While still the Prince of Wales, the future Edward VIII meets the married American socialite, Wallis Simpson. Their relationship causes furor in the palace and in parliament, especially when King George V dies, Mrs. Simpson gets divorced, and King Edward announces his intentions to marry her.
| Writing | Simon Raven | Writer |
| Writing | Frances Donaldson | Writer |
| Directing | Waris Hussein | Director |
| Production | Andrew Brown | Producer |
| Sound | Ron Grainer | Music |
| Editing | Beryl Wilkins | Editor |
| Production | Joyce Gallie | Casting |
| Production | David Graham | Casting |
| Art | Allan Cameron | Production Design |
| Art | Martyn Hebert | Production Design |
| Costume & Make-Up | Jennie Tate | Costume Design |
| Costume & Make-Up | Diane Thurley | Costume Design |
| Costume & Make-Up | Angela Seyfang | Makeup Artist |
| Costume & Make-Up | Sally Thorpe | Makeup Artist |