Royal Family has reportedly been told they can sue Netflix over The Crown. Pals shown in the new series consulted the Queen's lawyers who claimed they and the royals had grounds for legal action.
Close friends of the family, worried about their own portrayal in the upcoming series, decided to seek advice from solicitors.
They included a range of experts from the Queen's favoured law firm Farrer & Co and Harbottle & Lewis. Friends close to the monarchy were assured they could sue the show's makers, The Sun reports.
But crucially they have shared this advice with The Firm, which could pave the way for the family to take historic action against the show.
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