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Spying on the Royals

IMDb 8.0 2017 • 46 min • Documentary

Director

Paul Elston

Country

GB

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

Samuel West
Samuel West Narrator (voice)

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