Witness History: Archive 2011 - Edward and Mrs Simpson

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When Edward VIII fell in love with Wallis Simpson, an American divorcee, he had to choose between his throne and her.

We take you back to their low-key wedding in France, in 1937.

Part of the Witness Royal Weddings series.

(Photo:Getty images)

Published on Tuesday, 1st March 2011.

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