Duke Of Windsor Collection

The Prince of Wales with the Maharajah of Gwalior during his Indian tour, 1921. The future King Edward VIII and his host ride in the howdah of a decorated elephant

The Prince of Wales signing a visitors book in Canada, c1920s. The future King Edward VIII signs his name during a royal visit

The luxury steam yacht Nahlin at anchor. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The luxury steam yacht Nahlin at anchor. Nahlin is a luxury yacht and one of the last of three large steam yachts constructed in the UK

King Albert of Belgium, with the Prince of Wales, reviewing the British troops, 1915 (b/w photo)
2602228 King Albert of Belgium, with the Prince of Wales, reviewing the British troops, 1915 (b/w photo); (add.info.: World War 1 - King Albert of Belgium, with the Prince of Wales)

Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson, from 'These Tremendous Years', publ. 1938 (b/w photo)
5323169 Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson, from 'These Tremendous Years', publ. 1938 (b/w photo) by English School, (20th century); (add.info.: Edward VIII)

The inspection of French scouts by Edward VIII (then Prince Edward), and General Louis Lyautey, 1929
3480924 The inspection of French scouts by Edward VIII (then Prince Edward), and General Louis Lyautey, 1929; (add.info.: Illustration showing the inspection of French scouts by Edward VIII)

Sir Arthur Sloggett, Queen Mary, Prince of Wales, 11 Jul 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
Sir Arthur Sloggett, Queen Mary, Prince of Wales, 11 Jul 1917. Shows (left to right): Brigader-General Anthony Ashley Cooper, Mabel Ogilvy, Countess of Airlee; Queen Mary, Edward VIII

King Geo., Poincare & wives, 10 Jul 1917. Creator: Bain News Service. King Geo., Poincare & wives, 10 Jul 1917
King Geo., Poincare & wives, 10 Jul 1917. King George V and Queen Mary, President of France Raymond Poincare´ and Madame Henriette, Edward, Prince of Wales; Sir Douglas Haig and Sir Francis Bertie

King Geo. studies trench bombs, 7 Jul 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
King Geo. studies trench bombs, 7 Jul 1917. British officers explaining trench mortar to King George V and Edward, Prince of Wales at the Trench Warfare School, Helfaut, France during World War I

King Geo. views Peronne, 13 Jul 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
King Geo. views Peronne, 13 Jul 1917. King George V, Edward, Prince of Wales, and Gen. Julian Byng visiting the ruins of Peronne, France during World War I.

AI IMAGE - Portrait of King Edward VIII signing the Instrument of Abdication, 1936, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of King Edward VIII signing the Instrument of Abdication, 10 December 1936, (2023). Edward (1894-1972)

Le "Combattant Inconnu" Britannique; a Westminster: le roi George V et, derriere lui, ses...1920
Le "Combattant Inconnu" Britannique; a Westminster: le roi George V et, derriere lui, ses fils, le prince de Galles et le duc d'York, devant le cercueil, 1920

Le roi George V et M Poincare, Sur le front de la Somme, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Le roi George V et M. Poincare, Sur le front de la Somme; Le roi George V, Sir Douglas Haig et le prince de Galles sortant du Grand Quartier General britannique, 1916

The Prince of Wales and Prince Edward at the Royal Naval College, Osborne, Isle of Wight, 1908. The Prince of Wales (1865-1936, later King George V) with his son Prince Edward (1894-1972)

The marriage of the Duke of Windsor and Wallis Simpson, 1937
The marriage of the Duke of Windsor and Wallis Simpson, 3 June 1937

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PCT5618233 gut9832 by British Photographer, (19th-20th century); (add.info.: Le Prince de Galles Edouard Windsor (1894-1972) futur roi Edouard VIII

King Edward VII with his son George, Prince of Wales, and grandson Prince Edward, 1910, (1935). Three Generations. On May 6, 1910, Edward VII died, and his son succeeded him as King George V

H. R. H. The Prince of Wales, c1920. Creator: Unknown
H.R.H. The Prince of Wales, c1920. The future King Edward VIII (1894-1972). Known as David within the royal family, Edward was king from 20 January 1936 until his abdication on 11 December the same

H. R. H. The Duke of York, H. R. H. The Prince of Wales, H. R. H. Prince Henry, H. M. The Queen, H
H.R.H. The Duke of York, H.R.H. The Prince of Wales, H.R.H. Prince Henry, H.M. The Queen, H.M. The King, H.R.H. Princess Mary, 1921

The Prince of Wales and Prince Edward at the Royal Naval College, Osborne, Isle of Wight, 1908. The Prince of Wales (1865-1936, later King George V) with his son Prince Edward (1894-1972)

Prince Edward at the Royal Naval College, Osborne, Isle of Wight, c1909. Creator
Prince Edward standing in front of the officers quarters of the Royal Naval College, Osborne, Isle of Wight, c1909. The prince in naval cadets uniform at the college where he spent two years

Prince Edward at the Royal Naval College, Osborne, Isle of Wight, c1909. Creator
Prince Edward standing in front of the officers quarters of the Royal Naval College, Osborne, Isle of Wight, c1909. The prince in naval cadets uniform at the college where he spent two years

Souvenir Book of King Edward VIII: Told in Pictures, 1937. Edward (1894-1972) ruled from ruled 20 January 1936 until 11 December 1936

Queen Victoria with the children of the Duke and Duchess of York, 1901. Artist: Robert Milne
Queen Victoria with the children of the Duke and Duchess of York, c1900. The Queen (1819-1901) with her great-grandchildren, the children of her grandson Prince George

The Begum of Bhopal escorts the Prince of Wales to the Durbar Hall, India, 1921
The begum of Bhopal escorts the Prince of Wales to the Durbar Hall, India, 1921. The future King Edward VIII on a royal visit to India

