The 1936 abdication crisis unfolded as King Edward VIII chose to relinquish his royal duties to marry Wallis Simpson, a twice-divorced American socialite.
The future Edward VIII, Prince of Wales, meets American socialite Wallis Simpson, a married woman, sparking controversy in the palace and Parliament.
Aired: Nov 8, 1978His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales performs his official duties well and ...
Aired: Nov 15, 1978With Wallis firmly established as his mistress and his hostess, gossip and mu...
Aired: Nov 22, 1978The new King assembles his new staff and his mother, Queen Mary, sees it as a...
Aired: Nov 29, 1978As Wallis proceeds with her divorce, away from London, there is increasing co...
Aired: Dec 6, 1978With Wallis Simpson's interim divorce decree issued, the King makes his inten...
Aired: Dec 13, 1978With the chances of getting the government's support for his marriage to Wall...
Aired: Dec 20, 1978With all avenues now exhausted, King Edward VIII accepts his situation and pr...
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