A Very Royal Crisis: Countdown to Abdication

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

Sep 21, 2023

Last Aired

Sep 21, 2023

Episode Runtime

50m

Network

SBS, BBC Select

Country

GB