The King's Speech Scene 15 Summary

  • The duke chases Edward down into a wine cellar and asks him about the things he's been neglecting as king.
  • For starters, he wants to know what'll be done about Adolph Hitler, who seems to be marching over all of Europe.
  • Edward says he plans on marrying Wallis Simpson and carrying on just as he's been doing.
  • When the duke gets really upset, he starts stammering and Edward makes fun of him. The duke has some crucial things to say, but he can't get them out.
  • Edward accuses the duke of trying to bump him off the throne.
  • Edward returns to Wallis and flirts with her openly.