A Very Royal Crisis: Countdown to Abdication

About the show

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.

Starring

King Edward VIII of the United Kingdom

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WS

Wallis Simpson

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FM

Fiona McGarvey

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MM

Marion Milne

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