Royal Wives at WarHistoryRoyal Wives at WarHistorythumb_upthumb_downRoyal Wives at WarJanuary 8, 2016Directed byTim DunnThe 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.US content warning british royal family Last Updated: 8 days ago Request Update CastGina McKeeWallis SimpsonEmma DaviesElizabeth, Queen MotherNick WaringEdward VIIIJohn SackvilleGeorge VIEmma Campbell-JonesThelma FurnessRichard HarringtonNarratorDavid SummerAlexanderLady Colin CampbellSelfAndrew MortonSelfAnna SebbaSelfAdolf HitlerSelf (archive footage)Elizabeth II of the United KingdomSelfQueen Elizabeth the Queen MotherSelf (archive footage)King George VI of the United KingdomSelf (archive footage)Wallis SimpsonSelf (archive footage) Image Gallery