Discover whether Wallis Simpson, the woman for whom Queen Elizabeth II’s uncle, Edward VIII, renounced the throne, left him during his final moments for another man.

An intriguing chapter from Queen Elizabeth II’s family history continues to captivate royal enthusiasts today.

The love story between King Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson has long been romanticized, yet recent revelations shed light on a sorrowful turn of events.

Renowned royal biographer Andrew Morton shares insights into the couple’s relationship and the untold narrative of their tragic end.

King Edward VIII’s fateful decision to choose love over the crown marked a pivotal moment in British monarchy.

Following the passing of King George V in 1936, Edward ascended to the throne but faced an insurmountable obstacle – his affection for American divorcée Wallis Simpson.

As the leader of the Church of England, he could not marry someone with a history of two divorces.

Opting for love, Edward abdicated the throne, ushering in the reign of Elizabeth’s father as king.

In a public declaration, Edward VIII expressed his inability to fulfill his regal duties without the companionship of his beloved: “You must believe me when I tell you that I have found it impossible to carry the heavy burden of responsibility and to discharge my duties as king as I would wish to do without the help and support of the woman I love.”

Consequently, he assumed the title Duke of Windsor and lived in exile in France alongside Simpson.

However, as the years passed, the Duke of Windsor’s health declined, leading to a heart-wrenching episode in the early 1970s.

Reports emerged suggesting that Simpson, now his wife, distanced herself from him due to affections for another man.

Contrary to the conventional notion of unwavering loyalty in great love stories, Morton’s book “Wallis in Love” uncovered a poignant reality.

During the duke’s battle with throat cancer, Simpson was notably absent from his side, leaving him under the care of nurse Julie Chatard Alexander.

Recounting her experience, Alexander revealed Simpson’s scarce presence during her husband’s final days.

Describing the distressing scene, Alexander recalled the duke’s plaintive cries for his wife, unheard and unanswered.

His repeated calls of “Wallis, Wallis, Wallis,” or “Darling, Darling,” echoed through the room in a poignant display of longing and solitude.

Morton’s account delves into Simpson’s deep bond with her confidant Herman Rogers, deemed the paramount figure in her life.

She professed her exclusive love for Rogers, emphasizing his significance above all others.

On May 28, 1972, Edward VIII succumbed to his illness, with Simpson notably absent at his side.

Her own passing in 1986 culminated in a burial beside her husband in Windsor, marking the conclusion of a tumultuous yet enduring chapter in royal history.