Duke and Duchess of Windsor cancel US trip

Duke and Duchess of Windsor cancel US trip

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The Duchess of Windsor attracted public attention by canceling their trip to the United States, citing unfriendly American labor as the reason. This situation is metaphorically described as 'uneasy lies the head without a crown,' highlighting the challenges faced by those in positions of influence.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event brought the Duchess of Windsor back into the public eye?

A new fashion line

Cancellation of their US trip

A royal scandal

Their marriage announcement

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason given for the cancellation of the Duchess's trip to the United States?

Health issues

Unfriendly sentiments from American labor

Political tensions

Weather conditions

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which group was reportedly unfriendly, leading to the change in the Duchess's plans?

European diplomats

The royal family

American labor

The British aristocracy

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is the situation of the Duchess described metaphorically?

A ship without a sail

A bird without wings

A tree without roots

A head without a crown

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the metaphor 'a head without a crown' suggest about the Duchess's situation?

A position of power

A state of happiness

A feeling of unease

A sense of freedom