RedHanded ShortHand: Wallis Simpson – The Nearly-Nazi-Queen of England
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Mar 24, 2026 A dive into the wild rumours that surrounded Wallis Simpson, from lurid sexual gossip to alleged Nazi flirtations. They trace her Baltimore roots, marriages, and rise into royal circles. The story follows the abdication crisis, exile in France, decadent social life, and the shady lawyer who exploited her. Myths like the Chinese dossier and Ribbentrop carnations are examined alongside efforts to reassess her reputation.
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From Baltimore Belle To International Socialite
- Wallis Simpson rose from Baltimore socialite to globe-trotting divorcee who pursued wealthy husbands and social status.
- Hannah Maguire recounts her marriages to Earl Winfield Spencer and Ernest Simpson and a year living in China that reshaped her social life.
Marriage To Ernest Put Her Near Royal Circles
- Wallis entered London high society and married shipping magnate Ernest Simpson, which positioned her near royalty.
- Josephine explains her role shift when she met Edward in 1931, replacing Thelma Furness as his mistress and gaining influence.
Scandal Mythologized Her China Years
- Rumours about Wallis's past in China morphed into a lurid 'Chinese dossier' used to discredit her politically and socially.
- Josephine details claims like the 'Shanghai grip' and opium den stories that were never substantiated.