The Crown
The latest news on the Netflix drama series The Crown. Following the lives of the Royal family, starting with the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, the series dramatizes many well known—and some not so known—events in the story of the Royal family. Broken up into six seasons, different actors play the royals every two seasons. Claire Foy played the Queen the first two seasons, Olivia Coleman played her in seasons three and four, and Imelda Staunton plays her in the final two seasons. The series has won multiple Emmys and is Netflix's most expensive production.
Princess Diana's "confrontation" with Queen Camilla resurfaces
In a 1992 interview given to her biographer, Diana recounted an evening where she confronted Camilla Parker Bowles about her affair with Prince Charles.
Prince Harry "Tampongate" statement suggests "desire to humiliate" Charles
In his tabloid lawsuit 31-page witness statement, Harry drags up an embarrassing incident from Charles and Camilla's past, Newsweek's "The Royal Report" hears.
Princess Diana's thoughts on being "queen" resurface ahead of coronation
Diana was asked whether she believed she would "ever be queen" during her bombshell 1995 BBC interview.
King Charles and Princess Diana moment re-created in "The Crown" goes viral
Footage of Charles and Diana dancing during their royal tour of Australia in 1983 was re-created in season four of Netflix's "The Crown."
Why Prince Harry and William will find new "The Crown" season "distressing"
Controversy has followed Netflix's royal drama since its first season, and its last will prove to be no exception, an entertainment expert tells Newsweek.
How "spare" Princess Margaret caused royal drama at queen's coronation
Queen Elizabeth II's younger sister sparked a royal controversy at the coronation, which led to the first family crisis of her reign.
Prince William, Kate Middleton's 'The Crown' doubles praised in viral video
Actors playing Prince William and Kate Middleton in "The Crown" were filming at their old university and one student said: "The casting directors were spot on."
"I was Princess Margaret's lady-in-waiting. 'The Crown' got us wrong"
Anne Glenconner shares memories of her friendship with Princess Margaret, in this exclusive essay.
Clip of Princess Diana at event recreated in "The Crown" goes viral—"Angel"
Archive footage of Princess Diana dropping Prince William off on his first day at Eton College has been viewed over 150,000 times on TikTok.
Princess Diana and Fergie's ski slope "silliness" becomes viral hit
Diana and Fergie's playful fight in front of the paparazzi on a 1987 skiing vacation with Charles and Andrew has gone viral on TikTok with over 2 million views.
Kate Middleton's relatable style makes her "powerful"—"The Crown" designer
Susan Caplan, the jewelry designer and expert behind some of "The Crown's" most famous replicas tells Newsweek which royal wears their gems the best.
Prince William describes enduring "shock" of Princess Diana's death—Clip
Speaking in 2017, the prince said: "I still have shock within me. You know, 20 years later. People go 'shock can't last that long,' but it does."
Dominic West on being too handsome to play Charles: 'Had worse criticisms'
Jimmy Kimmel told West: "They've been saying that you're too handsome to play Prince Charles" in "The Crown" and added: "I think that's true."
Prince William's resemblance to Princess Diana in clip stuns fans—"amazing"
A video comparing William to his mother has gone viral on TikTok, gaining more than 4 million views.
Princess Diana more popular than Charles in U.K. polls but behind William
Diana is popular among Brits born after her death who "hold a very positive" view of her, according to polling on the day of "The Crown" Season 5's release.
Princess Diana fans irate as "The Crown" made iconic necklace look "cheap"
Fans have taken to social media to point out an error with the princess' famous "revenge dress" ensemble.
'The Crown' depicts royal school photo call criticized by Meghan Markle
Meghan Markle said if had remained in Britain, photographers would have turned up at school drop-off and added: "I have a problem with that."
Who is Dodi Fayed—Princess Diana, 'Chariots of Fire', Kelly and 'The Crown'
Newsweek takes a look at the life of the business scion and film producer who would go on to become Princess Diana's boyfriend.
Did Princess Diana have an astrologer? 'The Crown' hints at her mystic side
Season 5 of the hit Netflix royal drama introduces the princess' interests in the spiritual, psychic and astrological spheres.
'The Crown' blasted for being pro-King Charles/Camilla: "She's the villain"
Social media users have voiced their belief that the king and queen have been given an easy ride by Netflix.
What Elizbeth Debicki has said about playing Princess Diana in "The Crown"
Elizabeth Debicki is the third actress to portray Princess Diana in Netflix's "The Crown." The fifth season of the hit show is streaming now.
"The Crown" forces fans to explain landline phones to their children
A U.K. lawmaker tweeted that her son "didn't even realise that if someone called every phone in the house would ring."
Prince Harry, Prince William scene in "The Crown" looked just like reality
In the show's latest episodes, the princes are seen in the last years of Princess Diana's life.
Prince Harry turns focus to Princess Diana after "The Crown" sparks debate
Prince Harry described ways he "learned to cope" with Princess Diana's death as the wider royal family gathered for Remembrance Sunday in London.
'The Crown' season 5: Did Princess Margaret reconnect with Peter Townsend?
A meeting between Margaret and Townsend is depicted in the new season of Netflix's hit royal show. But what's the truth behind the drama?
"The Crown": What happens immediately after season 5 ends
Elizabeth Debicki and Dominic West have already begun filming Season 6 of Netflix's "The Crown," which picks up at a time of crisis for the royal family.
'The Crown' Season 5: Princess Diana's biggest claims from secret biography
Elizabeth Debicki's Princess Diana is depicted smuggling tape recordings to biographer Andrew Morton—here's how the real interviews compare.
Princess Diana's "Revenge Dress": The truth behind the gown in 'The Crown'
It's become one of Princess Diana's most iconic dresses but what's the real story of the "revenge dress" and how did it get its name?
What Sarah 'Fergie' Ferguson has said about divorce from Prince Andrew
Sarah "Fergie" Ferguson and Prince Andrew were married for almost 10 years, until they announced their divorce in 1996.
Why BBC banned Princess Diana's full Panorama interview
In 1995, Princess Diana sat down with the BBC's Martin Bashir for an exclusive interview that would shock the world.
