A Very Royal Crisis: Countdown to Abdication - Season 1 - Eps 3: The Fall of a King
The British nation was divided as the crisis concerning Edward VIII and his relationship with divorced American socialite Wallis Simpson rumbled on. In the eye of the storm, Edward battled with his aides and family members before making his famous broadcast to the nation and relinquishing the crown.
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.
Cast
King Edward VIII of the United Kingdom
Wallis Simpson
Fiona McGarvey
Marion Milne
