took her with him on several trips. The American press immediately predicted their marriage (''ibid''. 307 ff.), the British press, however, kept the affair secret due to a gentleman's agreement between the government and the major press magnates.

	Shortly after Edward became King of England in January 1936, he was confronted with the advice by his Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin to pay attention to his reputation and not to marry Wallis Simpson. Edward decided to abdicate instead since he wanted to marry Wallis against his Ministers’ will (ibid. 355 ff~~.).~~		Shortly after Edward became King of England in January 1936, he was confronted with the advice by his Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin to pay attention to his reputation and not to marry Wallis Simpson. Edward decided to abdicate instead since he wanted to marry Wallis against his Ministers’ will (''ibid''. 355 ff.).
	In his famous abdication speech on December 11th 1936 he declares his loyalty to his brother George, the new King of England, and his love for Wallis. Edward also proclaims that Wallis never wanted him to give up the throne for her (ibid. 413 f.).

	After Edward’s abdication the couple married on June ~~3rd~~ 1937 in France, where they lived together in Paris (Stritof 1).		In his famous abdication speech on December 11th 1936 he declares his loyalty to his brother [[George VI\|George]], the new King of England, and his love for Wallis. Edward also proclaims that Wallis never wanted him to give up the throne for her (''ibid''. 413 f.).

			After Edward’s abdication the couple married on June 3 1937 in France, where they lived together in Paris (Stritof 1).

	The couple remained childless and lived abroad for the rest of their lives. This was mainly because they were shunned by other members of the royal family (Rosenberg 4). [[Elizabeth Angela Marguerite Bowes-Lyon\|Elizabeth, the Queen Mother]], especially disliked the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, as she blamed them on the early death of her husband, [[George VI]].		The couple remained childless and lived abroad for the rest of their lives. This was mainly because they were shunned by other members of the royal family (Rosenberg 4). [[Elizabeth Angela Marguerite Bowes-Lyon\|Elizabeth, the Queen Mother]], especially disliked the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, as she blamed them on the early death of her husband, [[George VI]].

	After Edward died May ~~28th~~ 1972, Wallis lived alone, secluded from the world and terribly ill. ~~Wallis passed away on on~~ April ~~24th~~ 1986 in Paris.		After Edward died May 28 1972, Wallis lived alone, secluded from the world and terribly ill. She died April 24 1986 in Paris.

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	After Edward’s abdication the couple married on June 3rd 1937 in France, where they lived together in Paris (Stritof 1).		After Edward’s abdication the couple married on June 3rd 1937 in France, where they lived together in Paris (Stritof 1).

	The couple remained childless and lived abroad for the rest of their lives. This was mainly because they were shunned by other members of the royal family (Rosenberg 4). [[Elizabeth, the Queen Mother]], especially disliked the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, as she blamed them on the early death of her husband, [[George VI]].		The couple remained childless and lived abroad for the rest of their lives. This was mainly because they were shunned by other members of the royal family (Rosenberg 4). [[Elizabeth Angela Marguerite Bowes-Lyon\|Elizabeth, the Queen Mother]], especially disliked the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, as she blamed them on the early death of her husband, [[George VI]].

	After Edward died May 28th 1972, Wallis lived alone, secluded from the world and terribly ill. Wallis passed away on on April 24th 1986 in Paris.		After Edward died May 28th 1972, Wallis lived alone, secluded from the world and terribly ill. Wallis passed away on on April 24th 1986 in Paris.

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	After Edward’s abdication the couple married on June 3rd 1937 in France, where they lived together in Paris (Stritof 1).		After Edward’s abdication the couple married on June 3rd 1937 in France, where they lived together in Paris (Stritof 1).

	The couple remained childless and lived abroad for the rest of their lives. This was mainly because they were shunned by other members of the royal family(Rosenberg 4). Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, especially disliked the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, as she blamed them on the early death of her husband, George VI.		The couple remained childless and lived abroad for the rest of their lives. This was mainly because they were shunned by other members of the royal family (Rosenberg 4). [[Elizabeth, the Queen Mother]], especially disliked the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, as she blamed them on the early death of her husband, [[George VI]].

