I read The King’s Speech at the beginning of the year (which was really not that great — see the movie) and my interest in Wallis Simpson was piqued. Wallis’s romance with Prince Edward, Duke of Windsor (who had previously ruled as King George VII) caused the Prince to abdicate his throne. As a result, his younger brother Bertie becomes king, forcing him to overcome his speech impediment and incredible shyness. I wanted to find out more about this woman, who inspired a king to give up his […]