The Crown to show Prince Philip 'pursuing affair' just weeks after Queen's death

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Royal experts say that showing intimate scenes involving Prince Philip and close pal Penny Knatchbull in series five of The Crown is an immensely 'cruel' move.

The award-winning Netflix show, based on the lives of the Royal Family, has been surrounded endless drama before the next series even airs.Bosses have also gone against Prince William's wishes by re-enacting his beloved mother Princess Diana's bombshell interview with BBC journalist, Martin Bashir, writes the Mirror.Fury has sparked once again ahead of the season five's debut next month as insiders claim producers have also decided to portray Prince Philip ­pursuing an affair in new series of The Crown - just weeks after the nation mourned the Queen’s death.Prince Philip will reportedly be seen in intimate scenes alongside close friend Penny Knatchbull.But shutting down speculation about their long-time friendship, the Queen’s former press secretary Dickie Arbiter said: "This is cruel rubbish" that will "hurt people's feelings".Netflix viewers will see the Duke of Edinburgh, who passed away in April 2021, pursuing an affair with Penny, 69, - who is now the Countess Mountbatten of Burma.According to TV insiders, the pair are seen touching hands as Philip complains about his marriage with Queen Elizabeth to Penny.Although Netflix bosses had considered postponing the release of the fifth series - which has already been steeped in controversy - the series will still go ahead and it is set to be broadcast November 9 - just two months after Queen Elizabeth passed away.Royal experts have warned showing intimate scenes with Philip and Penny on The Crown is an immensely 'cruel' move from Netflix bosses so soon after the Queen's sad passing."Coming just weeks after the