Wallis and Edward: Part II - The Real Story Behind The Crown

We know the story: an American divorcee, a king who gave up his throne, and a royal scandal that changed the British monarchy forever. But how much of the Wallis Simpson and Edward VIII story shown in Netflix's The Crown is actually supported by the historical record?

In this episode of Women in History, we take a closer look at how The Crown portrays both Wallis and Edward, their relationship, the abdication crisis, their controversial connections to Nazi Germany, and their complicated relationship with the British royal family.

We explore what the series gets right, where it takes dramatic liberties, and why historians continue to disagree about the motives and personalities of these two fascinating and controversial figures.