Spying on the Royals (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Series · ★ 8
Released in 2017, Spying on the Royals is a documentary series.
What it’s about. This 2-part documentary series reveals the truth about King Edward VIII's affair with American divorcée Wallis Simpson, and the espionage operation that accompanied the investigation.
Who’s in it. Spying on the Royals stars Samuel West as Narrator (voice).
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Spying on the Royals sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Spying on the Royals page.
If you liked it. Fans of Spying on the Royals tend to enjoy Cosmos, Planet Earth, Planet Earth II and Vikings.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Spying on the Royals (2017)?
- In US, Spying on the Royals is available to stream on PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Spying on the Royals worth watching?
- Spying on the Royals holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Spying on the Royals?
- Spying on the Royals stars Samuel West.
- When was Spying on the Royals released?
- Spying on the Royals was released in 2017.