King Edward VIII abdicated the throne to marry Wallis Simpson, a relationship often viewed as a royal fairytale. Wallis, however, was not as enamored with Edward; her ambitions conflicted with his ...

(NEW YORK) — Before Meghan Markle, Wallis Simpson was the first American divorcee to marry into the British royal family. While Simpson has been a figure of intrigue for decades, her recent portrayal ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Lurid gossip aimed at steering King Edward VIII away from the American divorcee was an attempt to "scupper this relationship ...

Portrait of Wallis, Duchess of Windsor, in the mid-20th century (1896 - 1986). Wallis Simpson lived a singular life. The socialite-turned-royal is remembered for altering the course of history—Britain ...

LONDON (Reuters) - Jewellery and precious items owned by the late British King Edward VIII and his American wife Wallis Simpson sold for more than 620,000 pounds at auction on Thursday, significantly ...

LONDON (Reuters) - A letter penned by the future King Edward VIII to his mistress depicts him as a starry-eyed, incurable romantic, years before his sensational decision to marry divorcee Wallis ...

'The Bitter End' follows the American divorcee who became the Duchess of Windsor when King Edward VIII opted for love over duty. By Lily Ford Isabella Rossellini has joined Joan Collins in The Bitter ...

Wallis Simpson changed royal history forever by motivating King Edward VIII’s abdication from the throne in 1936. Simpson was an American socialite and two-time divorcee. The prospect of her marriage ...