John Profumo and Valerie Hobson
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John Profumo and Valerie Hobson
John Dennis Profumo (1915-2006), British conservative politician and Secretary of State for War in Harold Macmillans government until his involvement with call girl Christine Keeler (and his subsequent denial of any impropriety) during the infamous Profumo Affair led to his resignation. Pictured with his wife, actress Valerie Hobson (1917-1998). Date: c.1960
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In this striking photograph, John Profumo, a prominent British Conservative politician and Secretary of State for War under Harold Macmillan's government, is seen with his wife, actress Valerie Hobson. The image, captured around 1960, presents a contrasting portrait of a seemingly happy married life against the backdrop of the political scandal that would soon engulf Profumo's career. Profumo's downfall began when he was involved with Christine Keeler, a call girl who also had an affair with Soviet naval attaché Yevgeny Ivanov. Profumo initially denied any impropriety when questioned about the relationship in the House of Commons, but the ensuing investigation revealed the truth. The Profumo Affair, as it came to be known, shook the British political establishment and led to Profumo's resignation in June 1963. Despite the looming scandal, the photograph captures a moment of tranquility and happiness between Profumo and his wife, Valerie. Hobson, a successful actress in her own right, had married Profumo in 1954 and stood by him during the tumultuous events that followed. Their marriage, which produced three children, endured the scandal and eventually survived. The Profumo Affair is a significant moment in British political history, revealing the complexities of power, morality, and personal relationships. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of a time when public figures' private lives were brought under intense scrutiny, and the consequences of such revelations could be far-reaching and devastating.
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