The First Book of Factoids

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XIX. U-V-W
XX. X-Y-Z
XXI. The Author
XXII. About "After the Rain"
A
Abdication Crisis
The love affair of Edward, Prince of Wales (Edward VIII) and Wallis
Simpson in 1936 is the stuff of romantic dramas. Alas, reality was a lot
less inspiring. Even as she was being wooed by her regal paramour -
and while still being married to Ernest Aldrich Simpson, who knew of
the Prince's attentions and even discussed the adulterous relationship
with him - Wallis had an affair with Guy Marcus Trundle, a car
salesman.
So reveal documents released in January 2003 by the Public Record
Office in the United Kingdom. Trundle is described as a "very
charming adventurer, very good looking, well bred and an excellent
dancer". He lived at 18 Bruton Street in Mayfair, London (a prestigious
address).
Simpson's first husband was Earl Winfield Spencer. The King met her
on January 10, 1931 but was not impressed. Even in the months after
May 1934, when he met her for the second time, dined with her and her
husband in their London flat and invited them to his country retreat -
she did not captivate him. He did take her on a cruise, two years later,
unaccompanied by her husband. He tried to introduce her in court, but
George V was outraged. Upon his death, the Prince of Wales became
King on January 20, 1936. Ernest Simpson - who was having a
long-term affair of his own - moved out of the Simpson household in
July 1936.
Nor was Wallis the Prince's first American liaison. He contemplated
marrying one, Thelma Furness, but then dumped her for Simpson. The
British media - though perfectly aware of all the goings-on, reported
noting almost until the King's abdication. The European and American
press, in contrast, provided extensive coverage of the developing
romance.
At first, the King did not wish to marry Simpson, merely to make her
his consort by changing the law to allow for a morganatic marriage (of
people from different classes, with no rights of inheritance). Simpson

herself thought of giving up the marriage. Yet, finally, they got married
after the abdication, in France. Though Simpson became the Duchess
of Windsor, she could not be addressed as "Her Royal Highness".
Additionally,