12. Mrs Wallis Simpson was the twice-married American who, in the 1930s, won the heart of the Prince of Wales. Who was her first husband?
From Quiz The Infamous Mrs Simpson
Answer:
Earl Winfield Spencer
Earl 'Win' Spencer was an officer in the US Navy. During their marriage they spent time in, amongst other places, China. There have been allegations of scandalous goings-on during that time, details of which are said to have found their way to the UK government when Wallis became involved with the Prince of Wales. As far as I know, no-one has ever seen the proof, so we may never know the truth.
'Win' was a violent drunk, and they divorced in 1927. Wallis married Ernest Simpson in 1928.
The Prince's long-standing mistress was Lady Furness, but the Simpson's entry into high society threw Wallis into the Prince's circle, and the rest is history.