Handkerchief, England, c. 1897. Creator: Unknown
Handkerchief, England, c. 1897. World Wide Empire; West Indies / Egypt / Canada / India / Africa / China / Australia / 1837-1897 / Queen Victoria Empress of India

Our Youngest Sailor Prince (litho)
1063465 Our Youngest Sailor Prince (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Youngest Sailor Prince)

The Four Generations of our Royal Family (litho)
831221 The Four Generations of our Royal Family (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

British Prime Minister David Lloyd George with the Prince of Wales, the future King Edward VIII
6015360 British Prime Minister David Lloyd George with the Prince of Wales, the future King Edward VIII, at the House of Commons, Westminster, London, 1919 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

King Edward VIII making his first radio broadcast as King (b / w photo)
5997933 King Edward VIII making his first radio broadcast as King (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

King George V, Queen Mary and their children as they appeared at the start of the Kings reign, 1911 (photo)
5996565 King George V, Queen Mary and their children as they appeared at the start of the Kings reign, 1911 (photo) by English Photographer

Chatting after a luncheon party at the House of Commons: Mr. Churchill and H. R. H
STC364885 Chatting after a luncheon party at the House of Commons: Mr. Churchill and H.R.H. The Prince of Wales, 1919 (photogravure) by English Photographer

King George V, Queen Mary, the Prince of Wales and Princess Mary in the White Drawing Room, Buckingham Palace, London
5996557 King George V, Queen Mary, the Prince of Wales and Princess Mary in the White Drawing Room, Buckingham Palace, London, 1913 (colour litho) by Lavery

The Investiture of the Prince of Wales, c. 1915 (colour litho)
IL433777 The Investiture of the Prince of Wales, c.1915 (colour litho) by Williams, Christopher (1873-1934); Private Collection; (add.info)

King Edward VIII at Bedford School (b / w photo)
5997936 King Edward VIII at Bedford School (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Edward VIII at Bedford School)

King Edward VIII leaving Sandringham after his fathers death (b / w photo)
5997935 King Edward VIII leaving Sandringham after his fathers death (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

King Edward VIII and Mrs Simpson at Ascot (b / w photo)
5998569 King Edward VIII and Mrs Simpson at Ascot (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Edward VIII and Mrs Simpson at Ascot)

Marriage of the Duke of Windsor to Mrs Simpson at the Chateau de Cande, Monts, 3 June 1937 (b / w photo)
5998538 Marriage of the Duke of Windsor to Mrs Simpson at the Chateau de Cande, Monts, 3 June 1937 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The Four Generations (b / w photo)
818826 The Four Generations (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Four Generations)

Prince of Wales - future Edward VIII - visits Washington unemployment centre, 1934 zxsa

King Edward VIII - Abdicated 10 December 1936 then became the Duke of Windsor The Prince of Wales receiving address of welcome at Middlesbrough where he opened new the Constantine Technical College 2

King Edward VIII - Abdicated 10 December 1936 then became the Duke of Windsor. Prince of Wales visits Durham on Tyneside 29 January 1929 - The Prince among the miners families in a typical courtyard

Royalty - Edward, Prince of Wales picture during a visit to the Curran Munitions Works in Cardiff, February 1918 zxsa

Royalty - King George V is pictured presenting the Prince of Wales (Edward) on the steps of Caernarfon Castle after the ceremony in 1911. Also pictured is Queen Mary. princeedward zxsa

H. R. H. The Prince of Wales (A War-Time Portrait), 1916. Creator: Unknown
H.R.H. The Prince of Wales (A War-Time Portrait), 1916. Edward VIII (1894-1972) joined the Grenadier Guards in June 1914 to serve in the British Army during the First World War

The Prince of Wales in Flanders, First World War, December 1914, (1920). Creator: Unknown
The Prince of Wales in Flanders, First World War, December 1914, (1920). His Royal Highness [future King Edward VIII, (1894-1972)

King George V at Furnes, Belgium, First World War, 4 December 1914, (1920). Creator: Unknown
King George V at Furnes, Belgium, First World War, 4 December 1914, (1920). The Visit of King George to the Head-quarters of the Belgian Army

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"The Duke of Windsor: A Life of Royalty and Adventure" Step into the world of the Duke of Windsor, a man whose life was filled with opulence, grandeur, and remarkable experiences. From his Indian tour in 1921 alongside the Maharajah of Gwalior to his leisurely moments aboard the luxurious steam yacht Nahlin, this captivating figure knew how to live life to its fullest. Even from a young age, Prince Edward displayed great potential as he studied at the Royal Naval College on the picturesque Isle of Wight. In 1908, an endearing photograph captures him side by side with his father King Edward VII and grandfather George V during their visit. The bond between generations is evident as they prepare for a future that would shape history. As time went on, Prince Edward's charisma and charm only grew stronger. Captured in a candid snapshot around 1920, we catch a glimpse of H. R. H. The Prince of Wales radiating confidence and regality—an embodiment of royalty itself. Family played an integral role in shaping the Duke's character. Whether it was spending quality time with his mother Queen Victoria or cherishing moments with his own children—Prince Albert and Prince Edward—at Barton Manor on the Isle of Wight in 1909, these family connections were cherished amidst royal responsibilities. The Duke's journey continued through various stages in life—a testament to his versatility and adaptability. His tenure at Osborne's Royal Naval College saw him evolve into a distinguished naval officer who embraced discipline while still maintaining an air of elegance befitting royalty. In later years came significant changes when he ascended to become King Edward VIII before abdicating for love—a decision that shook both monarchy and society alike but showcased an unwavering commitment to personal happiness above all else. Through photographs captured throughout decades—from early childhood memories until Souvenir Book publications capturing pivotal moments—the story unfolds before our eyes.