Was Wallis Simpson Really All Woman?

The first time the future King of England met Wallis Simpson, she left little impression. After all, she was neither young nor beautiful. 

Her face was square-jawed and masculine, with an unfortunate mole. 

Her voice had an unpleasant rasp, according to many aristocrats who knew her, and her idea of wit was raucous American wisecracks. 

The person responsible for introducing her in January, 1931, to Edward, then the Prince of Wales, was his mistress Thelma Furness. 

As her husband was away, convention demanded that one married couple should be present as chaperones at her weekend house party.

Having met Thelma through a mutual friend, Wallis was asked if she and her husband, Ernest, would provide the  necessary cover. You bet, they would.

 

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