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Issue 3/4 2005 (Issue 8) |
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An important 1923 Prince of Wales |
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| COVER PHOTO/STORY: An important 1923 Prince of Wales painting is for sale | a | Color photograph of a painting by artist Howard Chandler Christy that appeared in McCall's Magazine, September 1924, with an article by Major Frank E. Verney, "The Prince Who Does Not Want to Be King." Photo © Lawrence Steigrad Fine Arts 2005 |
| Editor's Column | Mark Gaulding (CA) | A review of this issue as well as topical commentary on current stories that are in the headlines. |
| THE SOCIETY REPORT: The Duchess and the Royal Family | Tori Van Orden Martinez (IL) | Part Two of a two-part series about the relationship the Duchess had with the Royal Family. This issue focuses on The Kents, Lord Louis Mountbatten, and Queen Elizabeth II. |
| WE Society Rendezvous | Erna Bringe (IL) and Bridie Kelly (CA) | Founding Society members and former editors, Erna Bringe and Bridie Kelly enjoy a reunion in Windsor Wonderland!. |
| COVER STORY: An important Prince of Wales painting is for sale | Lawrence Steigrad, Lawrence Steigrad Fine Arts Gallery, New York | Lawrence Steigrad gives us the provenance and story of the Howard Chandler Christy painting that is for sale at Lawrence Steigrad Fine Arts Gallery in Manhattan. |
| WE EXCERPTS: The Life & Gardens of Harvey Ladew | Christopher Weeks | Excerpts from the autobiography of Harvey Ladew, "American Equerry to His Royal Highness." The Duke & Duchess of Windsors' various meetings with the Mr. Ladew. |
| House of Windsor/House of Strong | Nicholas Nicholson, Manager, Special Client Services, Mrs. John L. Strong Co. | A fascinating account of the relationship between the Windsors and Mrs. John L. Strong Co., who provided the couple with stationery throughout their lifetime. |
| Society Member News | a | Features new members, highlights from upcoming issues, highlights from previous issues. |
| Postscript: Another WE Treasure Trove | Hector Zerbino(FRANCE)/Mark Gaulding (CA) | A recent auction in Paris of WE-related wedding items that originally came from Charles and Fern Bedaux's Chateau de Cande. French Society Member Hector Zerbino brings us this follow-up report. |
| Duke & Duchess of Windsor Society: Member Profile | Tori V. Martinez (IL) | An interview with Society Member Tori V. Martinez | .
| Duke & Duchess of Windsor Society: le collezioni of Society Member Tori V. Martinez | Tori V. Martinez (IL) | Favorites are highlighted from Tori's Windsor collection. | .
| WE: biblio-wise: Maitresse-en titre (the king's mistress) | Mark Gaulding (CA) | The book Sex With Kings, by Eleanor Herman, is reviewed. |
| WE: biblio-obscure | Mark Gaulding (CA) | Three obscure books about the abdication. |
| WE: cuisine-wise--Entertaining at the Bois: A complete winter menu | June Gaulding (CA) | June tests recipe from These Entertaining People by Florence Pritchett Smith. A complete luncheon menu that includes "Stuffed Red Mullet Antibes," "Sauteed Chicken with Chanterelle Mushrooms," and "Mango Compote, Hot Rum Sauce." |
| WE Sightings | Society Members | Includes Wallis & Edward excerpts from Paper Magazine, InStyle Magazine, The New Yorker Magazine, The New York Times, The New York Post, and The Washington Post. |
| ebay auction sightings | a | A comprehensive review of recent ebay auction results for Duke & Duchess of Windsor-related items. A Duke of Windsor sterling silver trophy tankard sells for $8,000. A unique Cartier diamond pen and brooch, commissioned in 1968 sells for $3,624 |