'On a dank, cold and very foggy night in early January 1931, I first met the Duchess at a mutual friend's house in Melton Mowbray...'The words are those of the Duke of Windsor, formerly King Edward VIII before his abdication, and he is recalling how, as Prince of Wales, he was introduced to Mrs Simpson, the woman for whose love he would sensationally give up the crown.'I was immediately impressed with her vivaciousness, wit and smart repartee. I particularly admired her complete frankness.
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