‘The Crown’ Creator and Cast Defend Show Against Backlash Over ‘Exploiting’ Royals and Diana’s Death: The Show Is Not Unkind

The first trailer of Season 5 of The Crown has dropped and it explores chaos unfolding within the monarchy and Princess Diana's explosive BBC interview with Martin Bashir.

It’s been a minute since “The Crown” season four, two years to be exact, which was almost an entire pandemic ago, but Peter Morgan’s acclaimed Netflix series finally returns in November. Season four was set between 1979 and 1990, is set during Margaret Thatcher’s 11-year run as prime minister, and also introduced Lady Diana Spencer into the series.

The upcoming fifth and penultimate season of “The Crown” will tackle what is arguably the biggest royal scandal of the 20th century, the bitter, scorched-earth divorce of Charles and Diana.

Meghan Markle has revealed what Prince Harry said to her following the death of Queen Elizabeth II. The Duchess of Sussex, 41, reflected on the “complicated time” for the royal family for the first time since the monarch’s death on September 8, while sharing the emotional words her husband said to her after losing his grandmother.

Meghan Markle is speaking out about Queen Elizabeth II‘s sad passing.

Meghan Markle thinks some people have the wrong idea about her. The 41-year-old Duchess of Sussex is opening up in a new cover story interview for, which initially took place weeks before the death of Queen Elizabeth II. In it, she talks about interviewing powerful women for her podcast and made a surprising comment about her youth. «I spoke to Paris Hilton last week.

Elizabeth Debicki and Dominic West are speaking out about filming season five of "The Crown" and what it was like to recreate some of the royal family's most iconic moments from the 1990s.  Debicki and West took over the roles of Princess Diana and Prince Charles from Emma Corrin and Josh O'Connor respectively, who played the prince and princess in season four.  Season five picks up the story in 1992, the year the two announced their separation, and showcased the royals as they tried to carry on with their lives. Much of their lives post-separation was highlighted in the media through interviews or paparazzi pictures, something Debicki was grateful for.

Meghan Markle is opening up for the first time about the death of Queen Elizabeth II -- her husband, Prince Harry's, late grandmother. In a new cover story for , the 41-year-old Duchess of Sussex breaks her silence following the passing of the British monarch and the subsequent events thereafter.The initial piece had been set to run earlier this year, but Markle asked for it to be delayed in the wake of the queen's death.

being misunderstood and her Netflix show.In a new interview with Variety, Markle discusses her mourning period following the death of Queen Elizabeth, saying she’s “grateful” for the love and support and that she was able to be with her husband, Prince Harry, at the time.“What’s so beautiful is to look at the legacy that his grandmother was able to leave on so many fronts,” the 41-year-old Duchess said. “Certainly, in terms of female leadership, she is the most shining example of what that looks like.”Though it’s been a “complicated” time mourning the loss of Her Royal Highness, Markle and Prince Harry, 38, are trying to have a positive outlook, remembering that the Queen is now with her husband, Prince Philip. Markle expressed her “deep gratitude” to be able to get to know the Queen and reflected on the first official engagement they did together.“I feel fortunate.

Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, just gave a wide-ranging interview with Variety where she spoke about a myriad of topics including the death of Queen Elizabeth II, her reflections of the passing of the late monarch, and more.

The Crown” as “deliberately cruel” and “unnecessarily unsympathetic.”The source called the dramatic series — which is based on true stories of the royals but also adds in some fictional plots — “republican fiction.”The upcoming season of the Netflix show reportedly suggests that Prince Philip was “pursuing an affair” with Penelope “Penny” Knatchbull, Countess Mountbatten of Burma. It’s believed that they filmed “intimate scenes” between the two characters. The show apparently uses the 1991 death of the countess’ daughter, Leonora, from kidney cancer at 5 years old as a way to start the relationship between her and the prince.“This is indeed an ill-judged, unnecessarily unsympathetic and unfortunate decision,” the source told the Telegraph.

Daniel Craig. The 54-year-old British James Bond star had a bit of deja vu on Tuesday, visiting Windsor Castle to receive The Order of St.

It's been a matter of weeks since King Charles III became Britain's new monarch - and next summer he will be officially crowned during his coronation.

The queen of disco-pop was introduced the new Queen Consort when Dua Lipa and Camilla both attended a star-studded event on Monday, Oct. 17.

BBC News' Huw Edwards, 61, tirelessly reported on the end of an era in British history as the Queen's 70-year-reign sadly drew to a close - but he's adamant that he doesn't want a knighthood for his achievements.The newsreader argued that some had devoted their lives to good causes, but had ended up with nothing in return, so he would be reluctant to receive honours.Huw, who has fronted the BBC's Ten O'Clock News for almost two decades, admitted he had been "desperate" to avoid making a mistake during the tense coverage of the Queen's final hours, and her subsequent lying-in-state and funeral.However, he believes that some have done far more than him and that the suggestion he could receive a knighthood for the coverage is nothing more than "excitable journalism"."I have been involved in nominating people for honours and, in a few cases, people who have spent a lifetime giving time to deserving causes and don’t get anything," he explained."So, although I don’t mean it disrespectfully, the idea of a knighthood embarrasses me.”Huw, along with royal correspondent Nicholas Witchell, worked so hard to get the latest news on the monarch out to the nation that his own mother contacted him out of concern."My mum kept on messaging me saying, ‘You look exhausted, there are huge bags under your eyes,'" he joked.The broadcaster claims that he initially found out about the Queen's death just ten seconds before the rest of the nation.The confirmation ultimately led the star to switch from a navy blue tie to a black one, in order to be appropriately dressed for the period of mourning he knew would follow.Huw had opted to say very little during the coverage, to allow the tragic news to sink in as the public looked on.The reporter

Netflix has revealed a decision about including the crash and death scenes of Princess Diana for the upcoming The Crown.

There’s a plan in place to donate all of the stuffed bears – including Paddington Bears – to the Children’s Hospital following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

Netflix has released some new images of Season 5 of The Crown, including character posters with the tagline “A House Divided,” revealing a split between the two sides.

Zack Sharf Paul Dano has been acting since the early 2000s, but it took playing the Riddler opposite Robert Pattinson in “The Batman” for the world to start noticing the 38-year-old in his every day life. As part of a new GQ cover story, Dano said he now gets recognized in public when he least expects it. One example: When he goes to get the mail. “Like a mailman: ‘Oh, shit!! Riddler!!” the actor said. “When it was said I was going to do that part, I never received that many texts, phone calls, emails,” Dano added later in the interview, noting the production went to extreme lengths to ensure none of Dano’s Riddler production materials would get lost or leaked.