	After Edward died May 28th 1972, Wallis lived alone, secluded from the world and terribly ill. Wallis passed away on on April 24th 1986 in Paris.		After Edward died May 28th 1972, Wallis lived alone, secluded from the world and terribly ill. Wallis passed away on on April 24th 1986 in Paris.

WallisSimpson at 18:22, 27 April 2010

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	Wallis, an American socialite, met Edward in 1931 in Melton Mowbray while she was still married to her second husband, Ernest Aldrich Simpson, who she had met shortly after divorcing her first husband, Earl Winfield Spencer, in 1927 (Windsor 254f).		Wallis, an American socialite, met Edward in 1931 in Melton Mowbray while she was still married to her second husband, Ernest Aldrich Simpson, who she had met shortly after divorcing her first husband, Earl Winfield Spencer, in 1927 (Windsor 254f).

	Edward soon started maintaining a secret affair with her, which became public when he took her with him on several trips. The American press immediately predicted their marriage (ibid 307 ff.), the British press, however, kept the affair secret due to a gentleman's agreement between the government and the major press magnates.		Edward soon started maintaining a secret affair with her, which became public when he took her with him on several trips. The American press immediately predicted their marriage (ibid. 307 ff.), the British press, however, kept the affair secret due to a gentleman's agreement between the government and the major press magnates.

	Shortly after Edward became King of England in January 1936, he was confronted with the advice by his Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin to pay attention to his reputation and not to marry Wallis Simpson. Edward decided to abdicate instead since he wanted to marry Wallis against his Ministers’ will (ibid 355 ff.).		Shortly after Edward became King of England in January 1936, he was confronted with the advice by his Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin to pay attention to his reputation and not to marry Wallis Simpson. Edward decided to abdicate instead since he wanted to marry Wallis against his Ministers’ will (ibid. 355 ff.).
	In his famous abdication speech on December 11th 1936 he declares his loyalty to his brother George, the new King of England, and his love for Wallis. Edward also proclaims that Wallis never wanted him to give up the throne for her (ibid 413 f.).		In his famous abdication speech on December 11th 1936 he declares his loyalty to his brother George, the new King of England, and his love for Wallis. Edward also proclaims that Wallis never wanted him to give up the throne for her (ibid. 413 f.).

	After Edward’s abdication the couple married on June 3rd 1937 in France, where they lived together in Paris (Stritof 1).		After Edward’s abdication the couple married on June 3rd 1937 in France, where they lived together in Paris (Stritof 1).

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	23 April 2010 <http://marriage.about.com/od/royalty/a/edwardviii.htm>.		23 April 2010 <http://marriage.about.com/od/royalty/a/edwardviii.htm>.

	Windsor, The Duke of. ''A King’s Story''. ~~[Place of Publication?]~~: Cassell, 1951.		Windsor, The Duke of. ''A King’s Story''. London: Cassell, 1951.

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	Wallis Warfield Simpson, Duchess of Windsor		Wallis Warfield Simpson, Duchess of Windsor, was the woman who is still held responsible for the abdication of King [[Edward VIII]] in 1936 (Stritof 1). She was born as Bessie Wallis Warfield on 19th June 1896 in Baltimore, MD and she died on April 24th 1986 in Paris.

	Wallis, ~~Duchess of Windsor~~, was ~~the woman~~ who ~~is still held responsible for the abdication of King Edward VIII~~ in ~~1936~~ (~~Stritof 1~~).		Wallis, an American socialite, met Edward in 1931 in Melton Mowbray while she was still married to her second husband, Ernest Aldrich Simpson, who she had met shortly after divorcing her first husband, Earl Winfield Spencer, in 1927 (Windsor 254f).

	~~She was born as Bessie Wallis Warfield~~ on ~~19th June 1896 in Baltimore~~, MD and ~~she died on April 24th 1986 in Paris~~.		Edward soon started maintaining a secret affair with her, which became public when he took her with him on several trips. The American press immediately predicted their marriage (ibid 307 ff.), the British press, however, kept the affair secret due to a gentleman's agreement between the government and the major press magnates.

