A Very Royal Crisis: Countdown to Abdication - Season 1 - Eps 2: Collision Course

Name: Eps 2: Collision Course
Released: 2023-09-21

2023-09-21 • 50 min • ⭐ 0/10

Edward VIII's monarchy hung in the balance. His desire to marry an American divorcee had set him on a collision course with the British press, the Royal Household, and the government. The prime minister was desperate to prevent a constitutional crisis by stopping the king from marrying. But the King believed Wallis had to be the nation's Queen.

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About A Very Royal Crisis: Countdown to Abdication

Title: A Very Royal Crisis: Countdown to Abdication

First Air Date: 2023-09-21

Last Air Date: 2023-09-21

Status: Ended

Rating: 0/10 (from 0 votes)

Language: EN

Seasons: 1

Total Episodes: 3

Network: SBS BBC Select

Genres: Documentary

Production Companies: BBC Studios

Synopsis

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.