The Woman He Loved

Overview

In 1936, Edward VIII abdicated in order to marry the woman he loved, Wallis Simpson, a twice divorced American. These events caused a scandal around the world and Wallis has since been demonised as the woman who stole the King of England.

Director: Charles Jarrott

Cast

Jane Seymour

Wallis Simpson

Olivia de Havilland

Aunt Bessie Merryman

Tom Wilkinson

Ernest Simpson

Anthony Andrews

Prince of Wales / Edward VIII

Lucy Gutteridge

Thelma

Robert Hardy

Winston Churchill

Julie Harris

Alice

Phyllis Calvert

Queen Mary

Richenda Carey

Maud Kerr-Smiley

Susan Denaker

Connie Thaw