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Spying on the Royals

8.020171 seasonTV-PGTV SeriesDocumentary

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.

DirectorPaul Elston
WriterPaul Elston
ProducersPaul Elston·Simon Berthon

Where to watch

PBS Masterpiece Amazon ChannelPBS Masterpiece Amazon ChannelHooplaHoopla
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Episode 1
Apr 2, 2017
E2
Episode 2
Apr 9, 2017

Cast · Directed by Paul Elston

SWSamuel West
Samuel West
Narrator (voice)

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Spying on the Royals — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Spying on the Royals?

Spying on the Royals is streaming on PBS Masterpiece and Hoopla in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Spying on the Royals on Netflix?

No, Spying on the Royals is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on PBS Masterpiece and Hoopla.

Is Spying on the Royals on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Spying on the Royals isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on PBS Masterpiece and Hoopla instead.

Where can I watch Spying on the Royals for free?

Spying on the Royals is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla in Canada.

How many seasons are in Spying on the Royals?

Spying on the Royals has 1 season in total (2 episodes). The series concluded in 2017.

Are all episodes of Spying on the Royals out yet?

Yes — all 2 episodes across 1 season of Spying on the Royals are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Spying on the Royals?

No — Spying on the Royals ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.