The highly anticipated final six episodes of the hit royal show, The Crown, have finally been released on Netflix today.
In the first episode, viewers are taken on a journey through the young princes’ grief following the tragic loss of their mother, Princess Diana.
One particular scene portrays Prince William being harsh towards his father, King Charles, as he confronts him about their public image.
During Easter in 1998, when King Charles was still the Prince of Wales, he decided to take his sons, William and Harry, on a trip to Canada.
Prior to embarking on their family holiday, Charles gathered his sons and informed them that they would have a photo call with a small group of invited journalists.
However, William, portrayed by Ed McVeigh, strongly objected to this idea.
Expressing his disdain for the press, William firmly stated, “You know I hate this stuff.
I hate it.
Hate the press.
Hate the crowds.
Why tell us we’re going somewhere alone, then put us in front of the people we hate most in the world.”
Clearly frustrated, the young prince made it clear that he was not the one who needed to improve his public image.
In response to William’s outburst, Charles, played by Dominic West, tried to reason with his son, acknowledging the insufferable nature of the situation.
He advised William against getting angry and refusing to participate, emphasizing that it was not the way to endear himself to the public.
However, William remained steadfast in his belief, asserting, “I’m not the one who needs to endear myself.
I’m not the one with the image problem.”
The tension in the room escalated as Charles stormed out, visibly upset by his son’s words.
Prince Harry, also present during the exchange, felt compelled to defend their father.
Portrayed by Luther Ford, Harry remarked, “That was pretty harsh.
He did always say we’d have to combine official duties with the holiday.”
Despite Harry’s attempt to mediate, William stood his ground, insisting that their father needed to hear the truth.
The scene concluded with Harry storming out of the room, leaving William alone with his thoughts.
The emotional exchange highlighted the complex dynamics within the royal family and the challenges they faced in navigating their public image while dealing with personal grief.
Buckingham Palace has chosen not to comment on the specific contents of the latest and final season of The Crown.