Edward & Mrs. Simpson
While still the Prince of Wales, the future Edward VIII meets the 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.
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Edward & Mrs. Simpson
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Nov 6, 1978
Runtime
5h 50m
Genres
TV Movie, Drama, Romance
User Score
100%
Original Title
Edward & Mrs. Simpson
Production Companies
Thames Television
Director
Waris Hussein
Description
While still the Prince of Wales, the future Edward VIII meets the 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.