Villa Windsor, Duke and Duchess of Windsor Paris Mansion | Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson Home Tour
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Exploring Villa Windsor: The Glamorous Paris Mansion of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor
Welcome to Villa Windsor, the breathtaking Parisian abode once inhabited by the iconic Duke and Duchess of Windsor, Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson! Join us on an exclusive tour of this opulent estate, where every corner whispers tales of royal romance and timeless elegance.
Discover the fascinating history behind Villa Windsor and its esteemed occupants, from Edward VIII's abdication of the throne to his enduring love for Wallis Simpson. Unravel the stories woven into this historic residence's walls, where the Windsor dynasty's echoes resonate with every step.
Whether you're a fan of the royal family, intrigued by historical landmarks, or simply drawn to the allure of luxury real estate, this tour is sure to captivate your imagination. Join us as we pay homage to the iconic figures of the Windsor family and immerse ourselves in the grandeur of Villa Windsor.
Step into the world of high fashion and regal splendor as we explore Villa Windsor's exquisite interior design. From lavish ballrooms to intimate sitting areas, every room is adorned with a touch of sophistication and luxury fit for royalty.
The Duke and Duchess of Windsor, Edward VIII, and Wallis Simpson were a couple who carved their names in history not for their reign but for the extraordinary events surrounding it. Edward, the heir apparent to the British throne, sent shockwaves through the Empire in 1936 when he abdicated for the "woman he loved," the twice-divorced American socialite Wallis Simpson.
Their romance was a constitutional crisis. The Church of England, of which the King was the supreme governor, did not permit remarriage after divorce. Marrying Wallis would have meant Edward defying the church and potentially causing a religious and political upheaval. Unwilling to compromise his personal desires, Edward relinquished the crown, becoming the first British monarch to voluntarily abdicate.
Granted the title Duke of Windsor, Edward married Wallis in France. However, the public's fascination soon turned to suspicion. Their pre-war visits to Germany, where they were warmly received by Nazi officials, cast a long shadow. Whispers of their potential collaboration with the Nazi regime swirled throughout the war, forever staining their legacy.
Post-war, the Duke and Duchess settled into a life of luxury and leisure. Edward, stripped of his royal duties, remained somewhat of a public figure, while Wallis, never fully accepted by the British establishment, existed in a gilded cage. Their love story, once sensational, became a cautionary tale - a stark reminder of the clash between personal desires and the responsibilities that come with immense power.
Despite their later years spent globe-trotting and attending social events, the Windsors remained a constant source of intrigue. Their story continues to captivate, a complex mix of love and defiance.
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I have always been fascinated by this home. It is a beautiful mansion. If I ever visit Paris, again, I will try to see it for myself. It looks grand but small enough to manage.
I had the opportunity to tour the building in 1999 when it was being leased to Mr. Fayed. I was doing business with him in London at Harrod's and he invited me to visit the house as well as the Ritz in Paris. When I visited, all the Antiques were gone, replaced with imitations. The house was starting to look a bit sad; the grounds were in need of work. But the place was really quite magnificent. It was my understanding from his employees there that his intention was to give it over to his son and Diana.
A lovely story. Thank you for sharing.
Loved hearing this story. So sad for Mr Fayed.
How wonderful that you were able to visit it as well as the Ritz! I had also read that he had intended for Dodi and Diana to live there. It was never to be. Definitely sad.
Thank you for sharing
He was very wrong about Diana and Dodi getting married from what I've read.
Edward was absolutely obsessed with Wallis until the day he died, sad to say. Wallis was always exquisitely turned out, very smart, charming, and witty. She never pandered to Edward like many women did which possibly made him more fascinated with her. Edward's mistresses were usually married women and, Edward's romantic relationships had not been long-term. From what I have read, Wallis and Ernest utilized the association with Edward as a tool to advance Ernest's business interests and it never occurred to either Wallis or Ernest that the affair was anything more than an affair. Wallis' letters to Ernest during all the uproar are heartbteaking as it's painfully obvious that she actually loves Ernest and not Edward but politics, events, and blackmail overtook her. She did her best by Edward though which, IMO, was a hard road because he struck me as being extraordinarily shallow and stupid. So, if she enjoyed the wealth and the lifestyle it provided, it must have been a cold consolation as even a golden cage is still a cage.
