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The King's Speech Family Quotes

How we cite our quotes: All quotations are from The King's Speech.

Quote #10

DAVID: Departing prematurely to complicate matters.

David is selfish enough to think that his father is dying on purpose to ruin his (David's) relationship with Wallis Simpson. If David becomes king, then he'll have no choice but to end his relationship. Or he could just give up the family throne, which he eventually does.