Articles for King Edward

Hitler's puppet king: Edward VIII's fury when asked if he had been offered a return to the throne by Nazi dictator had Germany won WWII
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Hitler's puppet king: Edward VIII's fury when asked if he had been offered a return to the throne by Nazi dictator had Germany won WWII

Daily Mail  

The former King Edward VIII exploded with rage when asked if had been offered a return to the English throne under Nazi rule, his interviewer has recalled. In October 1937, Edward and Wallis caused great consternation with the Royal Family when they visited Nazi Germany, where they met Hitler and were cheered by crowds. Aware of Edward's previous Nazi sympathies, …

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The sexually lawless 'aristocratic tart' who seduced King Edward VII aged 16: CHRISTOPHER WILSON on a forgotten royal scandal that came to a sordid end
1 month, 2 weeks ago

The sexually lawless 'aristocratic tart' who seduced King Edward VII aged 16: CHRISTOPHER WILSON on a forgotten royal scandal that came to a sordid end

Daily Mail  

Passions ran high in the Victorian world, and nowhere higher than in royal circles. It's rumoured the Prince of Wales fathered at least one of her childrn The Prince of Wales, son of Queen Victoria and future King Edward VII had an affair with 'Patsy' Fitzpatrick when she was a 16 year old girl and had already had 13 mistresses …

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Now Fulham FC and Paris Ritz are probed in Harrods sex scandal over fears Mohamed Al-Fayed could have abused more women
3 months ago

Now Fulham FC and Paris Ritz are probed in Harrods sex scandal over fears Mohamed Al-Fayed could have abused more women

Daily Mail  

Fulham FC and the Paris Ritz are now being probed for victims of Mohamed Al-Fayed's 'predatory behaviour' - as lawyers warned the investigation into the suspected sex fiend would likely go global. Barrister Bruce Durmmond and Dean Armstrong KC, who represented the female former employees of Harrods The BBC documentary says the Egyptian-born businessman - who died in London aged …

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Harrods tycoon Mohamed Al Fayed 'used Edward VIII's Royal mansion which featured in The Crown to rape personal assistant'
3 months ago

Harrods tycoon Mohamed Al Fayed 'used Edward VIII's Royal mansion which featured in The Crown to rape personal assistant'

Daily Mail  

A lavish mansion where Mohamed Al Fayed allegedly raped one of his personal assistants has a long connection with the Royal Family and featured in The Crown. The actual exterior shown in the Netflix drama is Halton House in Buckinghamshire The property is depicted in season five of Netflix's The Crown, starring Khalid Abdalla as Dodi Al Fayed and Salim …

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Harrods tycoon Mohamed Al Fayed accused of rape: Five ex-employees say late billionaire sexually assaulted them and 'covered up allegations'
3 months ago

Harrods tycoon Mohamed Al Fayed accused of rape: Five ex-employees say late billionaire sexually assaulted them and 'covered up allegations'

Daily Mail  

The late Harrods billionaire Mohamed Al Fayed allegedly raped five female employees and abused more than 20 other women while he was in charge of the luxury London department store. As the accusations against the self-made millionaire pile up, read about how: Former Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed has been accused of sexual assault by multiple women including one, Gemma, …

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Bengaluru’s King Edward VII statue: A ghost in wax
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Bengaluru’s King Edward VII statue: A ghost in wax

The Hindu  

India grapples with a complex colonial legacy. The sculpture is a 3D scan of the controversial King Edward VII statue in Cubbon Park, Bengaluru. The statue of King Edward VII in Bengaluru has a complicated history with the Karnataka government. The jagged, multicoloured bust looks more like its title—it is almost as if Daniel sculpted the ghost of King Edward …

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A strong-willed activist prince who married a divorcee... King Charles III might not like it, but he has much in common with his wayward uncle Edward VIII - whose brief reign started on this day in 19
11 months ago

A strong-willed activist prince who married a divorcee... King Charles III might not like it, but he has much in common with his wayward uncle Edward VIII - whose brief reign started on this day in 19

Daily Mail  

Determined to marry Wallis, Edward VIII abdicated in December the same year On 29 January 1949 over dinner with the Duke and Duchess of Windsor at their home on the Cap d’Antibes, Lt Colonel John ‘Jack’ Aird, Edward’s former equerry commented wistfully to the gathered group. A portrait of the Duke And Duchess of Windsor taken shortly after their marriage …

