EDWARD VIII (1894-1972, King of Great Britain, Later the Duke of Windsor) and his wife the Duchess of WINDSOR (Wallis Simpson, 1896-1986)

Fine photo signed by both under the image showing them seated together in the dining room on board R.M.S. Queen Mary drinking coffee at the end of their meal with Lord Max BEAVERBROOK (1879-1964, Newspaper Proprietor & Statesman) 7" x 5", Queen Mary, no date, circa

In 1936 King Edward VIII sought Beaverbrook's advice on the public handling of his decision to marry Mrs Simpson. Beaverbrook and Churchill tried to delay the issue, advising the King to wait. After Beaverbrook's death his version of the struggle behind the scenes, The Abdication of King Edward VIII, was published in 1966.
Provenance: Philip Burke ex-Restaurant Manager on the Queen Mary.

Item Date:  1950

Stock No:  41748      £1750

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