Christine Keeler was a British model and showgirl, best known for her involvement in the Profumo Affair during the early 1960s. Born on February 22, 1942, in London, she became a prominent figure in British society due to her relationships with high-profile individuals, including John Profumo, the British Secretary of State for War. The Profumo Affair scandal erupted when it was revealed that Keeler had been involved with both Profumo and a Soviet diplomat, raising concerns about national security. The controversy led to Profumo's resignation in 1963 and had significant political repercussions, ultimately contributing to the decline of the Conservative government at the time.