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Prince Edward And Wallis Simpson

One of the love stories that has captivated millions throughout the world to this day is the love affair between Prince Edward and Wallis Simpson. The House of Windsor or the reigning monarchy of United Kingdom lost Prince Edward at the altar of love. With blonde hair and blue eyes, Prince Edward was a remarkably handsome man. Somehow or other, the Prince's taste ran into married women and he had a string of affairs with married women. Wallis Simpson on the other hand was born in a nondescript family of America, she and her mother lived in reduced circumstances after the death of her father when Wallis was an infant. The lady was not beautiful, but her sense of dress and style made her appear distinguished.


Prince Edward was the first monarch who chose to have the luxury of love rather than the pomp, and splendor of the English Court and the worldly advantages of being a monarch. He met Mrs. Simpson at a party and became attracted to her. They met several times after that, and gradually both realized that they are in love. Mrs. Simpson opted for divorce from her second husband. It is pertinent to mention here that she already had been divorced earlier from her first husband Earl Winfield. The Cabinet was gradually becoming very concerned with the peccadilloes of the Prince's private life, and that concern grew not only in the Cabinet, but also in the Opposition parties and Dominions. The government was aghast when it became apparent to everyone that Prince Edward meant to marry Mrs. Simpson.
Prince Edward had no illusions about the non acceptance of Mrs. Simpson as the Queen of Britain. When the time came to make a decision between the Crown and love, he had no hesitation in choosing the latter. He is about the only monarch in the long surviving House of Windsor to have abdicated. Any account of this colorful love story between Prince Edward and Wallis Simpson is a delight to countless people mesmerized by love. To know more on this delightful love story, remain connected to My Dear Valentine.