A Very Royal Crisis: Countdown to Abdication

Season 12023

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.

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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.

First Aired
September 21, 2023
Last Aired
September 21, 2023
Runtime
50min
Seasons
1
Episodes
3
Genre
Documentary
Status
Ended
Language
English
Network
SBS, BBC Select
Production
BBC Studios
Cast