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A Royal crisis: The shocking moment King Edward VIII announced his abdication to the nation
1 year ago

A Royal crisis: The shocking moment King Edward VIII announced his abdication to the nation

BBC  

A Royal crisis: The shocking moment King Edward VIII announced his abdication to the nation Getty Images On 11 December 1936, unable to reconcile his desire for US divorcée Wallis Simpson with his role as King, Edward VIII made the shocking decision to abdicate the throne, bringing an end to a crisis that tested the boundaries of duty, love and …

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Inside the world’s largest AIDS charity’s troubled move into homeless housing
1 year, 1 month ago

Inside the world’s largest AIDS charity’s troubled move into homeless housing

LA Times  

After her eviction, Alisha Lucero returned to her apartment to find her belongings thrown away. The foundation’s problems, he said, are similar to those faced by other Skid Row landlords: operating old buildings while serving a troubled tenant population without sufficient support from the city. “Eviction makes it hard for families to find decent housing in safe neighborhoods & has …

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This week in royal history: The death of Wallis Simpson and the Queen Mother's wedding
1 year, 7 months ago

This week in royal history: The death of Wallis Simpson and the Queen Mother's wedding

Daily Mail  

This week in royal history was an eventful one, beginning with the death of Wallis Simpson, on April 24, 1986. Wallis Simpson's 1986 funeral was held at St George's Chapel, Windsor, attended by The Queen, Prince Philip, the Queen Mother, Princess Anne and other members of the Royal Family In December 1936, he had infamously given up the throne after …

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How Mohamed Al-Fayed episode is The Crown at its most experimental
2 years, 1 month ago

How Mohamed Al-Fayed episode is The Crown at its most experimental

Hindustan Times  

Episode 3 of The Crown Season 5, titled Mou Mou, begins amidst an ongoing football match somewhere in Alexandria, Egypt. A young man named Mohamed Al-Fayed scoffs at the English players, and after the match is over, he spots the former king of England, King Edward VIII with Wallis Simpson. The episode tracks his story alongside Al-Fayed's, as he begins …

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Crowns worn by Queens Adelaide, Mary and Alexandra could be worn by Camilla at Charles' coronation
2 years, 2 months ago

Crowns worn by Queens Adelaide, Mary and Alexandra could be worn by Camilla at Charles' coronation

Daily Mail  

A little-known crown that was last worn nearly 200 years ago may be used for the Queen Consort's coronation amid controversy over the Koh-i-Noor diamond. Above: The Queen Mother's crown is seen on her coffin when she was lying in state in 2002 Other options are said to include the 1820 Diamond Diadem, which was made for use at the …

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Queen Elizabeth II may have made it to 96 — but these other royals weren't so lucky
2 years, 3 months ago

Queen Elizabeth II may have made it to 96 — but these other royals weren't so lucky

ABC  

The health of the royals has been a topic of fascination for some time, and it's no wonder when their sicknesses can have such far-reaching implications. These other royals weren't so lucky … King Henry I: A surfeit of lampreys Lived 1068/1069-1135, died aged 66/67 The myth of Henry I's death has persisted longer than many facts about his life. …

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Queen Elizabeth II will be buried alongside husband Prince Philip
2 years, 3 months ago

Queen Elizabeth II will be buried alongside husband Prince Philip

Daily Mail  

The Queen's final resting place will be alongside her beloved husband Prince Philip, sister and parents in Windsor's St George's Chapel this evening. The monarchs and senior royals who are buried in St George's Chapel Queen Elizabeth II - died 2022 Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh - died 2021 Princess Margaret - died 2002 Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother …

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Royal family's touching final message to the Queen as she is buried with Prince Philip
2 years, 3 months ago

Royal family's touching final message to the Queen as she is buried with Prince Philip

Daily Mail  

The Royal Family have tonight paid a touching final tribute to the Queen after she was laid to laid to rest with her beloved Prince Philip following a day of public ceremonies - watched by as many as four billion people worldwide. Flowers and bouquets cover the royal hearse as the Queen arrives in Windsor The hearse makes its way …

