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Royal Wives at War

Royal Wives at War

Season 1 Episode 1 | 54m 25s

The British royal family torn apart, a nation and empire thrown into crisis and the world plunged into war. To mark 80 years since Britain’s Abdication Crisis in 2016, this drama-documentary for the BBC and PBS reveals a fierce rivalry between two women, Elizabeth the Queen Mother and American socialite Wallis Simpson, and the political, cultural and constitutional repercussions their bitter feud.

Aired: 09/16/16 | Expires: 04/10/22
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Royal Wives at War
Preview
Discover the fierce rivalry between two women during Britain's abdication crisis of 1936.
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Royal Wives at War
The Abdication Speech
Nick Waring performs the role of King Edward VIII.
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Royal Wives at War
Elizabeth on Elizabeth
Listen to Elizabeth the Queen Mother (Emma Davies) discuss duty to one's self.
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Royal Wives at War
How to Dress Royal Icons
Hear about dressing royal icons from costume designer Joanna Beatty.
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Royal Wives at War
The Royal Wives Trail
Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother pens a letter about her enemies.
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Royal Wives at War
Ten Locations in One
Polesdan Lacey was used as the location for the scenes in Royal Wives at War.
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Royal Wives at War
Wallis on Wallis
Wallis Simpson, played by Gina McKee, recounts the advice she received from her mother.
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