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August 14, 1940
Mcallen Daily Press
Mcallen, Hidalgo County, Texas
What is this article about?
The Duke of Windsor and his duchess prepare to arrive in Nassau, Bahamas, greeted by natives from outlying islands whose boats emit strong odors of conch stew and frying fish. Many locals still call him 'The King,' unaware of his abdication for marriage.
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Natives, Odors to Greet Duke at Nassau Docking
NASSAU, Bahamas, Aug. 14.—(UP)—The Duke of Windsor, governor and commander-in-chief of the Bahamas, and his American-born duchess will arrive in an atmosphere of conch stew, frying fish and burning grease.
For the natives of the outlying islands were arriving in Nassau harbor in full force today, their hand-built sloops emitting a variety of odors that never permeated the scullery of Buckingham palace. So far, the authorities have made no provision to clear the harbor for the Duke's ship, now expected to arrive here this weekend.
For miles around the word went out along the native grapevine that "The King" was coming. Many had never heard that the Duke had given up his throne to marry the former Wallis Warfield Simpson, but they knew that this week would bring a very important occasion.
NASSAU, Bahamas, Aug. 14.—(UP)—The Duke of Windsor, governor and commander-in-chief of the Bahamas, and his American-born duchess will arrive in an atmosphere of conch stew, frying fish and burning grease.
For the natives of the outlying islands were arriving in Nassau harbor in full force today, their hand-built sloops emitting a variety of odors that never permeated the scullery of Buckingham palace. So far, the authorities have made no provision to clear the harbor for the Duke's ship, now expected to arrive here this weekend.
For miles around the word went out along the native grapevine that "The King" was coming. Many had never heard that the Duke had given up his throne to marry the former Wallis Warfield Simpson, but they knew that this week would bring a very important occasion.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Fortune Reversal
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Duke Of Windsor
Nassau Arrival
Bahamas Natives
Boat Odors
Abdication
Conch Stew
What entities or persons were involved?
Duke Of Windsor
Duchess
Wallis Warfield Simpson
Where did it happen?
Nassau, Bahamas
Story Details
Key Persons
Duke Of Windsor
Duchess
Wallis Warfield Simpson
Location
Nassau, Bahamas
Event Date
Aug. 14, Arrival This Weekend
Story Details
Natives from outlying islands arrive in Nassau harbor with odors from conch stew and frying fish on their sloops to greet the arriving Duke of Windsor and duchess. Authorities have not cleared the harbor. Word spread via native grapevine that 'The King' is coming, many unaware of his abdication to marry Wallis Warfield Simpson.