"Wallis blue" was the bright blue of the Lanvin dress and pearl necklace she was wearing in the last picture at the end of the video. Not the bedroom's color which was pastel colored.
I think the Duke (former King) was given a choice about abdicating but not like everyone thinks. His support of Hitler, and Wallis's affair with a Nazi official doomed them. There's nothing about them except tragedy.
True they supported Hilter. Even visited him. The enemy of their country. Edward was a traitor.
🙄 No.
Edward was a Hilter supporter. The enemy to England. He was a disgrace to the family.
True
Abdication Right decision! Meeting Hitler and Nazis wrong decision! No coming back from betrayal disloyal
This mansion would be an interesting tour for me. I love antiques and history. Perfect! Carol from California
You can never be too thin or too greedy
Sad
Well, Wallis was most definitely more than plenty of each.
Well my impression on this story looking at this gorgeous house is that Wallis was having the time of her life playing highly exotic 'house' & her husband looks as miserable as anything !!! I'm sure by that time he had gotten over his mad passionate desire for her at all costs, and might have been wondering why he put himself thru so much trauma just to be ruled by a very ambitious socialite ! I know when we are in love nobody can talk us out of it, but in the end the underlying characteristics of humans always arise & sometimes they are not as lovely as they at first appeared. Ambition is a horrible thing when it takes over !
From my extensive reading, the Duke pathetically never fell out of love with Wallis no matter how nasty she was. He was a weak man that needed to be dominated. In is written Wallis enjoyed being the King's favorite and amazing saw herself becoming the Queen but she never wanted the King to abocate. She never loved him and did not want to marry him and keep this dull man amused. She only married him because she was afraid of the world backlash if she didn't. He also threatened suicide if she left. Hope you find this interesting.
Not everyone is a king material He was a spoiled young man who wanted someone to love him. It was his upbringing by the queen Mary.
This story smacks of Harry and Meghan
@@susanewing7750- I also read the same things. I also read he threatened to kill himself if she did not marry him. She didn't want to marry him, and supposedly missed her former husband. Such is the price of social climbing. Poor former King, tied to this unpleasant woman.
Oh nonsense. You don't even know these people! 😂😂😂😂
I loved this video! After the Chateau decMalmaison this is my 2nd favorite house in France. Small but so elegant. Stephane Boudin was genius interior designer and I remember hearing that Jacqueline Kennedy had planned to have him redo her bedroom in the White House (he had done some of the official rooms) but then President Kennedy was assassinated and it never came to pass. I really wish I could have visited Villa Windsor before it was stripped of the Duke and Duchess's possessions but wouldn't miss a chance to see it now. Thank you for the great job you did with this video.
Small and elegant, just like the Duchess.
They led an extravagant life..
If Mohamed Al-Fayed spent 30 Million Francs restoring the Villa beginning in 1989, why in 2019 was it handed back to the city delaminated? ❤️🙏
My thoughts exactly.
It all seems pointless.
He was supposed to renovate it ... What happened ?
It would be wonderful to open it to the public, a little gold mine if correctly done !!!!!😊🇬🇧
Say what you will about Wallis Windsor, the woman had style.
That is about the only good thing you can say for her. But, Yes, indeed she did have great style.
How did Mohamed end up selling Wallis and Edward’s belongings when he was leasing the property. Did I miss something?
It says he bought them from the charity Wallis donated them to.
I think Wallis’s lady lawyer had a lot to do with the sale of everything in that house. Sad ending for Wallis, sick and kept isolated from her friends.
"Traitor King" a good documentary.
Beautiful home!!
I’ve read extensively about them and my opinion veers from that of a true love story that was fated to be a target of other very rich and very spiteful people (QE2’s mother) and two exceedingly selfish and self-centered people who acted like spoiled children. There’s no denying that he loved her and she didn’t reciprocate but she stayed in the marriage anyway. She definitely did NOT want to be Queen as multiple times she tried (and failed) to leave him.
It galls me that they live in such luxury while average people struggle just to pay rent. Everything they had was paid for by taxpayers. I’ve heard that she was actually mean to him and said a lot of mean things.
