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30 ago 2020 · Twin sisters Thelma Morgan Furness, left, and Gloria Morgan Vanderbilt feature in a recent novel that focuses on Furness, who had a role in one of the most notable royal stories of the 20th ...
Thelma Furness, Viscountess Furness, second wife of the first Viscount, was an American-born socialite. The Honourable Christopher Furness, only son of the first Viscount by his first wife, was a recipient of the Victoria Cross. Sir Stephen Furness, 1st Baronet, was the nephew of the first Baron.
Thelma Furness, Viscountess Furness (née Morgan, 23 August 1904 – 29 January 1970), was a mistress of King Edward VIII while he was Prince of Wales. She was supplanted in his affections by Wallis Simpson, for whose sake Edward abdicated and became the Duke of Windsor. She was the maternal aunt of the writer, fashion designer, and socialite Gloria Vanderbilt. Furness's first name was ...
Furness was the son of Christopher Furness, 1st Baron Furness and Jane Annette Suggit. [4] He served as Chairman of Furness Withy, the shipbuilding firm, and was also involved in the steel and iron business. [4] He succeeded his father as 2nd Baron Furness in 1912, and in 1918 was created Viscount Furness, of Grantley in the West Riding of the ...
Thelma Furness, Viscountess Furness , mistress of the Prince of Wales who introduced him to Wallis Simpson, circa 1920. Thelma Furness Installation of president Junior auxiliary of Jewish Home for the Aged Biltmore Bowl, 07 November 1951.
6 mar 2020 · Edward also had a long-time relationship with Viscountess Thelma Furness. On Jan. 10, 1931, Lady Furness hosted a party at her country house, Burrough Court, where, in addition to Prince Edward, Mrs. Wallis Simpson and her husband Ernest Simpson were invited. It was at this party the two first met.
