What a great love story ..

[Quassia]

Easy I suppose to dismiss the implications of his decision. I have just watched an interpretation of their story. Leaves me wanting to know more, I will have to read up on them both! http://www.youtube.co...st=PL20BAB523C641D64D

[boxtops]

I heard a version on the radio a few weeks back - it gave me better insight into the fact that he gave up the throne for love, rather than setting his lover aside. He's been called selfish and unpatriotic, but nowadays it probably wouldn't seem so awful. Princess Margaret couldn't marry Townsend as he was a divorcé, but Charles has married Camilla. Times change.

[Mosaic]

"So tell me Wallis, what first attracted you to the rich and titled Crown Prince of Great Britain and Ireland...?"
I really miss Mrs Merton.

[Quassia]

I prefer to think it a genuine love story & not for financial gain. I'll definately read more on them both! Thanks for your replies x

[DEN53]

I was watching a programme about Royal Weddings last week - it said that Edward only seem to be attracted to married women and only dated married women. He was a bit of a playboy and went against tradition and what was expected of him.

Even if he had not met Mrs. Simpson, I think he would not have married to fit in with what was tradition.

[Garmard]

I'm still waiting on the Duchess of Cambridge so i can marry her......How long shall i be waiting?

[mike11111]

it was Noel Coward who suggested that a statue of Wallis Simpson be erected in every town in England as a token of gratitude for having saved Britain from Edward VIII. Caustic and witty, yes, but some truth in there.

[chrissa1]

Princess Margaret Could have married Peter Townsend if she agreed to give up her HRH title, but that was too much for her. I always thought she loved her royal status more than him.

[DTCwordfan]

love your avatar, chrissa, the first shots of Wills and Catherine at home in Anglesey - in 25 years time......

[woofgang]

Not just the title Chrissa, but her home (england) and family too.

[chrissa1]

Oh DTCF, at first I thought, "aw that's nice", then I read the whole post fully and laughed out loud. Love it. It's me and my old man, God love him.

[DTCwordfan]

I presumed that Chrissa, but there is a 'future' resemblance........

What should they call their offspring and the heir/spare/and yet another spare that the Queen is waiting for?

[chrissa1]

What, me or him? C a r e f u l. Not sure about the name.

[DTCwordfan]

your choice of name(s)

[chrissa1]

I think a boy should be called William. Not sure about a girl's name.

[DTCwordfan]

obvious: Christina Katherine Elizabeth

[DTCwordfan]

though Diana may fit in there somewhere on name two/three/four plus Louise for 3/4/5

[chrissa1]

Mmm, Queen Christine has a nice ring. Lol. My daughter is called Katie.

[DTCwordfan]

well there we go......Queen Kate the Great.

[askyourgran]

A love story of sorts, but he must have known that Wallace Simpson would not be acceptable as Queen consort. This was 1937 she was a divorced commoner and American at that, and unable to bear children (no heir to the throne). At least Edward was counselled wisely and he gave up the throne honestly. Not like Charles who is selfish and greedy having is cake and still wanting more, he's got away with it, having his heir and spare and then marrying his concubine.

[mike11111]

Concubine. What a delightfully old-fashioned word. Haven't heard it in yonks.