He loved it - he was a nasty little masochist pervert
Yes he liked being led around like a child and not having to make decisions. She did the UK a huge favour really. Heaven knows who would be living in Great Britains castles today.
It was a small price to pay and money well spent to get them the hell out of the UK forever. They were traitors.
These days the bois du bolougne is renown as a "dodgy" area - it is highly charged with prositutes & also houses the nearest camping site to central Paris. And from (sometime) in summer this year, it will be open to the public.
It always had a 'dodgy' rep...
Thank you…fascinating.
Beauuutiful Home!💕
It's interesting to note, that the Mansion was occupied by the Nazies during WWII.🧐
Remember that pair wanted to come back to England until QE2 said NO …. After seeing what they had been up to with the Nazis
Me encanta la vida tan despreocupada d esta gente 😊😊😊😊
Edward inherited Sandringham and Balmoral the privately owned Royal Estates when he became King. The money he got when he abdicated was buying back thise estates from him.
Id love to visit the villa very much
I always thought this was in the country!
No that was the mill! Patricia Gambino Harrington
I imagine the RF purchased a grey deal back. ❤
A beautiful house but somehow a sad reflection of a life spent in relative obscurity. The final years of The Duke and Duchess could hardly be described as very fulfilling or happy. A reflection of the time ? Possibly and in part a description of a rather sad, empty existence.
I’d lie to see it, even empty.
Thanks for this video!
Fascinating!!! Beautifully presented.
Glad you enjoyed it!
They loved themselves
What on earth did he see in her?
O amor é cego, mudo e surdo.
She was domineering, controlling, demeaning, and at least early on, very skilled in the bedroom. All of the things he wanted.
A mommy.
@@mchapman1928 I do believe you are correct. His mother was cold and demanding, as was Wallis.
@@watthaile2053 - His mum, Queen Mary, was cold, reserved, controlled, not a warm loving mother. That was her way, she was reared to be that way in her position. The children were left wanting more. The father, George V was strict, very strict. Both parents loved their children, but were unable to display loving emotion toward them. David found affection……attention….from Wallis. I suppose she filled that need in him, and it was so powerful, he gave up an Empire for her.
Wallace always did look so sad and she knew she made a mistake.
So did he.
very well done and gives many info..would like to visit it but it seems to be always closed..no official info aboiut reservation
When Edward died and wallis went to England for the funeral, Queen Elizabeth asked her what side of Edward did she want to be buried on when she died .
This was a fantastic video👏👏
Glad you enjoyed it!
He loved her / She loved luxury more
Sounds like another “royal” couple…
Of course, he never ever stopped smoking!!! 😂
I think the ‘fascination’ wore off after a a while. He was a very foolish man. Fortunately, his decision was a gift to the British Empire.
😂😂😂 and you know that because you just know 💩
Like most men. Think with their Rod and thought the jiggy jiggy would be great forever.
It was later leased by Mohamed Al-Fayed, who would have gifted the lease to Diana, had she lived long enough to marry Dodi.
Why do people give more to those who don't need it?
She would NEVER have lived there given its association with Wallis Simpson. NEVER!!
She would NEVER have lived there given its association to the Duchess. NEVER.
She was dating Dodi Fayed for like 6 weeks and you have them getting married???? Are you stupid or just easily taken in by bullshit?
She was never going to marry Al-Fayed. She was using him to make Dr.Khan jealous and they were using her for "respectability". The senior Al-Fayed devised the "engagement" story to gain public sympathy. Narcissists.
Great video and excellent narrative !!!!😊
Glad you enjoyed it
How big is a square pound?
MY BEAUTIFUL MOTHER BOUGHT ME A LOUIS XV GOLD SNUFF BOX THAT WAS FROM THE COLLECTION OF THE WINDSORS AT THE GENEVA SALE I LOVE IT BUT LOVED HER EVEN MORE
Did he ever look happy? I cannot remember ever seeing a picture of him smiling.
Beautiful home she really didn’t love him she loved expensive living off of the hardworking residents hard earned money
These old homes are incredibly expensive and labor-intensive to maintain. KZhead is full of restoration videos of abandoned Villas all over France as the original owners lost their wealth maintaing their lifestyles. Many beautiful and lavish villas have fallen into irrepairable condition. These are museum peices. Interesting video, thank you for sharing.
