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A Cartier ruby and sapphire brooch given to Wallis Simpson by Edward VIII at the start of their love affair has gone on display ahead of an auction.A Cartier ruby and sapphire brooch given to Wallis Simpson by Edward VIII at the start of their love affair has gone on display ahead of an auction.
The piece which bears their first name initials, WE, was commissioned in 1934 by the King, then the Prince of Wales.The piece which bears their first name initials, WE, was commissioned in 1934 by the King, then the Prince of Wales.
It is expected to fetch £35,000, while another gift of a Cartier cuff bangle is anticipated to sell for £30,000.It is expected to fetch £35,000, while another gift of a Cartier cuff bangle is anticipated to sell for £30,000.
Such lavish gifts fuelled rumours about the Prince's love for Mrs Simpson, for whom he later gave up the throne.Such lavish gifts fuelled rumours about the Prince's love for Mrs Simpson, for whom he later gave up the throne.
In January 1936, King George V died and the Prince became King Edward VIII.In January 1936, King George V died and the Prince became King Edward VIII.
Golden spheresGolden spheres
As King, and Supreme Governor of the Church of England, Edward could not marry the American divorcee and had to choose between his country and his lover.As King, and Supreme Governor of the Church of England, Edward could not marry the American divorcee and had to choose between his country and his lover.
By December, he had abdicated following a constitutional crisis and Wallis Simpson had filed for divorce from her husband.By December, he had abdicated following a constitutional crisis and Wallis Simpson had filed for divorce from her husband.
The bracelet is inscribed with 'For a happier New Year'The bracelet is inscribed with 'For a happier New Year'
They married in exile the following year and lived as the Duke and Duchess of Windsor.They married in exile the following year and lived as the Duke and Duchess of Windsor.
It was around 1940 that the former king gave his wife the bracelet as a present.It was around 1940 that the former king gave his wife the bracelet as a present.
It is decorated with three central rows of golden spheres and inscribed with the words: "For a happier New Year, Nassau 1-1-41, WE."It is decorated with three central rows of golden spheres and inscribed with the words: "For a happier New Year, Nassau 1-1-41, WE."
The auction will take place at Bonhams in London on Thursday. The auction will take place at Bonhams in London on 7 December.