A Very Royal Crisis: Countdown to Abdication
2023•TV-G•1 Seasons•3 Episodes•Ended
Documentary
This is the true tale of the biggest scandal ever to engulf the British Royal Family – a forbidden love affair which had a devastating impact. This series recounts the story behind the ten days leading to Edward VIII abdicating his throne to marry American divorcee Wallis Simpson. It would change the royals, the press and British history forever.
Network
SBS, BBC Select
Origin
GB
Cast
King Edward VIII of the United Kingdom
Wallis Simpson
Fiona McGarvey
Marion Milne
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