

Royal Wives at War
2016, English. Directed by Tim Dunn.
The 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.
- Runtime
- 0h 59m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Royal Wives at War is streaming on Britbox and BBC Select in India.
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Cast & crew
- Tim DunnDirector
- Gina McKeeWallis Simpson
- Emma DaviesElizabeth, Queen Mother
- Nick WaringEdward VIII
- John SackvilleGeorge VI
- Emma Campbell-JonesThelma Furness
- Richard HarringtonNarrator
- David SummerAlexander
- Lady Colin CampbellSelf
- Andrew MortonSelf
- Anna SebbaSelf
- Adolf HitlerSelf (archive footage)
- Elizabeth II of the United KingdomSelf
Details
- Released
- 8 January 2016
- Country
- United Kingdom
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Royal Wives at War runs 59 minutes (0h 59m).
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Royal Wives at War is streaming on Britbox and BBC Select in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Royal Wives at War?
If you liked Royal Wives at War, try The Young Victoria, Victoria & Abdul, The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex.
Who directed Royal Wives at War?
Royal Wives at War (2016) was directed by Tim Dunn and stars Gina McKee, Emma Davies, Nick Waring.