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Duke and Duchess of Windsor
Edward, Duke of Windsor (1894-1972) previously Edward VIII, and Wallis Simpson, Duchess of Windsor (1896-1986), leaving their Paris home in Boulevard Suchet. Date: 1939
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This evocative photograph captures a pivotal moment in the lives of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, Edward VIII (1894-1972), formerly King Edward VIII, and Wallis Simpson, Duchess of Windsor (1896-1986), as they leave their Parisian home at 24, Boulevard Suchet on an overcast day in 1939. The Duke, dressed in a smart overcoat and hat, holds an umbrella for his wife, the Duchess, who is elegantly attired in a raincoat and hat. The image encapsulates the sense of exile and uncertainty that surrounded the Windsors during their years in France, following Edward's abdication from the British throne in December 1936. The Duke and Duchess had been living in Paris since their marriage in June 1937, following a controversial and lengthy affair that had sparked public outrage and led to Edward's decision to abdicate in favor of his brother, George VI. The couple's departure from Britain marked the beginning of a new chapter in their lives, one that would be marked by scandal, intrigue, and a lingering sense of longing for a past that could never be regained. The 1930s, and particularly the years leading up to and following the Second World War, were a time of great upheaval and change for Europe and the world. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the personal and historical forces that shaped the lives of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor during this tumultuous period. The image, taken by the Illustrated London News - Consolidated Archive Holdings Ltd, offers a glimpse into the private lives of two individuals who, despite their controversial past, continue to fascinate and intrigue us to this day.
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