Evening Star Newspaper, June 3, 1937, Page 3

Record of a Royal Romance That Rocked the World’s The Duke of Windsor, then Prince of Wales, with Mrs. Simpson on the beach at Biarritz in 1934. the first nhotos of the couple together. Then brother. dio message heard around One of A previously THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, THURSDAY, JUNE 3, 1937. unpublished picture, taken in 1935, as they shopped in Vienna. came the news that rocked the empire Edward VIII had abdicated, leaving the throne to his He is shown as he announced this fact in a the world. The former King, now become Windsor, went into exile in Austria. ruary, 1937, he was visited in Vienna by his sister, Princess Mary, and her husband, the Earl of Hare- wood. They are said to have discussed the duke's financial position. Abdication was little dreamed of when this photo was mad e at a Cannes retreat in 1935. »—:‘,,4' —Copyright, Movietone News, from Black Star. o i the Duke of Later, in Feb- One month Kent, paid Ed duke's marria went back to decree of Mrs. after, his brother, the Duke of ward a visit in Vienna, where they are reported to have talked over the ge to Mrs. Simpson. Edward his retreat to await the final Simpson’s divorce. Greatest Empire Two years ago a cameraman caught the Prince and Mrs. Simpson in happy mood at the Ascot races in England. The decrce was granted last May 3, and the duke, a very happy man, smilingly posed for pictures at St. Wolfgang be- fore leaving Austria to join his fiancee in Tours, France. One of the best of photos, made just after Edward became King. Mrs. Simpson was a guest of the royal vacation party on the Dalmatian coast, August, 1936. On May 7 the former British monarch joined Wallis Warfield at the Chateau de Cande, Monts, France, and they were photographed together for the first time since his abdication. They were wed quietly at the chateau today, with none of the royal family in attendance. Windsor es; lost | sovereign of a friendly people and she | whom his highness has chosen from | a noble country to which we are at- | tached with the same precious bonds | and glory—permit him ust received the mutual ing your destinies to give the most sincere wishes for | your happiness. * * *" When the couple re-entered the tur- | reted chateau from the terrace during | the cocktail interim between services | they went separately to the music Altar Improvised. Rev. Mr. Jardine, his glasses on his | nose, stood beside the hastily impro- | vised altar—made up of borrowings | from neighborhod churches—wearing | his white surplice and waiting to read the service. 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He stood before the altar, in| the center of which stood a 2-foot | golden cross. Rogers Escorts Bride. | A moment later Herman L. Rogers, Steadfast American friend of the cou- ple, escorted in the bride. Soft notes came from the organ as Marcel Dupre played a wedding prelude. It made a peaceful setting of the scene. Calling the duke by all his given . the vicar asked: * * Edward Albert Christian George Andrew Patrick David * * wilt thou love her, comfort her, honor her and keep her? * » “I will,” the duke answered loudly. ‘The minister then asked the duchess, calling her “Bessie Wallls,” if she would “obey, serve, love and honor.” The bride, repeating after the par- son, answered in steady, hushed voice: ‘% ** And to obey until death do us part.” Ring Is Placed. Windsor, also following the minis- ter's reading, took the wedding ring | of Welsh gold from Rev. Mr. Jardine | and slipped it on his bride's finger. “With this ring I thee wed,” Edward said, “* * * and with all my worldly goods I the endow * * *.” The vicar called upon the assemblage to pray, asking that God give his bless- ing “to this man and to this woman.” “May they remain in perfect love and peace together,” the preacher added in prayer. “Those whom God has joined to- gether let no man put asunder * * I pronounce that they be man and wife together, in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.” It was exactly 12:14 pm. (6:14 am., | Eastern standard time) when Edward and Wallis arose, man and wife, from | the white satin cushion on which they | had knelt to receive the church’s un- willing blessing. Guests Partake of Feast. Now the guests arose and headed for the long table that was crowded With trays of lobster, baked ham, pas- tries and other delicacies for the buffet wedding breakfast. Champagne was passed to all the guests and Maj. 