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People who have been adopted call for changes to protect their human rights
2 years, 3 months ago

People who have been adopted call for changes to protect their human rights

ABC  

For 20-odd years, Graham Rossiter had been driving past his biological mother's home in a small regional West Australian town, completely unaware of her existence. "At the time, my father was quite ill and he called me over one Sunday afternoon and said 'can you come over, I've got something I need to tell you,'" Mr Rossiter said. In Mr …

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King Edward Memorial Hospital removes 'offensive' forced adoption apology amid redress fight
2 years, 4 months ago

King Edward Memorial Hospital removes 'offensive' forced adoption apology amid redress fight

ABC  

Holding up the adoption certificate she reluctantly signed as a 15-year-old mother, Lisa Moore still struggles to contain her outrage over the events of 40 years ago. Key points: The hospital has removed the apology from its website Forced adoption survivors say their concerns are not heard The WA Opposition supports calls for a fresh inquiry She chokes up and …

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Push for WA inquiry into forced adoptions to address 'dehumanising' toll on survivors
2 years, 5 months ago

Push for WA inquiry into forced adoptions to address 'dehumanising' toll on survivors

ABC  

Mothers pressured to give up their babies for adoption and people "stolen" from their mothers as newborns have joined forces to push for an inquiry into forced adoption practices in Western Australia. Calls for inquiry amid 'unfinished business' Now, Mrs Davies is backing calls for WA to follow Victoria and hold an inquiry into the forced adoption era that would …

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What it took to get divorced and keep your dignity in the early-20th-century United States.
2 years, 5 months ago

What it took to get divorced and keep your dignity in the early-20th-century United States.

Slate  

Flora Bigelow Dodge had not traveled to Sioux Falls, South Dakota, in January 1903 for the same reason so many women of her acquaintance had. There must have been an empty seat at the card tables when Flora arrived to visit with Mary, because quite “by accident” she found herself in conversation with the very Sioux Falls women who were …

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Royal family: What did King Edward and Wallis Simpson do after abdication?
3 years, 8 months ago

Royal family: What did King Edward and Wallis Simpson do after abdication?

The Independent  

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WA Government to push ahead with new Perth maternity hospital on back of forecast surplus
4 years ago

WA Government to push ahead with new Perth maternity hospital on back of forecast surplus

ABC  

The West Australian Government has committed $1.8 billion to a new women's and babies' hospital for Perth, following a larger-than-expected forecast surplus for next financial year. Key points: The hospital will be built at the QEII Medical Centre The hospital will be built at the QEII Medical Centre Funding for the project was earlier withdrawn due to COVID-19 Funding for …

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This Twitter Thread Sheds Light on Women Whose Works are Shadowed by their Brothers' Names
4 years, 2 months ago

This Twitter Thread Sheds Light on Women Whose Works are Shadowed by their Brothers' Names

News 18  

It took many decades for the world to have Enola Holmes in the literature, while her brother Sherlock Holmes enjoyed the status if being the hero detective and inspiration for many over the years. “Inspired by Sherlock’s sister ENOLA HOLMES, we installed statues in cities around the UK celebrating the real-life sisters of famous figures whose prestigious achievements have been …

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Mumbai: Oxford Covid vaccine trials to start at King Edward hospital | All you need to know
4 years, 4 months ago

Mumbai: Oxford Covid vaccine trials to start at King Edward hospital | All you need to know

India Today  

The King Edward memorial Hospital in Parel, Mumbai will soon start phase 2 and 3 human trials on COVISHIELD, the Covid vaccine that is being developed by Oxford University and AstraZenec. Speaking to India Today TV, Dr Hemant Deshmukh, Dean, KEM Hospital said the phase 2 and 3 human trials of COVISHIELD will start by the end of August. In …

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Covid-19 patient missing from KEM Hospital since May 19: Kin
4 years, 6 months ago

Covid-19 patient missing from KEM Hospital since May 19: Kin

India Today  

A 70-year-old Covid-19 patient, who was admitted to the civic-run King Edward Memorial Hospital in Mumbai, has been missing since May 19, his family claimed on Monday. The patient's son-in-law told PTI they tried pursuing the matter with the Parel-based King Edward Memorial Hospital and police, but the man has not yet been found. Somaiya said he has taken up …

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