Duke of Windsor's house in Boulevard Suchet

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Duke of Windsor's house in Boulevard Suchet

24 Boulevard Suchet in Paris, leased by the Duke and Duchess of Windsor. Date: 1939

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250 Word Caption: This evocative photograph captures the Duke and Duchess of Windsor's residence at 24 Boulevard Suchet in Paris during their years of exile in the late 1930s. Edward VIII, who abdicated the British throne in December 1936, and his wife Wallis Simpson moved into this elegant townhouse in the heart of the French capital in 1937. The image, taken by an unidentified photographer for the Illustrated London News (ILN), reveals a quiet moment in the Duke and Duchess's private life. The Duke, dressed in a casual suit and hat, stands in the doorway of the house, while the Duchess, wearing a stylish coat and hat, looks out over the bustling boulevard. The Duke and Duchess of Windsor's time in Paris was a period of controversy and intrigue. Their decision to marry and live in France, following the Duke's abdication, caused a scandal in Britain and led to their exclusion from the royal family. The couple's association with Nazi Germany during World War II further damaged their reputation. However, this photograph offers a glimpse into their everyday life in exile, a time when they sought refuge from the public eye. The Boulevard Suchet townhouse, located in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, was a fitting residence for the former monarch and his wife. The elegant building, with its wrought-iron balcony and ornate facade, exudes an air of sophistication and grandeur. The Duke and Duchess lived there until 1940, when they were forced to flee France following the German invasion. This photograph, taken in 1939, captures a brief moment in the Duke and Duchess of Windsor's history, a time of exile and transformation. It offers a glimpse into their private world, a world that was both public and deeply personal. The image stands as a testament to their enduring legacy and the complexities of their story.

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