THE story of how Edward VIII (James DâArcy) abdicated the English throne for the love of the American divorcee Wallis Simpson (Andrea Riseborough) in 1936 might be a familiar one, but W.E. (16s) offers an unusual perspective, exploring the tale from Simpsonâs point of view, and taking into account the fact that while Edward gave up his throne for Wallis, she sacrificed her entire life for him.