

TV series
Spying on the Royals
2017, English, on Channel 4. Created by Paul Elston.
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.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 2
- Episode length
- 46 min
- Status
- Ended in 2017
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Where to watch Spying on the Royals
Spying on the Royals is streaming on PBS Masterpiece in India.
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Availability in India as of 9 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Latest episode
S1 E2: Episode 2
Aired 9 April 2017
Seasons 1
Details
- First aired
- 2 April 2017
- Last aired
- 9 April 2017
- Network
- Channel 4
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- TV-PG
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Spying on the Royals: quick answers
Is Spying on the Royals worth watching?
Spying on the Royals doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How many seasons of Spying on the Royals are there?
Spying on the Royals has 1 season and 2 episodes, about 46 minutes each.
Is Spying on the Royals finished?
Yes. Spying on the Royals ended in 2017, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Spying on the Royals on?
Spying on the Royals is streaming on PBS Masterpiece in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
Spying on the Royals parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Spying on the Royals is rated TV-PG. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What shows are like Spying on the Royals?
If you liked Spying on the Royals, try Super/Natural, Finding Your Roots, Who Do You Think You Are?.
Who created Spying on the Royals?
Spying on the Royals was created by Paul Elston and stars Samuel West.
