[Irene Adler]

No, when Edward VII gave up the throne, he gave it up for himself and for all his descendents. He removed himself from the line of succession.

I very, very much doubt this story. The Duchess of Windsor had a probable abortion during her "China" period before she met Edward VII. She was really ill afterward and may have had a hysterectomy as a result. There is some question about Edward VII's ability to father children as well. The Duchess herself is quoted as saying he was not "heir conditioned" (one of her famous bon mots).

[codebreaker]

Go to the picture section of her relatives and the facial features compared to the Windsors-incredible, very close to a match.

If National Security vouches for this, I wouldnt bet against it.

[Thinkin' Gal]

Maybe she's hoping the Windsors will get together for a family photo.

[Chemnitz]

I think the "heir conditioned" remark was said about the father of our current Queen Elizabeth, but it may also apply to the Duke of Windsor. I think that was the appeal of the Duchess. One book claims to have a photograph of her working in a brothel, that she was a plant for Hitler. The Duke was insane about the ugly broad. He was reasonably handsome and the Catch of the Day. She had to have something going for her to snag him. Note too that he was spirited out of England and kept a virtual prisoner during WWII, as a "governor" in the Caribbean.

Your name reminds me of our family's favorite rose - the Queen E.

[YaYa123]

I curtsey to your wisdom, oh great Queen of Iowa.