Edward and Mrs Simpson

Season 1

While still the Prince of Wales, the future Edward VIII meets married American socialite Wallis Simpson. Their relationship causes furor in the palace and in Parliament, especially when King George V dies, Mrs. Simpson gets divorced, and King Edward announces his intentions to marry her.

Where to Watch Season 1

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7 Episodes

The Little Prince
E1
The Little PrinceEdward, Prince of Wales, meets Lady Furness and, in East Africa, goes on a private safari with her. Back in England, she becomes hostess at his residence at Fort Belvedere and introduces him to Wallis Simpson.
Venus at the Prow
E2
Venus at the ProwIn part 2, Edward's growing infatuation with Wallis creates scandal. In Biarritz the couple cross the boundary between friendship and love.
The New King
E3
The New KingIn part 3, George V has died. Ernest Simpson tells Edward that Wallis has to choose between them.
The Divorce
E4
The DivorceWallis's divorce is heard at Ipswich, Stanley Baldwin pressures Edward and Beaverbrook persuades the press to keep quiet.
The Decision
E5
The DecisionEdward refuses all advice including warnings that press silence cannot last.
Proposals
E6
ProposalsHarmsworth suggests that if Wallis marries Edward she should not take on his rank or succession.
The Abdication
E7
The AbdicationFinal part of the seven episode dramatisation of the romance between Edward, Prince Of Wales, and Mrs. Wallis Simpson.