Within the annals of royal love stories, that of King Edward the 8th and Wallis Simpson stands as maybe the greatest. After all, it was a love strong enough for Edward to give up his crown...

But some newly discovered evidence indicates perhaps this love story was not as great as we thought - evidence in the form of letters penned by Wallis herself, and addressed to the most unlikely of recipients. 

Within the annals of royal love stories, that of King Edward the 8th and Wallis Simpson stands as maybe the greatest. After all, it was a love strong enough for Edward to give up his crown...
But some newly discovered evidence indicates perhaps this love story was not as great as we thought - evidence in the form of letters penned by Wallis herself, and addressed to the most unlikely of recipients.&nbsp;

Royals often dominate headlines, but it’s always the usual suspects; the Queen, Diana, William, Harry or Andrew.

The juiciest stories are exchanged in the privy chamber and are rarely heard by the public.

Nine’s Royal Expert LJ Charleston looks Beyond the Royal Throne and brings the lesser-heard stories to life in this unique immersive podcast series.

Royals often dominate headlines, but it&rsquo;s always the usual suspects; the Queen, Diana, William, Harry or Andrew.
The juiciest stories are exchanged in the privy chamber and are rarely heard by the public.
Nine&rsquo;s Royal Expert LJ Charleston looks Beyond the Royal Throne and brings the lesser-heard stories to life in this unique immersive podcast series.

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