New Season of The Crown Shakes Up the Monarchy
The Royal Family is preparing for fresh chaos just hours after King Charles had a "friendly" call with Prince Harry. The highly-anticipated sixth and final season of The Crown is set to premiere tomorrow, with the first five episodes releasing on Thursday and the remaining five on December 14. This season will feature the shocking event that shook the British monarchy to its core: the death of Princess Diana.
Controversial Portrayal of Princess Diana
The new season of The Crown has sparked controversy with its portrayal of Princess Diana. Elizabeth Debicki returns as Princess Diana, even after her death, appearing as a ghost. The show will explore the last few months of Princess Diana's troubled life and Prince Charles' desire to replace her in the public's opinion with Camilla, played by Olivia Williams. Other storylines include the romantic relationship between William and Kate Middleton.
Tensions Between Prince Charles and Queen Elizabeth II
In the first episode, viewers will witness an alleged disagreement between Prince Charles and Queen Elizabeth II, played by Imelda Staunton. The clash revolves around Charles' attempts to gain the Queen's approval for his relationship with Camilla. However, the Queen refuses, citing the broken marriages that resulted from their previous relationships.
The Controversial Ghostly Appearance of Princess Diana
One scene in particular is expected to ignite controversy, as Princess Diana appears as a ghost and interacts with senior royals. A trailer for the series shows Charles speaking tenderly to the vision of Diana in the plane that brings her body back to the UK from Paris. Fans have voiced mixed reactions to these scenes, with some criticizing the decision to include Diana as a ghost. Series creator Peter Morgan has explained that these characters are imagining Diana, rather than being visited by her spirit.
Prince Harry's Birthday Call to King Charles
Prince Harry recently broke his silence by calling his father, King Charles, to wish him a happy 75th birthday. This conversation marked their first communication in over six months. The Duke of Sussex also reportedly spoke with his wife, Meghan, during the transatlantic call. Sources characterize the conversations as friendly and cordial. This interaction comes after Harry's multiple visits to the UK since Charles's Coronation, but the two had not seen each other since that historic day in May.
