Meet The Crown’s Royal Protocol AdviserFondly referred to as “Major Dave,” Royal Household veteran David Rankin-Hunt is on hand to ensure the series’ ceremonial details are spot on.
The Crown Recap: UnsuitableLord Mountbatten and the Queen Mother’s scheme to suppress Charles and Camilla’s relationship sets in motion the royal family’s slow evolution.
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The Crown Recap: The Right WomanBefore leaving this earth, the Duke of Windsor uses Charles’s burgeoning relationship with Camilla to sow the seeds of another succession crisis.
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The Crown Recap: Failure to LaunchThe Apollo 11 lunar mission proves an inspired avenue by which to explore Philip’s deep-seated self-loathing.
The Crown Recap: Duty CallsCharles’ investiture as Prince of Wales is a learning experience in more ways than one.
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The Crown Recap: It’s Not Easy Being QueenElizabeth is cruelly reminded of why she can’t spend her days raising horses: She has to keep her power-hungry family members in check.
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The Crown Recap: Hidden FigureWith Philip’s mother newly installed at the palace, Princess Anne coerces a family reconciliation via an age-old secret royal weapon: the press.
The Crown Recap: Dull vs. DazzlingWe return to the complicated relationship between the royal sisters for a deliciously soapy (and historically suspect) Margaret showcase.
The Crown Carries on Splendidly in Season 3A seamless casting change, in which the great Olivia Colman takes over as Her Majesty, marks the Netflix series’ smooth transition into a new era.