Summaries

The Queen Mother and Wallis Simpson look back at the dramatic events of 1936, which led to King Edward Vlll giving up the throne for the woman he loved.

A combination of live discussion of the relationship between Wallis Simpson and her sister-in-law, Queen Elizabeth (mother of Queen Elizabeth II), with enacted portions of the story by Gina McKee, as Wallis Simpson, and Emma Davies, as the Queen Mother. The live discussions include the participation by royal biographer Andrew Morton, socialite Lady Colin Campbell, and biographer, Anne Sebba.—Martha Eckert

Details

Keywords
  • year 1936
  • queen mother
  • reminiscing
  • king edward viii
  • wallis simpson
Genres
  • Drama
  • History
Release date Jan 7, 2016
Countries of origin United Kingdom
Official sites Official site
Language English

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Tech specs

Runtime 59m
Color Color
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