The third season of the drama depicted the final days of the Duke, played by Derek Jacobi, and his funeral which was attended by his wife Wallis, played by Geraldine Chaplin.<\/p>\n
However, the fifth season of the drama features flashbacks and testimony from the Duke\u2019s valet, Sydney Johnson, and also depicts the final days of Wallis, Duchess of Windsor.<\/p>\n
So, what happened to the Duchess in her final days?<\/p>\n
The true story of Wallis, Duchess of Windsor\u2019s final days<\/strong><\/h2>\n ![\"""\"]( "\\"\"\"\\"\/")
<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div> Queen Elizabeth II and her husband Duke of Edinburgh meet Wallis Simpson (C), Duchess of Windsor, during their state visit in Paris, May 1972.<\/span><\/figcaption> AFP via Getty Images<\/i><\/span><\/div>\nWallis, Duchess of Windsor was by her husband\u2019s side at their home outside Paris in 1972 during his final days. The pair had a visit from Queen Elizabeth II, her husband Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, and their son Charles, Prince of Wales, during the trio\u2019s state visit to Paris, France.<\/p>\n
After the Duke\u2019s death, Wallis travelled to London to bury her husband and spend time with his family at Buckingham Palace\u00a0 \u2013 with whom she had always had a difficult relationship after Edward had given up the throne for her.<\/p>
Wallis, who was also suffering from Arteriosclerosis, <\/b>is said to have been nervous about coming face to face with her old enemy Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, who she feared remained angry at her for the abdication.<\/p>\n
The pair were only reunited briefly on the day of the funeral itself which included a large ceremony with many public mourners but a smaller and more intimate burial.<\/p>\n
After the funeral, Wallis returned to Paris with John Utter, the Duke of Windsor\u2019s secretary, who had accompanied her to London.<\/p>\n
From that time onwards, Wallis lived in her home outside of central Paris on the remains of her husband\u2019s money and an allowance from the Queen herself.<\/p>\n
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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div> A grudging reconciliation. Queen Elizabeth II speaking to Wallis, Duchess of Windsor after the funeral of Edward, Duke of Windsor.<\/span><\/figcaption> Reg Birkett\/Getty Images<\/i><\/span><\/div>\nThe Duchess became reclusive and unwell, suffering from dementia and having very few visitors.<\/p>\n
Historian Hugo Vickers wrote in the Daily Mail<\/a> that the Duchess\u2019 French lawyer Suzanne Blum abused her position with power of attorney for her own advantage and sold the Duchess\u2019 possessions.<\/p>\nVickers notes: \u201cWithout the Duke, however, age, frailty and grief would take their toll. Over Christmas 1972, she fell out of bed and, though in considerable pain, was not given proper treatment. Only in the new year was it realised that the 76-year-old Duchess had broken her hip. After surgery, she recovered, and was eventually able to walk without a stick.\u201d<\/p>\n
In 1975, as the Duchess became more isolated, she suffered from a perforated ulcer which she never recovered from.<\/p>\n
After this, Wallis\u2019 condition continued to deteriorate and she was heavily medicated.<\/p>\n
Vickers noted that by the spring of\u00a0 1978, \u201cthe Duchess ceased speaking. She had almost ceased to exist as a person. Wallis could hardly move without assistance, being turned to the right and left, moved from her bed to a couch, and then back again.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Duchess received very few visitors, often at Blum\u2019s discretion.<\/p>\n
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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div> The Duchess of Windsor, Wallis Simpson, with her pug dogs at her home in Bois de Boulogne near Paris, France 1974. (Photo by Wolfgang Kuhn\/United Archives via Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption> Wolfgang Kuhn\/United Archives via Getty Images<\/i><\/span><\/div>\nVickers reports that Elvire Gozin, a night nurse who served Wallis for 10 years prior to her death, had travelled to London to warn the Queen of the Duchess\u2019 predicament, but these attempts failed to elicit a response and it is unknown if the Queen was ever aware.<\/p>\n
James Leo, Dean of the American Cathedral in Paris, came to perform last rites for the Duchess in 1986 and noted how the once grand home of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor was now in a state of disrepair and a shadow of its former self.<\/p>\n
The Duchess died on 24th April 1986 and a memorial service was held in Paris before she was later buried next to her husband at Windsor Castle.<\/p>\n
The funeral was attended by members of the royal family. Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother attended the funeral but not the burial itself.<\/p>\n
Among the mourners at the burial were Queen Elizabeth II, the Duke of Edinburgh, the Prince of Wales, and his wife, Diana, Princess of Wales.<\/p>\n
Royal biographer Ingrid Seward writes that Diana claimed she had only seen the Queen cry once and it was at Wallis\u2019 funeral.<\/p>\n
