Hrh The Duke Of Windsor Collection

The luxury steam yacht Nahlin at anchor. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The luxury steam yacht Nahlin at anchor. Nahlin is a luxury yacht and one of the last of three large steam yachts constructed in the UK

Sir Arthur Sloggett, Queen Mary, Prince of Wales, 11 Jul 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
Sir Arthur Sloggett, Queen Mary, Prince of Wales, 11 Jul 1917. Shows (left to right): Brigader-General Anthony Ashley Cooper, Mabel Ogilvy, Countess of Airlee; Queen Mary, Edward VIII

King Geo. Poincare & wives, 10 Jul 1917. Creator: Bain News Service. King Geo. Poincare & wives, 10 Jul 1917
King Geo. Poincare & wives, 10 Jul 1917. King George V and Queen Mary, President of France Raymond Poincare´ and Madame Henriette, Edward, Prince of Wales; Sir Douglas Haig and Sir Francis Bertie

King Geo. studies trench bombs, 7 Jul 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
King Geo. studies trench bombs, 7 Jul 1917. British officers explaining trench mortar to King George V and Edward, Prince of Wales at the Trench Warfare School, Helfaut, France during World War I

King Geo. views Peronne, 13 Jul 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
King Geo. views Peronne, 13 Jul 1917. King George V, Edward, Prince of Wales, and Gen. Julian Byng visiting the ruins of Peronne, France during World War I

AI IMAGE - Portrait of King Edward VIII signing the Instrument of Abdication, 1936, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of King Edward VIII signing the Instrument of Abdication, 10 December 1936, (2023). Edward (1894-1972)

Le "Combattant Inconnu" Britannique; a Westminster: le roi George V et, derriere lui, ses...1920
Le "Combattant Inconnu" Britannique; a Westminster: le roi George V et, derriere lui, ses fils, le prince de Galles et le duc d'York, devant le cercueil, 1920

Le roi George V et M Poincare, Sur le front de la Somme, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Le roi George V et M. Poincare, Sur le front de la Somme; Le roi George V, Sir Douglas Haig et le prince de Galles sortant du Grand Quartier General britannique, 1916

The Prince of Wales and Prince Edward at the Royal Naval College, Osborne, Isle of Wight, 1908. The Prince of Wales (1865-1936, later King George V) with his son Prince Edward (1894-1972)

King Edward VII with his son George, Prince of Wales, and grandson Prince Edward, 1910, (1935). Three Generations. On May 6, 1910, Edward VII died, and his son succeeded him as King George V

H. R. H. The Prince of Wales, c1920. Creator: Unknown
H.R.H. The Prince of Wales, c1920. The future King Edward VIII (1894-1972). Known as David within the royal family, Edward was king from 20 January 1936 until his abdication on 11 December the same

H. R. H. The Duke of York, H. R. H. The Prince of Wales, H. R. H. Prince Henry, H. M. The Queen, H
H.R.H. The Duke of York, H.R.H. The Prince of Wales, H.R.H. Prince Henry, H.M. The Queen, H.M. The King, H.R.H. Princess Mary, 1921

The Prince of Wales and Prince Edward at the Royal Naval College, Osborne, Isle of Wight, 1908. The Prince of Wales (1865-1936, later King George V) with his son Prince Edward (1894-1972)

Prince Edward at the Royal Naval College, Osborne, Isle of Wight, c1909. Creator
Prince Edward standing in front of the officers quarters of the Royal Naval College, Osborne, Isle of Wight, c1909. The prince in naval cadets uniform at the college where he spent two years

Prince Edward at the Royal Naval College, Osborne, Isle of Wight, c1909. Creator
Prince Edward standing in front of the officers quarters of the Royal Naval College, Osborne, Isle of Wight, c1909. The prince in naval cadets uniform at the college where he spent two years

Handkerchief, England, c. 1897. Creator: Unknown
Handkerchief, England, c. 1897. World Wide Empire; West Indies / Egypt / Canada / India / Africa / China / Australia / 1837-1897 / Queen Victoria Empress of India

H. R. H. The Prince of Wales (A War-Time Portrait), 1916. Creator: Unknown
H.R.H. The Prince of Wales (A War-Time Portrait), 1916. Edward VIII (1894-1972) joined the Grenadier Guards in June 1914 to serve in the British Army during the First World War

The Prince of Wales in Flanders, First World War, December 1914, (1920). Creator: Unknown
The Prince of Wales in Flanders, First World War, December 1914, (1920). His Royal Highness [future King Edward VIII, (1894-1972)

King George V at Furnes, Belgium, First World War, 4 December 1914, (1920). Creator: Unknown
King George V at Furnes, Belgium, First World War, 4 December 1914, (1920). The Visit of King George to the Head-quarters of the Belgian Army

French President Raymond Poincare with Edward, Prince of Wales, at Portsmouth, June 1913, (1935). Poincare reviewing the guard of honour on a visit to England

Launch of the Empress of Britain, Glasgow, 11 June 1930, (1935). Creator: Unknown
Launch of the Empress of Britain, Glasgow, Scotland, 11 June 1930, (1935). The new Canadian Pacific Liner, Empress of Britain, which was launched at Glasgow by the Prince of Wales

The Lygon Arms, Broadway, Worcestershire, 1936. Creator: Unknown
The Lygon Arms, Broadway, Worcestershire, 1936. Lygon Arms Hotel, 17th-century coaching in dating to 14th century, Grade II listed. Played a role in the English Civil War

