What’s the ‘royal scandal’ The Crown won't touch in its last season?
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Even in the final season, Netflix show The Crown’s sensational take on the British royal family and their endless controversies doesn't shy away from tackling rumours or controversies.
However, it appeared to sidestep one particularly intriguing storyline in its upcoming sixth and last season.
In its latest season, The Crown faces criticism for its portrayal of sensitive royal moments, particularly those involving the late Princess Diana.
However, there's a notable scandal the show avoids exploring, which is the alleged sexual assault case involving Prince Andrew and the speculative connection to infamous pedophile billionaire Jeffrey Epstein.
Creator Peter Morgan revealed that the production team ‘haven’t gone anywhere near’ the controversy at all.
In early 2022, King Charles' younger brother settled a civil sexual assault case with Virginia Giuffre, who alleged that she was coerced into a sexual encounter with him at various locations in 2001.
The settlement, which involved an undisclosed sum, did not include an admission of liability. Prince Andrew has also continued to deny the allegations.
This royal controversy remained unexplored by The Crown, adding another layer of complexity to the show's portrayal of the British monarchy.
The upcoming sixth and final season of The Crown will span the years from 1997 to 2005, encompassing the controversial period in which Giuffre's allegations transpired.
This timeline also allows the show to conveniently sidestep recent issues involving Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, such as their withdrawal from royal duties and the ensuing conflict with his family.
In a previous article, we discussed their reported desire to live in Windsor Castle after their marriage, which Queen Elizabeth deemed inappropriate. For more details, read the story here.
The sixth season of The Crown is divided into two parts.
The initial set of episodes, airing from November 16 on Netflix, primarily covers the life of Princess Diana, her tragic demise, and the challenges faced by her sons, Prince William and Prince Harry.
It also includes how the young princes grapple with the loss of their mother, the weight of royal duties, and the complexities of life in the public eye during their teenage years.
Moving on to the second part, scheduled to premiere on December 14, the focus shifts to then-Prince Charles and the late Queen Elizabeth II.
Video source: Facebook/Netflix/Crown
This segment touches on Charles' marriage to Camilla Parker-Bowles in 2005.
Before the debut of the ultimate season, Netflix’s Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria shared: ‘Peter did such an amazing job at weaving all of these stories together and really leaving us with such a powerful emotional ending.’
‘It really does give you the feeling of honouring the queen’s entire reign.’
The preview of Season 6 of The Crown garnered thousands of positive responses on social media, with the comment section flooded with remarks such as, 'Can't wait!’
Other viewers also praised the show's quality and cast, noted its timely Christmas release, and shared uncertainty about what to do after the series ends.
‘I cannot wait, beautifully made and well cast, I've enjoyed every season,’ one woman wrote, while another said, ‘Just in time for the holidays! Merry Christmas to us.
‘I love this series. Can't wait for the finale,’ a third commented.
‘I can't wait to see this. I don’t know what I'm going to do when this series is finished,’ a fourth added.
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However, it appeared to sidestep one particularly intriguing storyline in its upcoming sixth and last season.
In its latest season, The Crown faces criticism for its portrayal of sensitive royal moments, particularly those involving the late Princess Diana.
However, there's a notable scandal the show avoids exploring, which is the alleged sexual assault case involving Prince Andrew and the speculative connection to infamous pedophile billionaire Jeffrey Epstein.
Creator Peter Morgan revealed that the production team ‘haven’t gone anywhere near’ the controversy at all.
The Crown's Season 6 poster, featuring Princess Diana, was shared on social media with the caption: ‘All one desires is for that girl to find peace’. Image source: Facebook/Netflix/Crown
In early 2022, King Charles' younger brother settled a civil sexual assault case with Virginia Giuffre, who alleged that she was coerced into a sexual encounter with him at various locations in 2001.
The settlement, which involved an undisclosed sum, did not include an admission of liability. Prince Andrew has also continued to deny the allegations.
This royal controversy remained unexplored by The Crown, adding another layer of complexity to the show's portrayal of the British monarchy.
The upcoming sixth and final season of The Crown will span the years from 1997 to 2005, encompassing the controversial period in which Giuffre's allegations transpired.
This timeline also allows the show to conveniently sidestep recent issues involving Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, such as their withdrawal from royal duties and the ensuing conflict with his family.
In a previous article, we discussed their reported desire to live in Windsor Castle after their marriage, which Queen Elizabeth deemed inappropriate. For more details, read the story here.
The sixth season of The Crown is divided into two parts.
The initial set of episodes, airing from November 16 on Netflix, primarily covers the life of Princess Diana, her tragic demise, and the challenges faced by her sons, Prince William and Prince Harry.
It also includes how the young princes grapple with the loss of their mother, the weight of royal duties, and the complexities of life in the public eye during their teenage years.
Moving on to the second part, scheduled to premiere on December 14, the focus shifts to then-Prince Charles and the late Queen Elizabeth II.
Video source: Facebook/Netflix/Crown
This segment touches on Charles' marriage to Camilla Parker-Bowles in 2005.
Before the debut of the ultimate season, Netflix’s Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria shared: ‘Peter did such an amazing job at weaving all of these stories together and really leaving us with such a powerful emotional ending.’
‘It really does give you the feeling of honouring the queen’s entire reign.’
The preview of Season 6 of The Crown garnered thousands of positive responses on social media, with the comment section flooded with remarks such as, 'Can't wait!’
Other viewers also praised the show's quality and cast, noted its timely Christmas release, and shared uncertainty about what to do after the series ends.
‘I cannot wait, beautifully made and well cast, I've enjoyed every season,’ one woman wrote, while another said, ‘Just in time for the holidays! Merry Christmas to us.
‘I love this series. Can't wait for the finale,’ a third commented.
‘I can't wait to see this. I don’t know what I'm going to do when this series is finished,’ a fourth added.
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