
Jimmy Donahue, an heir to the Woolworth estate, and Wallis Simpson, Duchess of Windsor with the Windsor’s Pug. Although openly gay, Donahue claimed he had a four-year affair with the Duchess. Cannes 1953. Cars: Citroën Traction Avant , Peugeot, Renault 4CV, Cadillac
Wallis Simpson, Duchess of Windsor, and Woolworth heir Jimmy Donahue walk the Windsor's pug on a sunlit road in Cannes, 1953. The Duchess, in a sleeveless top and patterned skirt, holds the leash while Donahue follows in a short-sleeved collared shirt and trousers. Several vintage cars, including a Citroën Traction Avant, are parked along the road, which is bordered by a low stone wall with dense foliage rising behind it. Strong shadows on the ground indicate a bright, midday sun.
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