A job well done. Kate Middleton has been given a special honor by King Charles in recognition of her “taking on more responsibilities.” On Tuesday, the monarch, 75, bestowed a special honor upon his daughter-in-law, the Princess of Wales, for her hard work over the years and her loyal service to the Crown. Kate Middleton … Read more
Theater review PATRIOTS Two hours and 40 minutes, with one intermission. At the Barrymore Theatre, 243 West 47 Street. Through June 23. What a bore-scht. Peter Morgan’s new play “Patriots,” about how Russian oligarchs catastrophically enabled the rise of Vladimir Putin, opened Monday at the Barrymore Theatre on Broadway. It’s as slow and frigid as … Read more
From one royal to another. “The Crown” star Josh O’Connor gave his two cents on Kate Middleton’s cancer announcement in a new interview. The Princess of Wales, 42, delivered the shocking news on Friday that she was diagnosed with the disease and was undergoing preventive chemotherapy. The British actor — who played a young Prince … Read more
Crown Prince Leka II of Albania has claimed that he was viciously attacked by his estranged wife, Princess Elia, and her father just weeks after announcing their divorce. The royal, who announced that he was splitting from his wife after seven years of marriage in January, is seeking police involvement following the alleged domestic attack. … Read more
Actor Matt Smith has revealed a hilarious encounter he had with Prince Harry following the release of “The Crown.” Smith played Prince Philip in the first two seasons of the hit Netflix series and went on to receive an Emmy nomination for his work on the show. Recalling bumping into the Duke of Sussex at … Read more
Johnny Depp has a surprising new friend: not his longtime collaborator Tim Burton, but Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, also known as “MBS.” According to Vanity Fair, the unlikely friendship – which has “alarmed” Depps’ friends in London – started in July of 2022, when Depp, 60, was filming the French period piece “Jeanne … Read more
He had a royal heartache. After reading countless reviews about the show, Dominic West is glad that Netflix’s controversial series “The Crown” has ended. “All reactions worry me,” West, 54, admitted while appearing on BBC Radio 4’s “Today” Tuesday. “You know, I read all the reviews and I spent two days in bed,” continued West, who … Read more
Crown Prince Leka of Albania made his first public appearance since announcing his shock divorce from Crown Princess Elia after seven years of marriage. The 41-year-old royal stepped out Tuesday in Albania’s capital city of Tirana to pay a visit to the Queen Geraldine statue he and his soon-to-be ex-wife unveiled in Feb. 2022. The Prince … Read more
When you’re a part of one of the most famous royal families in the world, there is bound to be a few movies and TV shows about your life in the limelight. Prince William and his bloodline was recently serialized and dramatized in Netflix’s “The Crown,” with viewers either loving or hating the show for … Read more
Kate Middleton’s uncle is criticizing “The Crown” for its portrayal of her mom, Carole Middleton. The sixth season of the hit Netflix royal drama featured Carole (played by actress Eve Best) in 2001 as she tried to play matchmaker for her daughter (Meg Bellamy) for Prince William after they met at St Andrews University. The … Read more
King Charles could be giving up the throne early in favor of Prince William just as Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II is, according to royal experts. The 83-year-old sovereign — third cousin of the late Queen Elizabeth II — revealed in her New Year’s speech on Dec. 31 that she would be stepping down on Jan. 14. … Read more
Dominic West received widespread critical acclaim for his turn as Prince Charles in Seasons 5 and 6 of “The Crown.” However, the Netflix royal drama has recently earned criticism for its fictionalized portrayal of the Firm. But West, 54, believes that the Windsors are for all intents and purposes, “public property,” and can be depicted … Read more
There comes a time when all good things must come to an end — and that’s what’s about to go down with “The Crown.” The Netflix royal drama will finally conclude on Dec. 14 when the last six episodes of the final season drop. The teaser for the conclusion was released on Friday and gave … Read more
Princess Diana’s story came to a close with the first part of Season 6 of “The Crown.” The first four episodes of the final season dropped earlier this month — and detailed her love affair with Egyptian billionaire Dodi Fayed (Khalid Abdalla), their untimely deaths and Dodi’s relationship with his father, Mohamed al-Fayed. However, the … Read more
The first part of “The Crown’s” highly-anticipated final season dropped on Netflix this week, with viewers tuning in to see how the series would portray the days before Princess Diana’s tragic death. The beloved royal died alongside her boyfriend, Dodi Fayed, in a car crash on Aug. 31 1997, just weeks after they began a … Read more
Dodi Fayed’s ill-fated love affair with Princess Diana played out tragically in the public eye. But few people know that the Egyptian billionaire romanced a stunning American model just before he began dating Diana in the summer of 1997. Fayed and Kentucky-born Kelly Fisher were together for close to a year before he was linked … Read more
“The Crown” will meet its end when the final season concludes on Dec. 14. Season 6 is broken up into two parts — with the first turn dropping Nov. 16 and the second premiering a month later. The last segment will take viewers into the modern era of the British royal family, beginning with Princess … Read more
The sixth and final season of “The Crown” will include a portrayal of Princess Diana’s historic landmine walk in Africa. Netflix released images Wednesday of actress Elizabeth Debicki as the Princess of Wales, embarking on the famous moment when Diana walked across a minefield in Huambo, central Angola. Diana made the trip — just months … Read more
“The Crown” will take its final curtsy this December when it wraps up its sixth and final season. The last episodes of the hit Netflix drama will take viewers into the modern era of the royal family, including Princess Diana’s 1997 death and King (then Prince) Charles’ 2005 wedding to wife Queen Camilla. Creator Peter … Read more
He hasn’t had a moment to spare. “The Crown” creator Peter Morgan confessed that he hasn’t picked up Prince Harry’s controversial best-selling memoir, “Spare,” despite being responsible for the Emmy-winning Netflix series about the royal family. “I’ve not read a word of it,” Morgan told Variety. He added, “Not that I wouldn’t be interested. But … Read more