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The Abdication Speech

2m 16s

Watch an extended extract from King Edward VIII’s abdication speech from December 11, 1936.

Extras
Discover the fierce rivalry between two women during Britain's abdication crisis of 1936.
Listen to Elizabeth the Queen Mother (Emma Davies) discuss duty to one's self.
Hear about dressing royal icons from costume designer Joanna Beatty.
Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother pens a letter about her enemies.
Polesdan Lacey was used as the location for the scenes in Royal Wives at War.
Wallis Simpson, played by Gina McKee, recounts the advice she received from her mother.
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