Queen Elizabeth’s Tense Relationship with the Duke of Windsor after His Abdication

Queen Elizabeth’s relationship with her uncle, the Duke of Windsor, was strained in the years following his abdication. When she visited him in 1972, accompanied by Prince Charles, their interaction was reportedly chilly.

In 1986, a friend of Wallis claimed that the Queen’s visit was more for show than out of genuine affection. Despite this, the Duke and Duchess of Windsor remained influential figures in high society, known for their glamour and style.

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