She tries to exercise her authority and be a good wife in Windsor and ask that her children, Charles and Anne keep their father’s last name. In Hyde Park Corner, after the King’s death, Elizabeth has to step in to fulfill her royal duties as Queen. And Elizabeth realizes she might become a Queen well before she’s ready. Phillip is asked leave his naval career to be a house husband and be at his wife’s side.
Until the King’s illness (lung cancer) worsens and he asks Elizabeth and Philip to make some international appearances on his behalf. Then we meet an unexpected wedding guest, Winston Churchill (John Lithgow) who is campaigning for another term as Prime Minister.Įlizabeth and Philip’s marriage starts off as most marriages in the 1950s, Philip has a naval career and Elizabeth is a stay at home mom.
Princess Margret also shares some stares of her own with the married, Peter Townsend, which signify a scandal waiting to happen. They actually share a lot of these stares that seem to be their own way of communicating when people are around. In Wolferton Splash we’re introduced to King George IV (Jarred Harris) who has been experiencing some pretty gnarly coughing fits. And he’s not made aware of the true nature of his illness till much later.ĭuring the wedding ceremony, Princess Elizabeth and Philip share some awkward glances and pauses. However, I believe they should give a disclaimer that if you don’t know anything about the UK’s political system you may find yourself a bit lost. The actors give great performances and the production quality is so good that it feels like you’ve been transported to London in the 1950s.
Each episode deals with a different obstacle the Queen must face in her new role as the Sovereign. The story begins right before her wedding and marriage to Philip, Duke of Edinburgh aka The Doctor himself, Matt Smith. Netflix original, THE CROWN tells the story of the young Queen Elizabeth II (Clair Foy).