Duchess of Windsor

William 'chose' KateIndeed, that is the biggest difference — and authentic fairy-tale aspect — between this wedding and Diana's wedding and so many other royal weddings dating back hundreds of years: He chose her, says Hugo Vickers, a royal historian latest book: Behind Closed Doors about the final years of the Duchess of Windsor who will be commenting on the wedding for Associated Press TV.

William and Kate plan modern wedding 2011

He and Wallis, now the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, go on to a life of luxurious exile and global celebrity.

Rome Hartman: Kate and William: 100 Days to Go Rome Hartman 2011

Developed in 1926 as the Roney Palace, the resort, among the first to offer pools and beachside cabanas, attracted the likes of Rita Hayworth and the Duke and Duchess of Windsor.

Keeping Chic in a Miami Storm Laura Landro 2010

That meant working with wardrobes including those of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, and curating major pieces of costume, like the wedding suit of King James II, circa 1670.

The Farmer's Wife Of Vintage Fashion 2010

Developed in 1926 as the Roney Palace, the resort, among the first to offer pools and beachside cabanas, attracted the likes of Rita Hayworth and the Duke and Duchess of Windsor.

Keeping Chic in a Miami Storm Laura Landro 2010

They have three of Jackie and one of Bette Davis, that's in my book, and also the Duke and Duchess of Windsor.

'Smash This Camera': Galella On His Iconic Shots 2010

It once happened with the Duchess of Windsor at a party she threw.

The Farmer's Wife Of Vintage Fashion 2010

Thompson's maybe best known for those biopics he did on Lucy Ball and Desi Arnaz, Sonny and Cher, and the Duke and Duchess of Windsor.

TV producer pitching Kelley's Oprah bio to networks -- we help 2010

Truman Capote hunches on his knees in a chair, almost cringing; while the Duchess of Windsor dominates her corner, despite appearing to have only one leg.

'The Gambler' Triumphs in London 2010

They have three of Jackie and one of Bette Davis, that's in my book, and also the Duke and Duchess of Windsor.

'Smash This Camera': Galella On His Iconic Shots 2010