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 ...
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The new King assembles his new staff and his mother, Queen Mary, sees it as a positive beginning. He also assures Wallis that his new position will not change anything but he does make it clear that ...
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With Wallis firmly established as his mistress and his hostess, gossip and muttering begins. When her instructions to the household staff are ignored, the Prince lets it be known in no uncertain ...
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With the chances of getting the government's support for his marriage to Wallis ever diminishing, the King attempts to get their support for a morganatic marriage. Used in some countries when royalty...
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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. Written by Kathy Li
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prince of wales | reference to duchess of windsor | divorcee | 1930s | duke of windsor |Taglines:
He abandoned crown and country for the woman he loved.Parents Guide:
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Country:
UKLanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
23 January 1980 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Edward & Mrs. Simpson See more »Filming Locations:
Fort Belvedere, Windsor Great Park, Surrey, England, UKCompany Credits
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(6 episodes)Sound Mix:
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By Herbert Farjeon
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This mini-series takes place from August 1930 to June 1937. See more »Soundtracks
I've danced with a man, who's danced with a girl, who's danced with the Prince of Wales(uncredited)
By Herbert Farjeon
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I thoroughly enjoy British history. This movie is a fine and accurate adaptation of the life of King Edward VIII who fell helplessly in love with Wallis Warfield Simpson. The actors are top-notch, the location scenes feel authentic, and the music is very enjoyable.
The movie opens with the (then) Prince Edward going on an African Safari, accompanied by one of his (married) lovers. Soon after, he meets up with Wallis and the rest, as they say, truly is history.
This is a rather long movie, but I have enjoyed it many, many times.