WALLIS WINDSOR / DUCHESS OF WINDSOR

WALLIS SIMPSON, THE DUCHESS OF WINDSOR

This rare collection offers a unique insight into Wallis, Duchess of Windsor, a captivating figure whose relationship with King Edward VIII led to one of the most significant events in modern royal history. The collection includes personal letters, decrees, cabinet cards, photos, and other artifacts that illuminate the life of a woman whose presence reshaped the British monarchy. Ideal for historians, collectors, and admirers of royal history, these items reveal the complexity of Wallis Windsor’s influence and legacy.

Born in the United States, Wallis Simpson became internationally known when King Edward VIII abdicated the throne in 1936 to marry her, a twice-divorced American—a union that was unprecedented at the time. Their marriage and subsequent life in exile attracted global fascination, casting them as figures both celebrated and controversial. Despite living outside royal circles, Wallis and Edward continued to hold influence in society, befriending world leaders and prominent figures. Wallis’s legacy remains as a figure who changed the course of British history, her story symbolizing both love’s power and the sacrifices required in the face of tradition.