The former Prince of Wales faced the grim reality of unemployment in Wales after a steelworks closure left 9,000 jobless. His determination to act put him at odds with the government. His relationship with Wallis Simpson intensified. Have you ever felt helpless in the face of such challenges? #Wales #unemployment #history #politics #royalty | Real Royalty

139K views · 3K reactions | Edward's relationship with Wallis Simpson stirred controversy. Despite her being married and American, their connection deepened. The government even ordered Scotland Yard to spy on the couple, fearing public reaction. The royal family disapproved, setting the stage for a crisis. #royalty #scandal #history #love #affair #WallisSimpson | Real Royalty | Facebook

367K views · 6K reactions | In the 1930s, Wallis Simpson got a daily bouquet at her door, not from her husband, Edward VIII, but from her secret lover. But flowers were the least of it. If her lover’s identity came out, it could’ve toppled the kingdom. | Factinate | Facebook

2.2M views · 34K reactions | Wallis Simpson spent her final years in isolation, suffering from dementia. Her mansion, given to her and her husband, stood forlorn. After a sudden deterioration and a diagnosis of pneumonia, she passed away, 14 years after Edward, bringing to an end the drama that once rocked Britain. #WallisSimpson #RoyalHistory #Paris #DuchessofWindsor #BritishHistory | Real Royalty | Facebook