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Who was Wallis Simpson? The American socialite who changed the British line of succession forever

The one-time Duchess of Windsor left behind a complicated legacy.
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When Edward VIII married Wallis Simpson, it wasn’t just a scandal because she was American. She was also twice divorced—and the scandal changed history.

The romance between Wallis Simpson and King Edward VIII remains one of the most dramatic scandals in British royal history. It shook the foundations of the monarchy and challenged the core essence of ...