The highly anticipated final season of “The Crown” is set to debut on Netflix on November 16th.
However, there has been significant criticism surrounding its portrayal of Princess Diana.
Many argue that the show completely misses the mark in capturing the essence of the beloved Princess of Wales.
This has led to concerns from Prince William about the impact it will have on his mother’s memory.
On the other hand, Prince Harry, being associated with Netflix, finds himself in a difficult position to voice his opinion.
Personally, I am hesitant to watch the show, especially after learning that Diana will be portrayed as a ghost.
This decision seems incredibly insensitive.
But the misrepresentation doesn’t end there.
According to Jenny Bond, a royal correspondent, “The Crown” presents Diana as a shrinking violet, which is far from who she truly was.
In an article for the Telegraph, Bond reveals that just nine months before her tragic death, Diana knew that Camilla was the love of Charles’s life and believed he couldn’t handle the responsibilities of being king.
Bond, who had an intimate connection with Diana, having spent time with her and formed a friendship, points out the challenge of portraying someone who lived so recently.
There are many individuals, like myself, who knew Diana personally and find the portrayal by Elizabeth Debicki unconvincing, despite her physical resemblance, height, and accurate voice and mannerisms.
Bond acknowledges that Debicki captures some aspects of Diana’s character, such as her habit of cocking her head to one side and looking doe-eyed through her lashes.
However, the show exaggerates these traits, much like it embellishes or imagines other aspects of the royal family’s lives.
Bond emphasizes that in her later years, Diana exuded confidence and had taken control of her divorce negotiations.
She was no longer a meek young woman.
It is crucial to consider how Diana would have wanted to be portrayed, especially as she grew stronger over time.
By failing to depict this transformation, “The Crown” does a disservice to her memory.
Bond further notes that what the show misses is Diana’s soul, charisma, sparkle, and wicked sense of humor.
Diana found joy and fun in life, alongside sadness and disappointment.
She loved it when people affectionately called her “Lady Di” and even found humor in forgetting to refuel her car after no longer having police protection and drivers.
Diana was nobody’s fool.
She had come to terms with the fact that Charles loved Camilla and even expressed admiration for her loyalty and discretion.
It is perplexing that Harry and Meghan continue to harbor animosity towards Charles and Camilla for their actions, while Diana herself had moved on.
The insensitivity of “The Crown” goes beyond its portrayal of Diana.
The series revolves around real people who are still living and experiencing the consequences of their lives being torn apart by the show’s narrative.
Many viewers, unaware of the true nature of the royal family, rely solely on “The Crown” for their understanding.
This raises concerns about the impact it may have on public perception.
Prince William has already expressed his disapproval, and one can only wonder how Harry feels about his mother being depicted as a ghost.
Does he genuinely accept this portrayal or is he simply going along with it to fulfill financial obligations?
It is disheartening to see Harry working for the very company that is profiting from distorting his late mother’s life and death.
This extends beyond Diana; the entire family is affected.
While I personally refuse to watch the show, I am curious about how Harry will be portrayed.
Will the show handle him with kid gloves due to his association with Netflix, or will it honestly depict the ongoing feud within the family?
The answer seems evident.
In conclusion, Diana was a multifaceted individual who played various roles in her life.
However, capturing the entirety of her character was likely an impossible task from the start.
Perhaps attempting to do so should never have been considered, especially when it comes to her final weeks and tragic death.
It is cruel to parade these events on TV for the entertainment of a worldwide audience, particularly when considering the impact it has on her sons, William and Harry.
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