"[...] But 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."
Excerpt from speech - Edward VIII - December 11, 1936
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| Duchess of Windsor wearing her Cartier bib necklace |
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| Cartier Bib Necklace Photo Source |
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Verdura Brooch Photo Source |
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| Cartier Brooch Photo Source |
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| Van Cleef & Arpels Unmatched Pearl clip earrings |
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| Plume-shaped diamond brooch, designed in 1935 by the Prince of Wales for his future bride Photo Source: Taylor, Elizabeth. My Love Affair with Jewelry. New York: Simon & Schuster, 2002 |
Read the 1966 Bazaar Interview with the Duchess of Windsor here.
Love,
Seimi
