Duke of Windsor Types Message to the British Legion: A photograph of the Duke of Windsor's letter to the President of the British Legion. This letter, sent by the Duke of Windsor to Sir Frederick Maurice, President of the British Legion (the British war veterans' organisation) was apparently typed by the Duke himself on his portable typewriter. Appearing in the "British Legion Journal", it is the only letter written and signed by the Duke which has appeared in print since his abdication. March 15, 1937. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).