These ones were close enough to Paris to survive, not in the middle of nowhere.
The Duke wanted his cake and eat it too, which he did. All thanks to the British taxpayers
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Superbe maison.ça réussi à tout ces grande allongées.
I know beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but she was no beauty. 😬
Baeuty has nothing to do with charisma and charme....
Darling, he did not marry her for love. He married her because she was domineering and sadistic. They were not your average couple, and certainly not the cute little romantic couple always put forth.
...but she had charisma
@@elyjane8316Indeed she did have charisma, a huge sense of style, was always impeccably dressed, and was insanely ambitious.. It's hard to top that combination.
Apparently she had a particular gift. Need i go into detail if you get my meaning.
I would like to own it.
they used to hang out with jesse woolworth and her son jimmy donahue
Sad. This couple did every single step WRONG. He would not have kept the crown, but he hitched up with the wrong woman. He loved her completely, and he was mentally broken. But she was a gold digger with poor moral and choices. She only loved the money and what it gave HER. So sad.
One must love the French, where a rule is stated as ..." it must take MORE than 24 months to build a building"....funny how they changed stance to repair Norte Dame......as an American...I couldn't agree more that they need to fund NATO w/o US support!!!!
Cool couple!
Nah
You clearly know nothing about them. Try reading some basic history and you won’t think they’re such a “cool couple”
Grand. But I'd have prefered the Moullin de la Tuillerie.
Is the Villa now open in 2024 to the public ?
Too bad it's not open to the public who followed their story. Soon, the younger generation won't even know who they were. If I have a chance in April I'll look at least outside if that's possible.
Maybe for Paris olympic games.... You should look at Paris tourism office on the web if you're interested in visiting this villa....
they also lived in Château de la Croë on the Riviera.... this palace belonged to a russian billionaire until the war vs Ukrain....
They were famous for sponging off of people worldwide.
He loved her she felt trapped but not enough to leave the lap of luxury he gave her.
He also threatened to off himself, so there’s that
Correction: Gerald Brockhurst, the portrait painter, not Rockhurst.
Begorra.
Is it open to the public
It will be, although it's not yet clear precisely when. I cannot wait!
I think it must have been a very sad place. How does one every get over the abdication of their solemn duty for the sake of personal gratification? How do you square it? Ever?
Yeah it’s wrong to want happiness 🙄
If Mr. Fayed spent 30,000,000 francs on the upkeep as was mentioned, surely that would have been enough for concurrent proprietors!
Subsequent?
HE WAS A FOOL
He was a man child with mommy issues. She did everyone a favor by taking him away from the throne.
First you said it will be opened to the public then you retract that - can’t follow this BS
(you know) Harry and ( great Uncle Edward) they look alike ( they don't smile) 😮
Harry looks a great deal like his Great grandmother Mary at a young age but I think Im the only one thats noticed it.
Je pense qu'il a regretté.sa position n'avait plus rien a voir .avec son titre de roi..je pense d'Harry qu'il regrettera tout comme son grand oncle.meghan n'a rien a faire ds la monarchie.!!.😡😡
Very pretty house... Q: Does a person OWN their things, or do their things OWN them ??? Just way to much junk hanging around !!
Ya ya ya ... Apparently you think that sounds clever. It doesn't.
*Chateau de Malmaison
Et dire qu’ils n’ont jamais travaillé
Her nemesis, the late Queen Mother, was intensely jealous of her
lol keep smoking your crackpipe
I cannot imagine why. The Queen Mother was lovely.
Queen mother was 4 years younger than Wallis and looked like an old maid. Queen mother was also incredibly nasty towards her.
@@79Bobola the Queen Mothet didn’t like Wallis because Wallis was a twat
Some absolutely uncouth comments here. I hope they're at Peace in Pug Heaven. 💐
A lot of inaccuracies in this narration.
