- We see the old and frail King George V in a chair and staring in confusion at a man who's trying to read a legal document to him.
- It looks like they're trying to get things sorted out with the Kingdom of Britain before the king dies, but the king can't follow their words because his mind has degenerated.
- He approves the document nonetheless. He barely recognizes the members of his family.
- The duke walks in on his brother Edward talking to his mistress Wallis on the phone. The duke tries to call him to dinner.
- In the dining room, Edward checks to see if his father is in pain. His mother then scolds him for being late and being generally unpleasant.
- An attendant comes in and whispers something to the queen. Seconds later, we see King George dead with his family standing around his bed.
- The old queen kisses Edward's hand and says, "Long live the King," because Edward is now the King of England.
- The duke kisses his hand as well, and Edward says he hopes he'll be good like his father before collapsing onto his mother and crying. It's hardly a kingly way to act.
- Later, the duke questions Edward about why he broke down in front of everyone. Edward says he's sad about his mistress Wallis because now there's no way he could ever marry her.