A source close to the royal family is slamming Countess Mountbatten’s supposed portrayal in “The Crown” as “deliberately cruel” and “unnecessarily unsympathetic.” The source called the dramatic series — which is based on true stories of the royals but also adds in some fictional plots — “republican fiction.” The upcoming season of the Netflix show … Read more
Netflix is reportedly delaying the release of a Prince Harry and Meghan Markle docuseries after its hit show “The Crown” received backlash from an important figure. Deadline reported Monday that the documentary was supposed to stream on Netflix in December, following the return on “The Crown” on Nov. 9. But last week, former UK Prime … Read more
Former British Prime Minister John Major has slammed “The Crown” as “damaging and malicious fiction” amid continuing backlash over the Netflix series’ historical inaccuracies. Major, now 79, served as prime minister from 1990 to 1997, and will feature as a central character in the show’s upcoming fifth season. Set for release next month, Season 5 … Read more
Netflix’s royal drama “The Crown” has ignited controversy for how it allegedly plans to depict Princess Diana’s final moments on-screen. Season 5 of the historical drama about the Windsor family will feature Elizabeth Debicki, 32, taking over the role of the Princess of Wales from Emma Corrin, while Dominic West, 53, will take over the … Read more
“The Crown” has, once again, changed heads. Netflix released photos of its new Season 5 cast of the British royal family TV series on Friday. This ensemble of actresses will continue through Season 6, the show’s last. Imelda Staunton becomes the third and final actress to play Queen Elizabeth II on the series — this … Read more
CNN — While production of Season 6 of “The Crown” was briefly paused after the death of Queen Elizabeth II, Season 5 is still on track to start November 9. When the popular series returns to Netflix, Imelda Staunton will take over the role of the Queen from Olivia Colman who portrayed her in Seasons … Read more
King Edward VIII abdicates the throne for love Edward fell in love with Wallis Simpson, a married woman, and planned to marry her after his coronation when her divorce had come through. However they were denied the opportunity to marry and due to divorce being forbidden for the Royals and decided to move to France together. … Read more