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Royal Wives at War
Royal Wives at War

Royal Wives at War

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History

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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.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

59 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

08 January 2016

Country

United Kingdom

Cast

Gina McKee

Gina McKee

Wallis Simpson

Emma Davies

Emma Davies

Elizabeth, Queen Mother

Nick Waring

Nick Waring

Edward VIII

John Sackville

John Sackville

George VI

Emma Campbell-Jones

Emma Campbell-Jones

Thelma Furness

Richard Harrington

Richard Harrington

Narrator

David Summer

David Summer

Alexander

Lady Colin Campbell

Lady Colin Campbell

Self

Andrew Morton

Andrew Morton

Self

Anna Sebba

Anna Sebba

Self

Adolf Hitler

Adolf Hitler

Self (archive footage)

Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom

Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom

Self

Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother

Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother

Self (archive footage)

King George VI of the United Kingdom

King George VI of the United Kingdom

Self (archive footage)

Wallis Simpson

Wallis Simpson

Self (archive footage)

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