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Edward & Mrs Simpson: The Felixstowe connection

What role did the Suffolk seaside town play in the biggest royal scandal of all?

When King Edward VIII fell in love with American divorcee Wallis Simpson he had to choose between his throne and her.

But how did Felixstowe feature in the story?

Matt Marvel sets the scene as historian Dr Mike Walker explores the Suffolk connection to what was the biggest scandal of its day.

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