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When you look at the Dukes expressions you can see he had buyers remorse. Gave up the throne for an average looking woman who lowered his status and raised hers....smdh
Edward was do weak, that woman was manipulating him , after 2 husbands she for sure got master in manipulation
She was vilified and didn’t deserve it. Edward was a wreck.
i couldn't agree more !! this family is worst than spider web for a delicate bee she was....
100 percent agree!
A repeat by Harry, & Megan. Except Edward, & Wallis didnt seek attention, or blamed family.
Actually she branded their 'celebrity status' as W.E. for Wallis and Edward. Mrs. Simpson was never granted an H.R.H. status despite being legally married to the Duke of Windsor. #RIP 🇺🇲🇬🇧
Only Meghan didn’t have scandalous background of 2 divorces and don’t forget Wallis’ flirt with nazi and his support of nazis. No wonder they lived private lives. Read her biography.
Equine ... no it was not a repeat. Edward and Wallis were selfish and gave nothing of themselves or did anything to help those less fortunate than themselves. Harry and Meghan have dedicated their lives to helping and improving the lives of people who need it. They have chosen a life of service and that is why they are loved and respected worldwide. Maybe you should take a leaf out of their book and do something useful with your time instead of spreading negativity.
@@2352anne You are ridiculous. Harry & Megam are petty hateful people. Badmouthing his family. Who gave him love, & wealth. As for me being useful I bet I do more than a persos nasty as you. You have no clue the organizations I belong to. As for being loved worldwide H &, M are not. Do you read about her. She loves herself. England doesn't want her. Again read the facts about her. Megan loses friends due to back stabbing. Read what Michelle Obama said about Megan. You need educating. As for your nasty reference to me, you are a petty little person. No knowledge of me. Tell you what. You list all the good things you do, I'll list mine. I pity you.
@@2352anneyou are joking 😅😅😅😅MeGAIN ? She is a grifter!!!
That is what we call. TRUE LOVE! HRH PRINCE EDWARD VIII chose his wife, Wallis Simpson (her only crime was a divorce). All I can say is that he pursued what he believed was right in God's eyes and Wallis believed in the same thing. They did want any hypocritical RF member to tell them what to do! In this day and age, King Charles III got married to Queen Camella (his mistress of over decades) and now she is called Queen Camilla as Queen Elizabeth II announced before her death, "that upon her death, Camilla will be known as Queen consort".😢 We have in our Vocabulary (Kingdom of Tonga) that "once born a commoner, always a commoner". Our Royal House of Ha'a MOHEOFO, are free to choose their life partners, but they have guidance, encouragement and counselling from Church Ministers to Political leaders. Mind you we have been known to change our minds after we have married our first choice (eg. To a noble man), and perhaps the next husband is more handsome or whatever the reason may be!! ❤🇹🇴🙏🧚♀️💖⚽️🏄♂️
Are you an idiot????
Did they pay taxes like average citizens??
They really loved each other
And a Nazi...?
Perhaps it is true, but I find it hard to believe that the British government gave the Duke of Windsor money to buy their country home in France. Why would the British government do that? The Duke was no longer performing any royal or other duties for Great Britain.
The only property that they ever owned was 'La Moulin de la Tuilerie' in Gif--sur-Yvette, a 'weekend retreat'. Pocket money. The City of Paris had already gifted them a substantial house at a nominal rent in route du Champ d'Entrainement; and the French government exempted them from payment of all taxes. Enough said, Steve? 😉
They were basically banished from the UK as were an embarrassment to the Crown.
They were not "banished", Barbara - Edward made a clear and considered choice, knowing fully what the consequences would be; and because the whole situation was a mess, and certainly rather more than an 'embarrassment' to the monarchy (not the crown, as such) and the UK Government. Extensive discussions took place, with legal and constitutional advisers. Amongst the proposals was that Edward would remove himself from the scene, in order to minimise further public distraction. The world was his oyster - and sexy Paris wooed him and won. 😍💘@@barbarapearce9738
@stevfranks1711 Totally agree with your comment: & personally do not believe the British paid for this property. They were completely exiled, & on their own.
