Ostracized From the Family

Even in their twilight years, Edward and Wallis remained estranged from the embrace of the British royal fold. Snubbed from pivotal family events, they watched from the sidelines as Elizabeth II tied the knot, with their names conspicuously absent from the guest list. In moments of crisis, such as the illness and eventual passing of Edward’s brother, George VI, they were notably excluded from familial circles.

While Edward received a begrudging invitation to his brother’s funeral, Wallis was left out in the cold—a glaring omission that underscored their lingering isolation. Their absence extended to subsequent royal funerals, with Wallis notably omitted from the guest roster until 1967, serving as a stark reminder of the enduring rift that persisted between them and the esteemed halls of the monarchy.