Name: A Very Royal Crisis: Countdown to Abdication
Released: 2023-08-19T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Fiona McGarvey, Hugh Bonneville

TV Show · Documentary · Biography

Explores the story behind the ten days leading to Edward VIII abdicating his throne to marry American divorcee Wallis Simpson. The event changes the royals, the press and British history forever.

2023 · 49m

Starring Fiona McGarvey, Hugh Bonneville

EPISODE 1

The Secret Scandal

In the 1930s, the Prince of Wales meets and falls in love with an American socialite, Wallis Simpson. When the prince's father dies and he is to be crowned King Edward VIII, Edward is determined to have Wallis as his queen.

49m
EPISODE 2

Collision Course

Edward VIII's desire to marry an American divorcee set him on a collision course with the British press, the royal household and the government. The prime minister tries to stop the king in a desperate attempt to prevent a constitutional crisis.

49m
EPISODE 3

The Fall of a King

The British nation is divided as the crisis concerning Edward VIII and his relationship with American socialite Wallis Simpson rumbles on. In the eye of the storm, Edward battles with his aides and family members before relinquishing the crown.

50m