The War of the Waleses was a messy and chaotic time for the British monarchy, but does TheCrown offer a balanced look at Diana and Charles' sides?
Editor's Note: The following contains spoilers for Season 5 of The Crown. Understandably, the fifth season of The Crown is generating more controversy and criticism than any of the previous seasons have endured. Given the increased interest in the British Royal Family following the death of Queen Elizabeth II and the scandals involving Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, it’s interesting to see how The Crown will address the events that preceded today’s controversies.
While it could be challenging to balance Charles and Dianas’ perspectives, Season 5 does a great job of showing that neither party is to blame. Charles and Diana, as they’re portrayed in the show, were never truly meant to be together. They were in a relationship that simply wasn’t working, yet they were forced to stay by each other’s side due to the hounding by the media and the restrictive constraints of royal tradition.
Both Charles and Diana are stuck waiting on the approval of the Queen . Charles cuts short his vacation with his family and meets with Prime Minister John Major . They discuss how they can modernize the monarchy, and Charles indicates that he’s unafraid to defy his mother’s wishes. He’s embarrassed later on in the episode when the Queen reveals she has no intention of accepting Major’s proposal to pay for the royal yacht Britannia using public funds.
Similarly, we see a side of Diana that isn’t often covered in biopics and documentaries. While Diana’s headline-making charitable work is often mentioned, “No Woman’s Land” shows her taking the time to help individual victims at a local hospital. She’s risking everything by going out in public, but it’s important for her to reach out to those that are suffering. Her brief relationship with Dr. Hasnat Khan signifies both her kindness and her loneliness.
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