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(the) Duke of Windsor — the Duke of Windsor [the Duke of Windsor] the title given to ↑Edward VIII after he abdicated (= gave up his right to be king). His wife was given the title of the Duchess of Windsor. See also ↑abdication crisi … Useful english dictionary
Duke of Windsor — King Edward VIII became the Duke of Windsor after his abdication of the throne in 1936 This article is about peerage title. For the rock group, see Dukes of Windsor. The title Duke of Windsor was created in the Peerage of the United Kingdom in … Wikipedia
The Duke of Edinburgh's Award — The DofE logo Abbreviation DofE Formation September 1, 1956 (1956 09 01) (55 years ago) Type Youth training organisation … Wikipedia
Duke of Windsor — Duke of Wind|sor, the →↑Edward VIII, King … Dictionary of contemporary English
Windsor knot — Typical use usually worn at meetings, interviews, and special occasions The Windsor knot, also referred to as a Full Windsor or as a Double Windsor (JUJU) to distinguish it from the half Windsor, is a met … Wikipedia
Windsor — may refer to:*Windsor (automobile) defunct American automobile maker *Windsor (typeface), serif typeface used in the credits of Woody Allen films *Windsor cap, soft men s cap *Windsor chair, type of armchair with turned bars forming a back and… … Wikipedia
Windsor,Wallis Warfield — Windsor, Wallis Warfield. Duchess of Windsor. 1896 1986. American divorcée who married the Duke of Windsor, formerly Edward VIII of England, in 1937. * * * … Universalium
The National Archives — (TNA) is a British Governmental organisation created in April 2003 to maintain a national archive for England, Wales and the United Kingdom . [The National Archives. “ [http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/about/whowhathow.htm Who we are, what we… … Wikipedia
The Devilrock Four — Origin Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Genres Hard rock, Pub rock Years active 2002–present Labels Zatzit Records Shock Records … Wikipedia
Windsor, Wallis Warfield, duchess of — born June 19, 1896, Blue Ridge Summit, Pa., U.S. died April 24, 1986, Paris, France U.S. socialite who became the wife of Prince Edward, duke of Windsor (Edward VIII), after the latter had abdicated the British throne in order to marry her. She… … Universalium
