Wallis & Meghan: American Duchesses
45'
Documentary
UK
Movie Info Sheet
Meghan Markle and Wallis Simpson, two American women who married into the British royal family, share striking parallels in their experiences. Wallis, a twice-divorced socialite, became the Duchess of Windsor after Edward VIII abdicated the throne in 1936 to marry her. The couple was met with scorn and exile. Similarly, Meghan, a former actress, faced intense media scrutiny after marrying Prince Harry in 2018. The press’s focus on her American background, mixed-race heritage, and previous career often crossed into racist territory. Both women were criticized for challenging royal norms, and their stories reflect the monarchy’s evolving relationship with modern society and its controversies.
Production
Tudor Productions
Tudor Productions
Director
Micah Smalling-Green
Micah Smalling-Green
Territories
French speaking World (excluding French speaking Canada)
French speaking World (excluding French speaking Canada)