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

On a sunlit, tree-lined street in Cannes, Wallis Simpson, Duchess of Windsor, and Jimmy Donahue, an heir to the Woolworth estate, take a leisurely stroll with one of the Windsor’s pugs in 1953. The Duchess, wearing a belted dress and sunglasses, holds the leash. Donahue walks alongside her amidst vintage cars, including a Citroën Traction Avant, parked along the curving road. Framed by an out-of-focus vehicle in the foreground, the candid photograph captures a relaxed moment as strong sunlight casts distinct shadows on the pavement.

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Cars, Pets, Sunglasses

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