Edward & George: Two Brothers, One Throne
Edward & George: Two Brothers, One Throne

Edward & George: Two Brothers, One Throne

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2012
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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.

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King Edward VIII of the United Kingdom

Self (archive footage)

King Edward VIII of the United Kingdom
Acting

King George VI of the United Kingdom

Self (archive footage)

King George VI of the United Kingdom
Acting

King George V of the United Kingdom

Self (archive footage)

King George V of the United Kingdom
Acting

Wallis Simpson

Self (archive footage)

Wallis Simpson
Acting

Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom

Self (archive footage)

Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom
Acting

Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother

Self (archive footage)

Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother
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Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

Self (archive footage)

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
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Winston Churchill

Self (archive footage)

Winston Churchill
Acting

Neville Chamberlain

Self (archive footage)

Neville Chamberlain
Acting

King Edward VII of the United Kingdom

Self (archive footage)

King Edward VII of the United Kingdom
Acting

Queen Alexandra

Self (archive footage)

Queen Alexandra
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Princess Margaret

Self (archive footage)

Princess Margaret
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Queen Mary

Self (archive footage)

Queen Mary
Acting

Franklin D. Roosevelt

Self (archive footage)

Franklin D. Roosevelt
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Eleanor Roosevelt

Self (archive footage)

Eleanor Roosevelt

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