Who plays Wallis, Duchess of Windsor in The Crown season 5?<\/strong><\/h2>\n ![\"""\"]( "\\"\"\"\\"\/")
<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div> Lia Williams as Wallis, Duchess of Windsor in The Crown season 1.<\/span><\/figcaption> Alex Bailey\/Netflix<\/i><\/span><\/div>\nActress Lia Williams<\/strong>, who portrayed Wallis, Duchess of Windsor in the first two seasons of The Crown, reprises her role for flashback scenes in the fifth season.<\/p>\nActor Alex Jennings also reprises his role as Edward, Duke of Windsor in the third episode of the season, Mou Mou.<\/p>\n
Williams also portrays Wallis in scenes depicting the death of the Duchess of Windsor.<\/p>\n
On television, Williams can also be seen in Seaforth, The Russian Bride, Doc Martin<\/a>, The Missing, Kiri, His Dark Materials<\/a>, and The Capture<\/a>.<\/p>\nThe character was previously portrayed in her later years by actress Geraldine Chaplin in two episodes of The Crown season 3.<\/p>\n
The Crown seasons 1 to 5 are available now on Netflix<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\nSign up for Netflix from \u00a36.99 a month<\/a>. Netflix is also available on\u00a0Sky Glass<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Virgin Media Stream<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\nLooking for something else to watch? Check out our guide to the\u00a0best series on Netflix<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0best movies on Netflix<\/a>, or visit our\u00a0TV Guide<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\nThe latest issue of Radio Times magazine is on sale now \u2013\u00a0subscribe now<\/a>\u00a0and get the next 12 issues for only \u00a31. or more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to the\u00a0Radio Times View From My Sofa podcast<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p><\/body><\/html>\n
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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>Wallis, Duchess of Windsor was by her husband\u2019s side at their home outside Paris in 1972 during his final days. The pair had a visit from Queen Elizabeth II, her husband Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, and their son Charles, Prince of Wales, during the trio\u2019s state visit to Paris, France.<\/p>\n
After the Duke\u2019s death, Wallis travelled to London to bury her husband and spend time with his family at Buckingham Palace\u00a0 \u2013 with whom she had always had a difficult relationship after Edward had given up the throne for her.<\/p>
Wallis, who was also suffering from Arteriosclerosis, <\/b>is said to have been nervous about coming face to face with her old enemy Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, who she feared remained angry at her for the abdication.<\/p>\n
The pair were only reunited briefly on the day of the funeral itself which included a large ceremony with many public mourners but a smaller and more intimate burial.<\/p>\n
After the funeral, Wallis returned to Paris with John Utter, the Duke of Windsor\u2019s secretary, who had accompanied her to London.<\/p>\n
From that time onwards, Wallis lived in her home outside of central Paris on the remains of her husband\u2019s money and an allowance from the Queen herself.<\/p>\n
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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>The Duchess became reclusive and unwell, suffering from dementia and having very few visitors.<\/p>\n
Historian Hugo Vickers wrote in the Daily Mail<\/a> that the Duchess\u2019 French lawyer Suzanne Blum abused her position with power of attorney for her own advantage and sold the Duchess\u2019 possessions.<\/p>\n Vickers notes: \u201cWithout the Duke, however, age, frailty and grief would take their toll. Over Christmas 1972, she fell out of bed and, though in considerable pain, was not given proper treatment. Only in the new year was it realised that the 76-year-old Duchess had broken her hip. After surgery, she recovered, and was eventually able to walk without a stick.\u201d<\/p>\n In 1975, as the Duchess became more isolated, she suffered from a perforated ulcer which she never recovered from.<\/p>\n After this, Wallis\u2019 condition continued to deteriorate and she was heavily medicated.<\/p>\n Vickers noted that by the spring of\u00a0 1978, \u201cthe Duchess ceased speaking. She had almost ceased to exist as a person. Wallis could hardly move without assistance, being turned to the right and left, moved from her bed to a couch, and then back again.\u201d<\/p>\n The Duchess received very few visitors, often at Blum\u2019s discretion.<\/p>\n Vickers reports that Elvire Gozin, a night nurse who served Wallis for 10 years prior to her death, had travelled to London to warn the Queen of the Duchess\u2019 predicament, but these attempts failed to elicit a response and it is unknown if the Queen was ever aware.<\/p>\n James Leo, Dean of the American Cathedral in Paris, came to perform last rites for the Duchess in 1986 and noted how the once grand home of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor was now in a state of disrepair and a shadow of its former self.