	Wallis, an American socialite, met Edward in 1931 in Melton Mowbray while she was still married to her second husband, Ernest Aldrich Simpson, who she had met shortly after divorcing her first husband, Earl Winfield Spencer in 1927 (Windsor 254f).		Shortly after Edward became King of England in January 1936, he was confronted with the advice by his Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin to pay attention to his reputation and not to marry Wallis Simpson. Edward decided to abdicate instead since he wanted to marry Wallis against his Ministers’ will (ibid 355 ff.).

	~~Edward soon started maintaining a secret affair with her, which became public when he took her with him on several trips. The American press immediately predicted their marriage (ibid 307 ff.).~~

	Shortly after Edward became King of England in January 1936 he decided to abdicate since he wanted to marry Wallis against his Ministers’ will (ibid 355 ff.).
	In his famous abdication speech on December 11th 1936 he declares his loyalty to his brother George, the new King of England, and his love for Wallis. Edward also proclaims that Wallis never wanted him to give up the throne for her (ibid 413 f.).		In his famous abdication speech on December 11th 1936 he declares his loyalty to his brother George, the new King of England, and his love for Wallis. Edward also proclaims that Wallis never wanted him to give up the throne for her (ibid 413 f.).

	After Edward’s abdication the couple married on June 3rd 1937 in France, where they lived together in Paris (Stritof 1).		After Edward’s abdication the couple married on June 3rd 1937 in France, where they lived together in Paris (Stritof 1).

	The couple remained childless and lived abroad for the rest of their lives. This was mainly because they were shunned by other members of the royal family (Rosenberg 4).		The couple remained childless and lived abroad for the rest of their lives. This was mainly because they were shunned by other members of the royal family(Rosenberg 4). Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, especially disliked the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, as she blamed them on the early death of her husband, George VI.

	After Edward ~~passed away on~~ May 28th 1972, Wallis lived alone, secluded from the world and terribly ill. Wallis passed away on on April 24th 1986 in Paris.		After Edward died May 28th 1972, Wallis lived alone, secluded from the world and terribly ill. Wallis passed away on on April 24th 1986 in Paris.


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	Sources:		Sources:
	Rosenberg, Jennifer. ~~“King~~ Edward VIII Abdicated for Love.” About.com. 23 April 2010		Rosenberg, Jennifer. "King Edward VIII Abdicated for Love." About.com. 23 April 2010
	<http://history1900s.about.com/od/1930s/a/kingedward_4.htm>.		<http://history1900s.about.com/od/1930s/a/kingedward_4.htm>.

	Stritof, Sheri & Bob. ~~“The~~ Duke of Windsor and Wallis Warfield Simpson.” About.com.		Stritof, Sheri & Bob. "The Duke of Windsor and Wallis Warfield Simpson." About.com.
	23 April 2010 <http://marriage.about.com/od/royalty/a/edwardviii.htm>.		23 April 2010 <http://marriage.about.com/od/royalty/a/edwardviii.htm>.

	Windsor, The Duke of. A King’s Story. Cassell ~~and Company LTD~~, 1951.		Windsor, The Duke of. ''A King’s Story''. [Place of Publication?]: Cassell, 1951.

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	Wallis Warfield Simpson, Duchess of Windsor		Wallis Warfield Simpson, Duchess of Windsor

	Wallis, Duchess of Windsor was the woman who is still held responsible for King ~~Edward’s abdication~~ in 1936 (Stritof 1).		Wallis, Duchess of Windsor, was the woman who is still held responsible for the abdication of King Edward VIII in 1936 (Stritof 1).

	She was born as Bessie Wallis Warfield on 19th June 1896 in Baltimore, MD~~. She~~ died on April 24th 1986 in Paris.		She was born as Bessie Wallis Warfield on 19th June 1896 in Baltimore, MD and she died on April 24th 1986 in Paris.

	Wallis, an American socialite, met Edward in 1931 in Melton Mowbray while she was still married to her second husband, Ernest Aldrich Simpson, who she had met shortly after divorcing her first husband, Earl Winfield Spencer in 1927 (Windsor 254f).		Wallis, an American socialite, met Edward in 1931 in Melton Mowbray while she was still married to her second husband, Ernest Aldrich Simpson, who she had met shortly after divorcing her first husband, Earl Winfield Spencer in 1927 (Windsor 254f).