Hiatus in Vienna

In a gesture of kindness, a trusted friend extended an invitation for Edward to take refuge in Vienna as he charted the uncertain course of his future. Yet, despite the lifeline offered, Edward’s appreciation seemed to wane as he slipped into the familiar patterns of entitlement—traits inherent to his privileged upbringing.

Untethered from the gilded comforts of royalty, Edward grappled with the harsh reality of financial responsibility, a stark departure from the lavish lifestyle he had always known. Meanwhile, across the Channel, Wallis Simpson indulged in the fantasy of their impending grand wedding, unaware of the mounting debts that accompanied her extravagant plans.