Topic: Edward Viii

The hosts compare Meghan Markle to Wallace Simpson, the American divorcee for whom King Edward VIII abdicated the throne in 1936. They note that Markle and Prince Harry are actually distant cousins and discuss the historical parallels of an American woman disrupting the British monarchy. The segment examines the "greatest love story" narrative versus the reality of political upheaval.

The discussion explores the darker allegations against Wallace Simpson, including claims she was a Nazi spy or prostitute. Some historians argue that the Simpson affair was an excuse to remove the "wrong king" (Edward VIII) in favor of his brother, George VI. The hosts speculate if Markle was similarly "activated" to cause chaos within the modern throne.