Startling historical documents have shed new light on one of the most controversial episodes in Royal Family history - the 1937 tour of Nazi Germany by the Duke and Duchess of Windsor.
The Forbidden Royal Tour
Fresh evidence reveals that King Edward VIII and American divorcee Wallis Simpson's infamous visit to Germany wasn't merely a diplomatic gesture, but rather a display of their genuine admiration for Adolf Hitler's regime. The tour occurred just months after Edward's shocking abdication from the throne to marry Simpson.
Previously classified documents show that the couple weren't reluctant participants, but enthusiastic supporters of the Nazi cause. Their tour included multiple meetings with high-ranking Nazi officials and culminated in a private meeting with Hitler himself at his Berchtesgaden retreat.
Photographic Evidence Tells Damning Story
Perhaps most damning are the photographs from their tour, showing the former king giving full Nazi salutes during inspections of SS troops. Wallis Simpson appears equally engaged, smiling and participating in the various ceremonies honouring the Nazi leadership.
Historical experts now believe the tour was intended to demonstrate the couple's political alignment with fascist ideals, at a time when Britain was desperately trying to maintain peace in Europe.
The Real Motivation Behind the Visit
According to royal historians, the German tour served multiple purposes for the controversial couple:
- To establish their political credentials with European fascist leaders
- To position Edward as a potential puppet ruler should Germany conquer Britain
- To express their genuine ideological sympathy with Nazi policies
- To rehabilitate their image after the abdication crisis
The revelations come from recently uncovered correspondence and government documents that paint a disturbing picture of the couple's true political leanings.
Lasting Impact on Royal Family
This explosive new evidence confirms long-standing suspicions about the Windsor's fascist sympathies and explains why the Royal Family worked so diligently to distance themselves from the couple in subsequent years.
The documents suggest that the British government considered the former king such a security risk that they exiled him to the Bahamas during World War II to prevent him from becoming a rallying point for Nazi sympathisers.
This dark chapter in royal history continues to fascinate historians and royal watchers alike, serving as a stark reminder of how close the British monarchy came to being entangled with one of history's most evil regimes.
