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Fifteen years after having abdicated the throne to marry the woman he loved—Wallis Simpson—King Edward VIII, now the Duke of Windsor, published his memoirs. Once a King: The Lost Memoir of Edward VIII reproduces this uncrowned King's previously unseen writing, including much that he could or would not write for publication in 1951. Jane Marguerite Tippett weaves together Edward's writing alongside newly uncovered interviews with the Duke and Duchess, diary entries from ghostwriter Charles Murphy and other sources.
If you have discovered where your ancestors came from in the old country, you may be planning a visit. This presentation will provide an overview of many important considerations for making such a journey.
Join Curator of the Derby Collection at Knowsley Hall Stephen Lloyd to learn more about the history, architecture, and treasures of Knowsley Hall.