Duchess of Windsor, Wallis Simpson's Style

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Wallis and Edward, Duke and Duchess of Windsor, in the garden of their country home, a converted mill in Gif-sur-Yvette. The Duke is the former King Edward VIII of England, who abdicated in order to marry his wife because she was a divorcee.1964.

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The Duke and Duchess of Windsor greet a welcoming crowd on their arrival for a visit in Miami, Florida. Miami mayor Alexander Orr accompanies the Windsors.May 2, 1941.

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9/24/1965-Paris, France: Sitting in her Paris home, the Duchess of Windsor wears Givenchy's long dress and cape ensemble of black satin. The Dutchess, who has been on the "Best Dressed" list for years, has selected this evening's costume for her personal wardrobe from the line-for-line Ohrbach's collection that was recently shown in New York.September 24, 1965.

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The Duke and Duchess of Windsor dance with different partners at the women's military services in New York. The Duke dances with Ensign Mary Birch and the Duchess with Captain Jesse Childress of the US Airforce.

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New York: The Duchess of Windsor in evening dress is 10th on best dressed list.December 29, 1953.

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The Duke And Duchess Of Windsor in Venice,Italy 1956.

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Wallis Warfield wears a monocle for a party at the Oldfields School, a prep school in Maryland. Wallis eventually married Edward VIII, leading him to abdicate the thrown of England.ca. 1910s-1920s

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Arrives from Europe. New York: The Duchess of Windsor greets New York with a smile as she arrives from Europe, aboard the liner Queen Elizabeth.November 21, 1950.

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Duke and Duchess of Windsor at 3rd Annual Springs Festival.May 20, 1950.

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Beverly Hills, California: Duke Has Dog Difficulty. The Duke of Windsor (Center) chases after "Davey Crockett" (Left), one of his three pug Bulldogs, as the Duke and Duchess arrive at their hotel here March 20th from Las Vegas, Nevada. The Duke managed to keep "Trooper" (Right) under control until he caught up with the other dog. The Duke and Duchess are visiting California together for the first time.March 21, 1959.

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Attuned to the attention they have consistently received from the press, the Duke and Duchess of Windsor appear relaxed and smiling as they chat with newsmen aboard the luxury liner United States. The popular couple left for a trip to Europe.July 12, 1968.

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The Duke and Duchess of Windsor aboard the S.S. United States during press conference,December 1967.

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The Duke and Duchess of Windsor prior to sailing for England for a reconciliation with the British royal family which has snubbed the Duchess for 30 years. The 72 year old former King Edward VIII and his Maryland born wife, 70, ended their annual visit to America in time to attend a family ceremony in London at the invitation of the Duke niece, Queen Elizabeth II.May 31, 1967.

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The Duke and Dutchess of Windsor and their dogs were ampong the passengers who arrived on the S.S. Queen Mary today. And here they are, with the Duke and Duchess, apparently as happy as the proverbial lark, seated on the deck chairs.January 3, 1956.

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Real royalty and reel royalty share the floor as the patrons take over the dance floor at the Lido, Paris night club. At right, the Duke and Duchess of Windsor share a dance. At left, another husband-and-wife team, Mel Ferrer and Audrey Hepburn, of the films, enjoy the music.December 19, 1955.

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Duke and Duchess of Windsor attended the "grande premiere" of Paris Lido night club to applaud the all new revue entitled Voulez-vous. After the spectacle, they danced together until the dawn.

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Regal ladies of the world enjoy a chat with Mrs. Joseph P. Kennedy (left) and the Duchess of Windsor get together at a party which followed the film premiere of A King's Story.May 24, 1967.

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The Duchess of Windsor, who may be regarded as a "regular," is again on the list of the world's best dressed women issued today by the couture group of the New York Dress Institute. Strangely, the Duchess tied for second place on the list with an in-law, Princess Margaret Rose, sister of Queen Elizabeth II.December 31, 1955.

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The Duchess Of Windsor At Portofino, 1951.

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