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The Duke of Windsor (1894 - 1972), formerly Edward VIII King of Great Britain and the Duchess of Windsor (aka Wallis Simpson, 1896 - 1986 ) on their wedding day at the Chateau de Conde, near Tours, France. Edward abdicated on 10 December 1936 to marry Mrs Simpson. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

The Duke of Windsor (1894 - 1972), formerly Edward VIII King of Great Britain and the Duchess of Windsor (aka Wallis Simpson, 1896 - 1986 ) on their wedding day at the Chateau de Conde, near Tours, France. Edward abdicated on 10 December 1936 to marry Mrs Simpson.   (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)