Go back

The Little Prince

Episode number: 1

Overview: Edward, Prince of Wales, meets Lady Furness and, in East Africa, goes on a private safari with her. Back in England, she becomes hostess at his residence at Fort Belvedere and introduces him to Wallis Simpson.

Venus at the Prow

Episode number: 2

Overview: In part 2, Edward's growing infatuation with Wallis creates scandal. In Biarritz the couple cross the boundary between friendship and love.

The New King

Episode number: 3

Overview: In part 3, George V has died. Ernest Simpson tells Edward that Wallis has to choose between them.

The Divorce

Episode number: 4

Overview: Wallis's divorce is heard at Ipswich, Stanley Baldwin pressures Edward and Beaverbrook persuades the press to keep quiet.

The Decision

Episode number: 5

Overview: Edward refuses all advice including warnings that press silence cannot last.

Proposals

Episode number: 6

Overview: Harmsworth suggests that if Wallis marries Edward she should not take on his rank or succession.

The Abdication

Episode number: 7

Overview: Final part of the seven episode dramatisation of the romance between Edward, Prince Of Wales, and Mrs. Wallis Simpson.