They were not 'banished', Barbara. The Duke was faced with a free-will, personal choice. Either face a constitutional crisis, bring down the government (who would had had to resign), and be challenged by the Church (of which he would have become head) - or resign and run away. That's what he did. @@barbarapearce9738
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Why couldn’t they just understand that he loved her and be happy with it I mean he advocated and he didn’t kill anyone like the old grandma. Queen Elizabeth said that he killed her husband now he did just because he advocated there’s always been a second to the 1st king and the second always done pretty good so Quit blaming this man he loved his wife
Hahahaha.... Hilarious.... You might want to learn some facts before you lecture others.
I don t like her.
She doesn't care !!
Because you buy into the bs misinformation, smear campaign that is always regurgitated about her. Sad.
Harry and the Markle should move here.
All paid by tax payers 😅
Wallis was i would say unhappy but revealed in the name griffters awful he was a poor in mind a needy simpleton rip the both of them
I thought it was about the house not a whole not just all the other stuff
Darling, do you not know how to click away from something that's not to your taste.??
Prince Edward and his love, Wallis Simpson had one of the most endearing romances of all time. I so admire, his willingness to give up the throne for the woman he loved. He was attractive but cast an even greater ambient gentleman as he aged. What a man he was, to have said what he meant, did what he said, and never looked back. Men are not like that anymore.
You poor naive, and very poorly informed, thing. Dream on ....
Isn't it crazy How Princess Diana died in Paris?And that's where he bought the house .
But Charles got to be king with the worse divorced person ever who attacked Princess Diana and helped to end her life because and pulled the rug out from under her life with the Windsor’s
Come on Darlene! You simply can't compare 1936 with 2023 - almost a century later. Edward had fallen in love with a married woman, already previously divorced, and that husband still alive. As King he became Head of the Church of England, which at that time simply did not accept remarriage if the previous spouse was still alive. The Baldwin government would have had no course but to resign if he declared that he would do so - and so he would also have brought the monarchy into a direct political involvement. So he chickened out, and resigned from the job. Scroll forward 9 decades - the Church has moved on in line with society in general. Remarriage after divorce is now OK - and Charles was a widower. How on earth can you substantiate your comments "(Camilla) attacked Princess Diana - and helped end her life"? Think carefully before you reply - and research the facts.
I truly understand both of your points. I do. Yes, he was a widower, and broke her heart beforehand though an adulterous relationship . Both made bad choices.
Let's be honest, Kathy - both of 'em got as good as they were given! Both of them were 'adulterers'. Charles messed-up on his (in hindsight) obvious love for Camilla - but he wasn't ready for it then. Instead, he was persuaded by his uncle, Lord 'Dicky' Mountbatten, that Diana Spencer would fit the bill. But he never loved Diana. Most of us men did - and most ladies, too! She was something special. But do you remember that sad interview, when Diana showed off her engagement ring? Charles was honest - it was for 'Love, whatever that means'. It's easy to say (also in hindsight) that 'both made bad choices'. That's life, actually. I fell out of love with my wife as my life developed - found a real soulmate, hung on in 'till the kids were independent . . . and 30 years later my sexy soulmate fell in love with a (female) anglican vicar(ess), took to religion, and crashed everything. C'est la vie! Michael xx @@kathymateer
@@michaelpatterson5811 That would be the same Church of England founded by a king who murdered three of his wives would it?
Touché! But I am not going to be drawn into any defence of any Church! You have a good point though - although since Henry VIII's time the British monarchy's ability to manipulate either the affairs of the Church or the State have been severely curtailed. Therein lies the problems faced by both Edward and Charles - along with Wallis and Diana - and several others. Doesn't it just show what an absolute nonsense it is that last May, Charles was crowned as Head of the Church? @@ausbrum
She would have been a good Queen. Married for love, not for money. The tragedy became their strength. The house and its interior were a testament to their personalities.
Try reading some basic history. She didn’t marry him for love
I think male British royals should stay away from American women. History is kind of repeating itself, with the abdication of a prince this time.
Harry Spencer is not a prince, he is the bastard spawn of Diana and Charles SPENCER.
Tu parles pa poule c est pas le perife !!!
What could he find in him ? She's not pretty. 🤔
She was androgynous, pretty to some maybe
A temple to vulgarity and bad taste.
Have you seen Diana's apartments at Kensington? Hideous.
No
I don't think that at least Edward had a happy life.
Tax-free-status... sickening!