A Very Royal Crisis: Countdown to Abdication

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2023 / 1 temporadas

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Documentary

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 BBC Select Original Documentary 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.

Directors

Actors

Wallis Simpson

King Edward VIII of the United Kingdom

Fiona McGarvey

Marion Milne

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