Cultural depictions of Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson

Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson have been depicted in popular culture, both biographical and fictional, following his abdication in 1936 and their marriage the following year.

The abdication of Edward VIII was featured in the multi-award-winning historical drama film The King’s Speech, in which his decision to stand down was depicted solely upon his desire to marry Wallis Simpson.

Queen Mary is depicted as continuing her condemnation of his marriage to Mrs Simpson and his decision to abdicate,[3] and faces animosity towards his attendance of Elizabeth's coronation, subsequently declining his invitation .

[5] The sixth episode of the second season features the Duke returning to London in a bid to ask Queen Elizabeth II for forgiveness of his abdication and to allow him to work for the monarchy.

In Lady of the Night, Chunky reads a paper which proclaims Edward "The Best Dressed Man in the World", prompting him to go to a tailor with his suits and demand: "You fix these!