King George Riding With the Late King George V and the Prince of Wales, 1928. 1937
King George (When Duke of York) Riding With the Late King George V and the Prince of Wales at the Trooping of the Colour, Horse Guards Parade, 1928. 1937

King George VI and the Ex-King Edward VIII with Mr. Hansel Their Tutor, 1911, 1937
His Majesty King George VI and the Ex-King Edward VIII with Mr. Hansel Their Tutor, at Balmoral, 1911, 1937. His Royal Highness Prince Albert 1910-1920 became King George VI on 11 December 1936

King George and Queen Mary with their son Prince Edward, May 1910. Creator: Unknown
King George and Queen Mary with their son Prince Edward, May 1910. King George V (1865-1936) and Queen Mary of Teck (1867-1953) with their eldest son the Duke of Cornwall (1894-1972)

With King Edward VIII, 1936, (1945). Creator: Unknown
With King Edward VIII, 1936, (1945). British politician and statesman Sir Winston Churchill (1874-1965) with Edward VIII (1894-1972) before his abdication in December 1936

Colonial Troops March Through London, 1919, (1945). Creator: Unknown
Colonial Troops March Through London, 1919, (1945). British politician and statesman Sir Winston Churchill (1874-1965) watching a parade at the end of the First World War

The Princess of Wales with Prince Edward and Prince Albert, Barton Manor, Isle of Wight, 1909
The Princess of Wales with her sons, Prince Edward and Prince Albert, in front of the Queens Entrance to Barton Manor, Isle of Wight, 1909

The Prince and Princess of Wales at the Royal Naval College, Osborne, Isle of Wight, 1908
The Prince and Princess of Wales, Princess Victoria and Prince Edward at the Royal Naval College, Osborne, Isle of Wight, 1908

The Prince of Wales on a tour of the Isle of Wight, 1926. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The Prince of Wales (later King Edward VIII), on a tour of the Isle of Wight, 1926. The eldest son of King George V, Edward (1894-1972) was invested as Prince of Wales in 1911

The Princess of Wales with Prince Edward and Prince Albert, Barton Manor, Isle of Wight, 1909
The Princess of Wales with her sons, Prince Edward and Prince Albert, in front of the Queens Entrance to Barton Manor, Isle of Wight, 1909

The gaff rig sailboat Bunty, 1921. Creators: Bedford Lemere and Company, Kirk
The gaff rig sailboat Bunty, 1921

The Prince of Wales and servicemen, Isle of Wight, 1926. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The Prince of Wales and servicemen, Isle of Wight, 1926. Prince Edward at an event with decorated service personnel. The eldest son of King George V

Home Again - The Duke and Duchess landing at Portsmouth June 27, 1927, 1937. From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

At Derelict Steel-Works, South Wales, 1936 (1937). From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

Wales Knows How To Cheer, 1936 (1937). From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

Men of H. M. S. Royal Oak, 1937
Men of H.M.S. Royal Oak, 1937. From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

Home Fleet Visit - King Edward boards submarine Narwhal, 1936 (1937). From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

With The Men Who Remember, 1936 (1937). British Legion Rememberance Festival, Royal Albert Hall, London. From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

Armstice Day, 1936, 1937. From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

His First Parliament Opened, 1937. From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

Wearing the Balmoral Tartan, Balmoral, 1936 (1937). From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

Back from a Partridge Shoot, Austria 1936 (1937)
Back from a Partridge Shoot, Austria, 1936 (1937). From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

King Edward-Oarsman, 1937. From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

Round-the-World Tour Begins, Jan 6 1927 (1937). Farewell kiss from the Prince of Wales on the deck of the Battleship Renown Jan 6 1927

At Saltzburg, Austria, 1937
King Edward VIII and Mrs Simpson in Saltzburg, Austria, 1936 (1937). From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

Going Ashore, 1937
Going Ashore, August 1936 (1937). King Edward VIII and his future bride holidaying in Dalmatia. From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

Bathing in the Adriatic, 1937
Bathing in the Adriatic, August 1936 (1937). King Edward VIII holidaying in Dalmatia. From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

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"HRH The Duke of Windsor: A Life of Luxury and Royalty" Step aboard the luxurious steam yacht Nahlin, a masterpiece created by Kirk & Sons of Cowes. This magnificent vessel served as a symbol of opulence for HRH The Duke of Windsor. In 1908, we catch a glimpse of Prince Edward alongside his father, King Edward VII, and his son George, Prince of Wales. Three generations united in regal splendor. A captivating portrait from around 1920 showcases HRH The Prince of Wales exuding charm and charisma. His presence commands attention wherever he goes. The Royal Naval College at Osborne witnessed many significant moments in the life of the young prince. In 1909, we see him with his mother, the Princess of Wales, and brothers Albert and Edward at Barton Manor on the Isle of Wight. Prince Edward's time at the Royal Naval College was formative. Photographs from c1909 capture him engrossed in naval training—a glimpse into his dedication to duty even at an early age. As war engulfed Europe in 1914, HRH The Prince found himself amidst Flanders' turmoil during World War I. A poignant image taken in December 1914 portrays him bravely facing adversity on foreign soil. Throughout these snapshots into history emerges a man destined for greatness—the future Duke who would abdicate his throne for love—Edward VIII or as he is fondly known: HRH The Duke of Windsor. Even through unknown creators or artifacts like an exquisite handkerchief dating back to 1897 or a wartime portrait from 1916—they all contribute to painting a vivid picture that epitomizes this remarkable royal figure's journey through life.