About The Crown


Based on an award-winning play ("The Audience") by showrunner Peter Morgan, this lavish, Netflix-original drama chronicles the life of Queen Elizabeth II (Claire Foy) from the 1940s to modern times. The series begins with an inside look at the early reign of the queen, who ascended the throne at age 25 after the death of her father, King George VI. As the decades pass, personal intrigues, romances, and political rivalries are revealed that played a big role in events that shaped the later years of the 20th century.

The Crown's Imelda Staunton on the 'shock' of playing the Queen when the Queen died

The Crown's Imelda Staunton on the 'shock' of playing the Queen when the Queen died
Dec 1,2023 8:31 pm

...By Charlotte Gallagher & Guy LambertCulture reporters, BBC NewsFrom the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II to the aftermath of the death of Princess Diana, Netflix s The Crown has depicted five decades of the Royal Family s highs and lows...

Lawrence Jones: Ex-tech boss who drugged and raped women jailed

Lawrence Jones: Ex-tech boss who drugged and raped women jailed
Dec 1,2023 11:10 am

... Isla Chilton, of The Crown Prosecution Service, said Jones was a " sexual predator" who had caused " lasting emotional trauma" to his victims...

RuPaul's Drag Race UK: North East queens fighting for crown

RuPaul's Drag Race UK: North East queens fighting for crown
Nov 30,2023 1:31 pm

... Ginger Johnson, from County Durham, Tomara Thomas, from Hartlepool, and Michael Marouli, from Newcastle, are all battling it out for The Crown...

Premier League teams are playing footballers facing abuse claims

Premier League teams are playing footballers facing abuse claims
Nov 30,2023 12:21 am

... When charges were dropped by The Crown Prosecution Service, the club conducted its own internal investigation...

How did a little corner of Canada end up in Old Harlow?

How did a little corner of Canada end up in Old Harlow?
Nov 27,2023 9:11 pm

... Although bereft of screech and cod, many students quickly discover The Crown public house...

Napoleon: How Hollywood has landed in the heart of England

Napoleon: How Hollywood has landed in the heart of England
Nov 27,2023 2:11 am

... Saying no to NetflixThe last three series of Netflix hit The Crown have included a portrayal of Princess Diana, so it made sense for the producers to ask to film at her childhood home Althorp, which has appeared in other films and TV shows...

What is behind Alex Salmond's new legal fight with the Scottish government?

What is behind Alex Salmond's new legal fight with the Scottish government?
Nov 24,2023 1:31 pm

... On the latter, The Crown says they are considering correspondence from Mr Salmond s lawyers and are going to respond in due course...

King Charles III: BBC film goes behind scenes of first year

King Charles III: BBC film goes behind scenes of first year
Nov 24,2023 1:31 am

... The 90-minute documentary is narrated by actress Helena Bonham Carter, who played the late Queen s sister Princess Margaret in The Crown...

Harry and Meghan's future: your questions answered

Nov 20,2023 8:51 am

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex do not use their HRH title, and receive no public funds for The Royal duties,

Here we answer some of The Questions That we have received from the readers of this means about what.

as it is called? - Elle

Prince Harry and Meghan have said That they do not use their HRH title.

From this source, you will be known as Harry , Duke of Sussex, and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex.

Prince Harry remains a Prince, after it was born.

Harry still sixth in line for The Crown ? - Margaret Wyatt

Yes, his Position in The Line of succession will not change.

The Royal sponsorships will you Keep ? - Steve Oltmanns has The Prince been the Driving Force behind the Invictus Games

said The Statement from Buckingham Palace , The Duke and Duchess will continue to maintain their private sponsorships and associations "with The Queen 's blessing".

Harry holds 16 sponsorships, according to The Royal Sussex site, including the Invictus Games Foundation, the Royal Marines and the Rugby Football League (RFL), for which he 2021 hosted the World Cup draw on Thursday.

The RFL has confirmed That he is also Lord continue to as a screen.

Meghan holds four: the National Theatre , The Association of Commonwealth Universities, London-based animal charity Mayhew, and women's charity Smart Works.

Harry waive, to The Position of Captain General of the Royal Marines ? - Sean O'callaghan said The king's son: leave the army was a "really difficult decision"

was The ceremonial head of the Royal Marines is a very important Position , and Harry Let Go . to Lose

it is likely to be a sad moment for The Duke , who has maintained a strong bond with the military

as well As the bowing and the curtseying to The Queen , she will have to do this with any other Royal? - Lisa Townsley

no. Apart from The Queen , who tend not to be members of the Royal Family to bow and curtsy to each other often.

all these measures are reversible, if Harry changes his Mind ? - Andrew C Barquin

In theory, the title of his Royal Highness, the would always stand still, Frogmore would remain hut available, and it would be a lot of work for him.

But closed some doors. The Royal Marines will in all probability look for a replacement as captain General, and the same applies to his other military duties.

The Answer also depends on what he no further.

The couple said they will "continue to be the common values of your Majesty" in their future work, But you can branch to decide, in areas outside of the other Royal tasks.

would be A return possible, But it seems unlikely That it would be to have the same role.

What will Harry do, for the Income ? - Pam,

Harry and Meghan have not confirmed said, you want to be "financially independent", and the Buckingham Palace That they receive public funds for The Royal duties.

What this means in practice for their future work is Clear , But you will be independent and, according to the BBC royal correspondent, Jonny Dymond, The Palace is no supervision over them.

you Will have to pay rent for Frogmore cottage? - Gary O'brien

" Yes. Palace officials have confirmed That they will pay rent for The House , the stay, your UK-family Home - will not be even though we know how much it is.

to pay back £2. 4m of taxpayers ' money That was spent on its renovation. The Prince of Wales Are>still? - Lucy Baldwin

" Yes. It is thought - But not confirmed -That they have received just under £2. 5m per year from Prince Charles.

The money comes from the revenue of The Prince of Wales receives from his estate, the Duchy of Cornwall.

It is not Clear whether the same level of funding will continue.

you have to pay for the necessary security? - Judith Aselton Delaney

We don't know.

Buckingham Palace has not The Details of the security commented on the arrangements, But said they are independent processes, to work That is needed.

A former senior palace official Jonny Dymond said That the discussion on the cost of the pair operates the safety.

Who carried out the cover of The Public commitment previously made by Meghan and Harry ? - William Ransford

It is extra work for the rest of the royals, particularly The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

According to Harry , 201 commitment in the last year visits, while Meghan 83 had.

The Prince of Wales is already implementing a lot of The Queen 's earlier tasks, and The Duke of Edinburgh and Prince of York, he retired from public life.

members of the Royal Family carried out More Than 3,500 engagements in the last year.

The working royals have to assess how many of the Sussexes dates That you can handle.

What questions do you have about Prince Harry and Meghan's decision to take a step back, as senior royals?

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