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Duke of Windsor and Duchess Wallis of Windsor in Paris
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Duke of Windsor and Duchess Wallis of Windsor in Paris
Edward, Duke of Windsor, and his wife the Duchess Wallis of Windsor, arrive with their dogs at Saint-Lazare train station in Paris, 02 May 1960, after having spend the winter in the United States. Edward VIII of England, eldest son of George V and Mary of Teck, abdicated because of his love affair with American-born divorcee Wallis Simpson. After his abdication, he became Duke of Windsor and married Mrs. Simpson, who had changed her name by deed poll to Wallis Warfield, in a private ceremony on 3 June 1937 at Chateau de Cand, Monts, France. / AFP PHOTO / -
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In this photo print, we are transported back to the year 1960, where the Duke of Windsor and Duchess Wallis of Windsor grace us with their presence at Saint-Lazare train station in Paris. Edward, once known as Edward VIII of England before his abdication, stands tall beside his beloved wife Wallis Simpson. Their arrival after spending a winter in the United States is met with an air of elegance and sophistication. Accompanying them on this journey are their loyal canine companions, who add a touch of warmth and playfulness to the scene. As they step off the train, one can only imagine the whispers that must have filled the air - for this couple's love story was anything but ordinary. Edward's decision to relinquish his throne stemmed from his deep affection for American-born divorcee Wallis Simpson. Despite societal pressures and controversy surrounding their relationship, they chose love above all else. And so it was that Edward became known as the Duke of Windsor upon abdicating his royal duties. Their union was sealed in a private ceremony held at Chateau de Cand in Monts, France on June 3rd, 1937. This iconic image captures not just two individuals but also a momentous chapter in history - one that defied convention and forever changed the course of British royalty. As we gaze upon this snapshot frozen in time by Agence France-Presse (AFP), we are reminded that true love knows no boundaries or titles; it simply
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