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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

Not available in India
Streaming in 6 other countries

Spying on the Royals isn't on any streaming service in India right now, but it's available in Australia, Canada, Guernsey, New Zealand and 2 more. Streaming rights are licensed per 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 isn't on any streaming service in India yet, but it's available in Australia, Canada and United Kingdom and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Spying on the Royals on Netflix?

No, Spying on the Royals is not on Netflix in India as of September 2026.

Is Spying on the Royals on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Spying on the Royals isn't on Amazon Prime Video in India right now.

Where can I watch Spying on the Royals for free?

Spying on the Royals isn't streaming in India yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

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.