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Winifred May Mones, Marquesa de Casa Maury (née Birkin, formerly Dudley Ward; 28 July 1894 – 16 March 1983), commonly known by her first married name as Freda Dudley Ward, was an English socialite. She was best known for being a married paramour of Edward, Prince of Wales, who later became Edward VIII.
WINIFRED FREDA DUDLEY WARD, NEE BIRKIN (1894-1983) was the mistress of the Duke of Windsor when he was Prince of Wales and widely acknowledged as his first great love. Pictured in The Tatler with her two daughters, Penelope and Angela.
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Jul 28, 2021 · They had two daughters together: Penelope (born 4 August 1914) and Claire (born 25 May 1916). Freda is perhaps best known as being the mistress of the Prince of Wales, the future King Edward VIII, before she was supplanted. They met in March 1918 during a chance encounter.
Sep 3, 2023 · English: Winifred May, Marquesa de Casa Maury (28 July 1894 – 16 March 1983), born Winifred May Birkin, universally known by her first married name as Freda Dudley Ward, was an English socialite best known for being a mistress of the Prince of Wales, who later became King Edward VIII.
English socialite Freda Dudley Ward (1894 - 1983, left) and Lady Birkenhead (1913 - 1992, right) at the christening of Adrian Michael Berry at Gray's Inn Chapel, London, 19th October 1937. Adrian is the son of Lady Birkenhead's brother Michael Berry and his wife Pamela.