Abdication crisis: front cover of the Weekly Illustrated
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Abdication crisis: front cover of the Weekly Illustrated
Front cover of the Weekly Illustrated newspaper from December 1936 showing a portrait of Mrs Ernest (Wallis) Simpson. In 1936, there was a constitutional crisis when the new king, Edward VIII declared his wish to marry Mrs Simpson, a twice divorced American. He abdicated the throne, becoming the Duke of Windsor and marrying Wallis in France on June 3rd 1937
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Ernest Simpson Wallis Weekly 1936
EDITORS COMMENTS
December 1936: A Historical Moment in the Monarchy - The Abdication Crisis and the New Duchess of Windsor This evocative front cover of the Weekly Illustrated newspaper, dated December 1936, captures a pivotal moment in British history. The image features a portrait of Mrs. Ernest (Wallis) Simpson, an American socialite who would soon become the Duchess of Windsor. The backdrop of this historical event was the constitutional crisis that unfolded when the new King, Edward VIII, declared his intention to marry Mrs. Simpson, despite her being a twice-divorced woman. The abdication crisis began when King Edward VIII announced his plans to marry Wallis Simpson in late 1936. The news sent shockwaves through the British public and the political establishment, as divorcees were not considered suitable partners for the monarch at the time. Faced with the prospect of losing the support of his people and the political establishment, Edward VIII chose to abdicate the throne on December 11, 1936. He was succeeded by his brother, Albert, who became King George VI. Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson were married in France on June 3, 1937, and he became the Duke of Windsor. The image on the cover of the Weekly Illustrated captures the public's fascination with the controversial couple, as they became the talk of the world. The portrait of Mrs. Simpson, with her confident and stylish demeanor, encapsulates the intrigue and scandal that surrounded the abdication crisis and the new Duchess of Windsor. This cover is a testament to the enduring power of the media to document and shape history.
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