The Royal Family Prepares for Turmoil After King's 'Friendly' Call with Prince Harry
The Royal Family is bracing themselves for fresh chaos just hours after a reportedly "friendly" call between King Charles and Prince Harry, as the highly anticipated sixth and final season of the hit series The Crown is set to hit screens tomorrow. The new season, consisting of 10 episodes, will be released in two stages, with five episodes premiering on Thursday and the remaining five on December 14. This season is expected to explore the event that shook the British monarchy to its core - the death of Princess Diana.
Controversial Depiction of Princess Diana as a Ghost
One of the most talked-about aspects of the new season is the controversial decision to depict Princess Diana as a ghost following her tragic death in 1997. Actress Elizabeth Debicki reprises her role as Diana, and the show has already faced a wave of criticism for this creative choice. The new season will delve into the last few months of Princess Diana's troubled life, as well as Prince Charles' desire to replace her in the public's opinion with Camilla, played by Olivia Williams. Other storylines will include Prince William's romance with Kate Middleton.
Clashes and Disagreements within the Royal Family
The first episode of the new season will feature an alleged disagreement between Prince Charles and Queen Elizabeth II, played by Imelda Staunton. The clash revolves around attempts to gain Her Majesty's public approval for Charles and Camilla's relationship, which she ultimately refuses due to the negative impact their previous marriages had on the monarchy. The series will also risk angering the Royal Family by showing Princess Diana describing her wedding to Charles as a "landmine." The depiction of these events is likely to cause tension within the family.
Controversial Scenes and Fan Reactions
The decision to include scenes of Princess Diana as a ghost has sparked a strong reaction from fans on social media. A trailer for the series reveals that Diana's "ghost" interacts with senior royals in two separate scenes. In one of these scenes, Charles speaks tenderly to the vision of Diana in the cabin of a plane. Fans have criticized these sequences, prompting show creator Peter Morgan to clarify that the characters are imagining Diana and not being visited by her spirit.
Prince Harry Breaks Silence with Call to King Charles
In a surprising turn of events, Prince Harry recently broke his silence by calling his father, King Charles, to wish him a happy 75th birthday. This marked their first conversation in over six months. The call reportedly took place during a busy day of engagements, and Prince Harry's camp actively made it known that he intended to reach out to his father. Despite visiting the UK multiple times since Charles's Coronation, Prince Harry has not seen his father since that historic day in May.
Overall, the upcoming season of The Crown is expected to captivate audiences with its controversial depictions of the Royal Family and its exploration of the events that shaped the monarchy. As the series premieres, it remains to be seen how the Royal Family will navigate the fresh chaos that is sure to follow.
