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Spying on the Royals (2017)

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Episode 2
46 min

Season 1 • Episode 2

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Episode 2

Apr 9, 2017

After his abdication, Edward and Wallis holiday in America, unaware they are being tailed by US intelligence agents. The outbreak of war and dealings with a Nazi collaborator in Lisbon raise concerns for MI5.

Overview

Documentary

This 2-part documentary series reveals the truth about King Edward VIII's affair with American divorcée Wallis Simpson, and the espionage operation that accompanied the investigation.

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secret investigationlove affairsurveillancedivorceebritish historybritish royal familybritish monarchyedward viii
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Creator

Paul Elston

First AiredApr 2, 2017
StatusEnded
Seasons1·Episodes2
Channel 4

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Samuel West

Samuel West

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