Edward & George: Two Brothers, One Throne

Edward & George: Two Brothers, One Throne

52 mins | Documentary | May 18, 2012

The complex relationship between royal brothers Edward VIII and George VI, who were both at the heart of the infamous abdication crisis of 1936, is the subject of this excellent documentary. From British Pathé TV's Royalty Collection.

Edward & George: Two Brothers, One Throne

52 mins | Documentary | May 18, 2012

Edward & George: Two Brothers, One Throne
The complex relationship between royal brothers Edward VIII and George VI, who were both at the heart of the infamous abdication crisis of 1936, is the subject of this excellent documentary. From British Pathé TV's Royalty Collection.
Producers LOOKS
Original title Edward & George: Two Brothers, One Throne
Directors Claire Walding
Writers Claire Walding

Cast

King Edward VIII of the United Kingdom

as Himself (archive footage)

King George VI of the United Kingdom

as Himself (archive footage)

King George V of the United Kingdom

as Himself (archive footage)

Wallis Simpson

as Herself (archive footage)

Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom

as Herself (archive footage)

Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother

as Herself (archive footage)

Prince Philip

as Himself (archive footage)

Winston Churchill

as Himself (archive footage)

Neville Chamberlain

as Himself (archive footage)

King Edward VII

as Himself (archive footage)

Queen Alexandra

as Herself (archive footage)

Princess Margaret

as Herself (archive footage)

Queen Mary

as Herself (archive footage)

Franklin D. Roosevelt

as Himself (archive footage)

Eleanor Roosevelt

as Herself (archive footage)