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Graham, British consul at Nantes, and M. Ber- nard, a special secret service official Placed directly before a long table at the east end of the room were four chairs, where the bride, the bride- groom, Rogers and Metcalfe sat About 12 feet behind them were five other chairs, where Mrs. Rogers, Mrs. D. Buchanan Merryman, the “Aunt Bessie”; Bertrand, | Vernet and Graham sat. | The table was covered with a dark At both ends were big vases with pink and white peonies. | The salon in the centuries-old | castle provided a rich setting. Thei walls were covered with dark red cloth. On them hung three paintings of horses and a big oil of the Resur- rection. On another table was a bunch of flowers bound by a ribbon stamped with a chain of American flags. Other Floral Decorations. Over the big stone fireplace on the | south side of the room—which is! about 40 feet by 20 feet—stood an- other huge bouquet of peonies. Under a window at the opposite end a third table was banked with vases of mixed red, blue, yellow and white flowers. One of its bouquets was a large bunch of lilies. Mrs. Rogers wore an ensemble con- sisting of a printed gown and a long, | navy blue crepe coat topped Wwith a | large straw hat of navy blue. “Aunt Bessie” wor a printed dress and a blue | felt hat. Each had a lavender orchid | at the waist. Duke Makes Appearance. ‘The duke walked into the room alone at 11:41 am. (5:41 a.m. Eastern standard time). He was smiling happily and looking | well rested as he circled among his| guests, shaking hands with all of them. In the moment before his bride joined him Edward spent most of his time chatting with Graham. He seemed much interested whem the Consul, who once held & post in | Ecuador, mentioned it. “Oh, yes,” the duke said, “I know South America very well. I have never been in Ecuador but I have been in La Paz (Bolivia). That's terribly high, too, you know.” Mrs. Warfield came in then, wearing her gown of “Wallis blue.” The duchess’ wedding dress was cut on almost severely simple lines. I Pee Gee PAINT YOUR BRiCK, STUCCO OR CONCRETE HOME SHOULD BE PAINTED WITH— BAY STATE BRICK & CEMENT COATING Years of Experience Have Proven Its Superiority Employ a Painter MUTH 710 13th N.W. came up high in front she wore a glittering sapp! F her left wrist sparl p bracelet. Her ear: the bejeweled ensemble. Her hat, shoes and gloves were of the same shade of blue as her d. | t was of a toqL feathers in ire brooch. ed a sap- ngs matched Mercier, immedi- ately with the ceremony, informed the new duchess she was obliged to obey r husband and follow him wherever e might go. He told the duke he| must provide for all his wife's needs. | When the mayor asked Windsor if | he accepted Mrs. Warfield as his| wife, the bridegroom nodded slightly and answered “Out.” | Mrs. Warfield gave her residence as | Cannes. Duke Congenial Host. The duke, married man now at 43, played the happy role of genial host. After the double ceremony he sum- moned some of the newspaper men | who had stayed with him in his months of travel “in exile.” After a spokesman for them con- | gratulated the newlyweds, Windsor | answered | “Thank you very much indeed for | your good wishes. I was very sorry | I could not have you all to the wed- ding, but there was not room | The duchess, standing happily be- | e her third husband, shook hands as each of the correspondents was presented The bridegroom mingled among all his guests, passing informally from one group to another, handAshaklng‘ with all. Those he suspected of shyness he escorted personally to the banquet table, urging them to eat heartily. “Why didn't you take something to | eat?” he asked. “You know it's there to eat, not just to look at.” Hope for Happy Private Life. The Duke and Duchess of Windsor voiced their hope for a “happy and useful private life” after the “trying time” of Edward's abdication preced- ing their marriage. The duke in a statement addressed to “the public” thanked all who had wished him and his beloved Wallis happiness. He said: “The duchess and I wish to thank all those who have so kindly sent presents and good wishes on the occa- sion of our marriage. “We shall never forget their friendly messages, which mean so much to us to that mea. hope will be g In another s nted to us.' their duche: treatment of him and He appealed for y feel now is their due,” and promised that he would not withdraw into secrecy. He said “The Duke and Duchess wish to take this opport pressing to journal tion of the courtesy which has, for the most part, been shown to them under recedented circumstances. the { Windsor y of ex- appr to the press, | movin the duke thanked newspaper men for | country “the pri- | “They would like it to be on the rec- | ord that, although inaccurate state- ments and reports seem to have been unavoidable during these which have been trying for all con- cerned, there has been an evident willingness to contradict them. “In regards the future, the duke realizes that any atmosphere of crecy would be unsatisfactory and w always be prepared to supply any news of importance concerning the duchess and himself “At the same time, the duke and duchess, while fully understanding the difficulties, want this day to ap- peal to the press of the world to give them that measure of consideration and privacy which they feel now is their due.” Before the skies were gray with 3316 P 8t N. 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