The Crown's portrayal of events in the royal family has stirred
controversy, with a close friend and historian, Hugo Vickers, expressing
disapproval over certain depictions in the latest season. Vickers revealed that
the late Queen Elizabeth was briefed on the series by courtiers, and Prince
Philip was reportedly "terribly upset" by an episode suggesting his partial
blame for her sister Cecile's death in a plane crash.
Vickers described the show's portrayal as "vile," emphasizing the impact on
real people's lives. He criticized the depiction of Queen Elizabeth, played by
Imelda Staunton, stating that the character looks like a "bored housewife" and
is unlike the real queen, who maintained a twinkle in her eye and a sense of
humor even in difficult times.
Sara Nathan, Editor At Large for the New York Post, also criticized Peter
Morgan, the creator of The Crown, questioning if he likes the late Queen
Elizabeth. Nathan argued that the show paints the queen as emotionally
unavailable and stymied by her duty, portraying her unfavorably.
The Crown has faced consistent criticism for its dramatized portrayal of historical events and its impact on public perception of the royal family.
