Sydney Johnson

Sydney Johnson (/1923 – 17 January 1990) was a Bahamian-born personal attendant who notably served as the valet and footman to Prince Edward, Duke of Windsor, formerly King Edward VIII of the United Kingdom, and his wife, Wallis, Duchess of Windsor, for more than thirty years. He later worked for the Egyptian businessman Mohamed Al-Fayed. He married a French woman in 1960, with whom he had four children. Johnson's wife died around 1972, shortly after the death of the duke. Johnson left the duchess's service in 1973 to care for his children, reports differing if he resigned or was dismissed. Johnson was later reportedly employed by Lady Glover, the wife of Douglas Glover. During subsequent years, he worked with Al-Fayed during the restoration of Villa Windsor and served as curator of the collections. while a younger version was portrayed by Joshua Kekana.