Despite its popularity, the Netflix series has proved somewhat controversial, particularly in relation to the dramatisation of events within the British royal family, including the relationship between Princess Diana and Prince Charles.

In 2021, Bonham Carter spoke out about the controversy surrounding The Crown, relating to the call for a disclaimer stating that it was historical fiction. Prior to the premiere of season five, Dame Judi Dench also criticised the show for blurring “the lines between historical accuracy and crude sensationalism”.

However, with season six reported to cover events including Diana’s death, her funeral and Prince William meeting a young Catherine Middleton while studying at St Andrew’s university, we can only expect those boundaries to become even more clouded.

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