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Christine Keeler

Christine Keeler — English model and showgirl (1942–2017)
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The Profumo Affair was a 1963 British political scandal in which Secretary of State for War John Profumo had a brief sexual relationship with 19-year-old model Christine Keeler, who was simultaneously involved with Soviet naval attaché Yevgeny Ivanov. Profumo meets Christine Keeler at Cliveden pool party. Chance encounter at Lord Astor's estate initiated relationship between War Secretary and showgirl.

··1959 — 1964·Person
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The Profumo Affair

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Harold Macmillan

Co-documented with Christine Keeler in 1 published dossier, including “The Profumo Affair”.

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John Profumo

Co-documented with Christine Keeler in 1 published dossier, including “The Profumo Affair”.

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