<\/p>\n The Duchess died on 24th April 1986 and a memorial service was held in Paris before she was later buried next to her husband at Windsor Castle.<\/p>\n The funeral was attended by members of the royal family. Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother attended the funeral but not the burial itself.<\/p>\n Among the mourners at the burial were Queen Elizabeth II, the Duke of Edinburgh, the Prince of Wales, and his wife, Diana, Princess of Wales.<\/p>\n Royal biographer Ingrid Seward writes that Diana claimed she had only seen the Queen cry once and it was at Wallis\u2019 funeral.<\/p>\n Actress Lia Williams<\/strong>, who portrayed Wallis, Duchess of Windsor in the first two seasons of The Crown, reprises her role for flashback scenes in the fifth season.<\/p>\n Actor Alex Jennings also reprises his role as Edward, Duke of Windsor in the third episode of the season, Mou Mou.<\/p>\n Williams also portrays Wallis in scenes depicting the death of the Duchess of Windsor.<\/p>\n On television, Williams can also be seen in Seaforth, The Russian Bride, Doc Martin<\/a>, The Missing, Kiri, His Dark Materials<\/a>, and The Capture<\/a>.<\/p>\n The character was previously portrayed in her later years by actress Geraldine Chaplin in two episodes of The Crown season 3.<\/p>\n The Crown seasons 1 to 5 are available now on Netflix<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n Sign up for Netflix from \u00a36.99 a month<\/a>. Netflix is also available on\u00a0Sky Glass<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Virgin Media Stream<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n Looking for something else to watch? Check out our guide to the\u00a0best series on Netflix<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0best movies on Netflix<\/a>, or visit our\u00a0TV Guide<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n The latest issue of Radio Times magazine is on sale now \u2013\u00a0subscribe now<\/a>\u00a0and get the next 12 issues for only \u00a31. or more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to the\u00a0Radio Times View From My Sofa podcast<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p><\/body><\/html>\n By Lewis Knight Published: Wednesday, 09 November 2022 at 12:00 am One of the most controversial figures in the history of the House of Windsor, Wallis Simpson led a colourful life. The Netflix royal drama The Crown has already depicted the effects of King Edward VIII, played by Alex Jennings, abdicating and his attempts to […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":24,"featured_media":25437,"template":"","categories":[1,5],"acf":[],"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2022\/11\/the-crown-duchess-of-windsor-wallis-simpsons-tragic-final-days-explained-scaled.jpg",2560,1783,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2022\/11\/the-crown-duchess-of-windsor-wallis-simpsons-tragic-final-days-explained-150x150.jpg",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2022\/11\/the-crown-duchess-of-windsor-wallis-simpsons-tragic-final-days-explained-300x209.jpg",300,209,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2022\/11\/the-crown-duchess-of-windsor-wallis-simpsons-tragic-final-days-explained-768x535.jpg",768,535,true],"large":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2022\/11\/the-crown-duchess-of-windsor-wallis-simpsons-tragic-final-days-explained-1024x713.jpg",800,557,true],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2022\/11\/the-crown-duchess-of-windsor-wallis-simpsons-tragic-final-days-explained-1536x1070.jpg",1536,1070,true],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2022\/11\/the-crown-duchess-of-windsor-wallis-simpsons-tragic-final-days-explained-2048x1426.jpg",2048,1426,true]},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"importmanagerhub@sprylab.com","author_link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/author\/importmanagerhubsprylab-com\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"By Lewis Knight Published: Wednesday, 09 November 2022 at 12:00 am One of the most controversial figures in the history of the House of Windsor, Wallis Simpson led a colourful life. The Netflix royal drama The Crown has already depicted the effects of King Edward VIII, played by Alex Jennings, abdicating and his attempts to…","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/rss_feed\/25436"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/rss_feed"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/rss_feed"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/24"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/25437"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=25436"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=25436"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}![\"""\"](\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2022\/11\/GettyImages-1224424873-d07392c.jpg?quality=90&crop=7px%2C1811px%2C3253px%2C2167px&resize=620%2C413"\" "\\"\"\"\\"\/")
<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>Who plays Wallis, Duchess of Windsor in The Crown season 5?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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