Famous Affairs That Changed The Course Of History

Shortly after ascending to the throne, King Edward VIII proposed to the American socialite Wallis Simpson, who was in the process of divorcing her second husband. However, their relationship caused a significant scandal due to Simpson still being married at the time. As the Church of England prohibited remarriage for divorced individuals with living ex-spouses, Edward was unable to marry Simpson. In the end, he made the difficult decision to...

...renounce his reign and relinquish his claim to the throne in order to marry the woman he loved. As a result, his younger brother, King George VI, who was unprepared for the role and known to struggle with a stammer, assumed the crown. Meanwhile, King George VI guided the country through the challenges of World War II, while Edward and Simpson spent their later years in France.

There has been extensive deliberation regarding John F. Kennedy's extramarital affairs during his presidency. One woman with whom he is said to have been involved in an affair was Judith Exner. However, it is worth noting that Exner was also engaged in a relationship with mob boss Sam Giancana. Numerous theories have emerged concerning JFK's assassination, and one of them proposes that his involvement with Exner caused him to clash with the Mafia, ultimately resulting in his assassination..

Beatles fans were left in shock when John Lennon made the decision to leave his wife and son and begin a new life with avant-garde artist Yoko Ono. Their surprise turned to a mix of shock and anger when Lennon subsequently decided to part ways with the Beatles in order to pursue more experimental music alongside Ono.

Ultimately, the breakup of the greatest band in history was influenced by various factors, and the romantic relationship between Lennon and Ono undeniably played a significant role among them.

It is also worth looking at history of the Romanovs, the former ruling family of Russia. Nicholas II fell in love with the German princess Alix of Hesse-Darmstadt, but the Russian royal family was against the relationship. Nevertheless, they became engaged in 1893 and married in a quiet ceremony a few days after his father's death. Together they ascended the throne as rulers of Russia.

The period during Nicholas II and Alexandra's reign was indeed characterized by unrest and economic hardships in Russia, which further deteriorated during the First World War. While the Russian people faced the challenges of the war, Nicholas and Alexandra were known to indulge in lavish royal parties and leisurely pursuits on their yachts. These actions, combined with a loss of popular support, contributed to the overthrow of the monarchy. Tragically, in 1918, Nicholas, Alexandra, and their entire family met a grim fate as they were executed, bringing an end to the Romanov dynasty.

As a driven and ambitious young soldier, Napoleon Bonaparte became enamored with a French socialite named Josephine. Despite facing significant opposition, Josephine eventually consented to marry him in 1796. As Napoleon's military campaigns gained momentum, their status elevated, and they were ultimately crowned Emperor and Empress of France. However, their relationship faced its challenges...

Indeed, Josephine's infidelity during Napoleon's military campaigns, coupled with her inability to conceive an heir, strained their relationship. Eventually, Napoleon made the difficult decision to divorce her. Subsequently, Napoleon faced a series of devastating military defeats, leading to his exile from France. During this time, Josephine reportedly suffered from heartbreak and passed away. When Napoleon finally returned to Paris, he took violets from her garden, which he carried in a locket for the remainder of his life. Despite their separation, Josephine continued to hold a significant place in Napoleon's heart.