King edward

A posthumous version of the State portrait of King Edward VII (RCIN 404553) commissioned by Queen Alexandra from Luke Fildes and completed in 1912.In the biography of his father, LV Fildes recalled that: On and off for the last two years, my father had been painting a posthumous portrait of the late King Edward. It had been commissioned privately by Queen Alexandra and it was to be like the State Portrait in size but more intimate in character. Having the studies he had made from life for…

John Archibald Alexander Berrie 1887 1962 Portrait of Edward Prince of Wales, Later King Edward VIII and the Duke of Windsor, 1894 -1972

Just how dangerous is the top job?

Once owned by the American socialite, this Marylebone apartment is where the couple's affair began in 1933 - and is now on sale for £5.35 million.

Full length photographic portrait of the Prince of Wales standing facing front; he wears the robes of the Order of the Garter over his Generals tunic. Curtain behind to left. Photograph has curved top corners.

Prince Edward, Duke of Windsor (King Edward VIII)

Introducing the Plantagenet queens consort, wives of the English kings from Henry II to Richard II. These women come from many different backgrounds.

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