The "Wellie" boot was created in 1817 when the Duke of Wellington asked his shoemaker to create a boot he could wear in battle and with evening clothes.

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In 1938, Strayhorn was introduced to Duke Ellington, who asked the young musician to play for him after a show.

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Vicary's wife Hanna asked the Duke if he would like to hold the baby and William happily obliged, calmly cradling the newborn dressed in a 'superbaby' outfit.

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