Kala Ghoda Festival, Mumbai - India Oct 31, 2009
A vibrant cultural show of arts and crafts - a cultural hub in the midst of Kala Ghoda area in Mumbai, where once stood a statue of King Edward VIII astride a black horse ... Long, long ago, in the centre of the large node on Esplanade Road, Mumbai, stood a statue of King Edward VIII astride a black horse. (Suite101.com)
Cravat style: Oct 2, 2009
In knotting a coloured strip of silk about his neck, Preston joins a roll-call of famous cads, dandies and trouble makers: Louis XIV of France, Edward VIII, Lord Byron and most of Ned Kelly's gang. 00004000. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Emirates Stadium, Home of Arsenal F... Sep 25, 2009
The Queen was due to officially open the stadium on October 26 2006 (the Prince of Wales later King Edward VIII opened the west stand at Highbury 1932). Unfortunately the Queen had to cancel the engagement, something she has done very rarely during her reign as she was suffering from a back injury. (Suite101.com)
Queen Mum's Words Shed New Light On Royals Sep 19, 2009
For example, on the abdication of King Edward VIII to marry the American divorcee Wallis Simpson, she wrote, "He must have been bemused with love, I suppose. You couldn't reason with him. Nobody could.". But on one of the most contentious, and interesting, chapters of Royal life, Lady Diana's rocky marriage to Prince Charles, there is very little: Revealing letters from Diana to the Queen Mother were destroyed by Princess Margaret. (CBS News)
Victoria's Secret? Sep 9, 2009
Among the sartorial treasures are the tweed suit made for the 1981 honeymoon of Princess Diana, a safari suit sported by Edward VIII - later the Duke of Windsor - and a silk waistcoat worn by King George III before his death in 1821. The collection has been recognized as being of national and international importance by Britain s Museums, Libraries and Archives Council, Historic Royal Palaces said in a news release. (The Palm Beach Post)
Financial heat's on photog Sep 9, 2009
Among the sartorial treasures are the tweed suit made for the 1981 honeymoon of Princess Diana, a safari suit sported by Edward VIII -- later the Duke of Windsor -- and a silk waistcoat worn by King George III before his death in 1821. 1. (Albany Times Union)
Madonna wants Cate for movie Sep 2, 2009
The 4 Minutes singer is set to direct and produce Wallis - about the life of American socialite Wallis Simpson, who Britain's King Edward VIII gave up the throne to marry. She wants the Notes On A Scandal actress to take on the lead role opposite Doctor Who actor David Tennant after opting against casting Keira Knightley. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Solution to S.C. crisis Aug 30, 2009
The United Kingdom was aghast that its new monarch, Edward VIII, wanted to marry a woman with not one but two living ex-spouses. Indeed, t 000027F9 he marriage would have sparked a constitutional crisis, since as head of the Church of England, the king was forbidden from entering such a union. (Herald Online, SC -- Opinion)
Prince Edward honored by BUs elite Aug 5, 2009
While producing for Ardent Film Limited, Wessex helped create Edward on Edward, the story of Edward VIII, Wessexs namesake and great-uncle; Windsor Restored, which chronicles the rebuilding of Windsor Palace after the fire of 1992; and the Crown and Country series, which will air in the United States. Clips of all three films were shown during the award presentation. (Boston University Daily Free Press, MA)
Australia's Role in the Abdication ... Jun 28, 2009
Edward VIII gave up throne for Mrs Simpson. The Australian Government also insisted Edward VIII abdicated rather than marry American divorcee Wallis Simpson ... Edward VIII became King of Great Britain on 20 January 1936 when his father George V died. (Suite101.com)
Doctors say join the strike Jun 27, 2009
" Sara vowed that if their demands were not met by the close of business on Monday, protest action would continue in Durban at the same time throughout this week. Hundreds of public sector doctors demanding better wages picketed outside Durban's King Edward VIII hospital on Monday. The group, carrying placards and singing, said they wanted their concerns acknowledged and attended to. Protester Jeffrey Hadebe, who is a doctor, said: "We also want support from the public in our battle, because... (iAfrica.com)
The Sir Harry Oakes Mystery Jun 20, 2009
Ziegler, Philip, King Edward VIII: The Official Biography ... Ziegler, P, King Edward VIII: The Official Biography, William Collins Sons & Co Ltd, London, 1990, p 480. (Suite101.com)
The Windsors In The Bahamas Jun 18, 2009
Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson After the Abdication ... Ziegler, Philip, King Edward VIII: The Official Biography. (Suite101.com)
Profile: Zuma's new finance man May 12, 2009
He took a degree on pharmacy at the University of Durban Westville, and was only sacked from King Edward VIII Hospital in 1981 when his jail time for political activities became too much for the Natal administration to suffer. In the early eighties he was part of the discussions leading to the launch of the United Democratic Front, and after a period of banning and some time in jail, went underground and became secretary of Operation Vula, the ANC's underground network. (iAfrica.com)
Royal Watchers Should Visit London ... May 11, 2009
King Edward VIII often spent weekends here while he was the Prince of Wales and he is also buried here along with his wife, the notorious American-born Duchess of Windsor. In 2009, the house will only be open to the public for six days. (Suite101.com)
Harpers Magazine Scholarship in Memory of I.F. Stone Apr 2, 2009
Irene was the first person to tell the world about the romance between Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson. Her 1938 autobiography, Assigned to Adventure, was a best-seller. (Harper's Magazine)
YESTERYEARS FOR MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2009 Mar 17, 2009
It was the first meeting of a member of the royal family with the former Wallis Warfield Simpson since Edward VIII abdicated in the 1936 to marry the woman I love. . (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Mud, sweat and beers Mar 3, 2009
The game earned the royal moniker after the prince of Wales, later king Edward VIII, "turned-up" in 1928. Prince Charles, the current prince of Wales and a staunch supporter of rural traditions, "turned-up" in 2003. (iAfrica.com)
Madonna seeks Queen's 'OK' for film role Feb 17, 2009
The 50-year-old has researched the part thoroughly and has her heart set on playing Simpson, whose affair with King Edward VIII caused him to abdicate the thrown in 1936, reports the Daily Mail. Although Madonna apparently put plans to make the film on hold during her , she is still reported to be passionate about the project. (Digital Spy)
Disney sets out to make 'The Passion for kids' Feb 16, 2009
Madonna wants star as the divorcee who led King Edward VIII to abdicate. Bush fire survivors returned to find their homes devastated. (Yahoo News -- 'The Passion of the Christ')
Madonna's royal intrigue Feb 16, 2009
Madonna has apparently become very intrigued by the story of Wallis Simpson, an American woman whose relationship with future King Edward VIII caused much controversy, and plans on making a film about her story. When Edward, the Prince of Wales, met Wallis Simpson in what is believed to be 1933, she soon became his mistress. (iAfrica.com)
