The Crown approaches, the spotlight turns to Prince Harry, who is expected to watch the series depicting his mother's final moments. Reports suggest that the Duke of Sussex plans to stream the season and fact-check the storyline as it unfolds.
In a recent interview on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Prince Harry shared a lighthearted insight into his viewing habits, mentioning that he fact-checks the series with a pen and paper. Despite the fictional nature of the show, Prince Harry has shown a willingness to engage with its portrayal of royal life. While Prince Harry gears up to experience the dramatic representation of his mother's final weeks, his brother, Prince William, is reportedly unlikely to join him in watching the series. According to reports a friend of Prince Harry might preview The Crown to spare him unnecessary trauma, reflecting the personal and emotional toll that such depictions can take.
Prince Harry has not shied away from discussing his relationship with The Crown in the past. On The Late Late Show with James Corden in 2021, he conveyed that the series provides a sense of «putting duty and service above family and everything else.» Despite being a work of fiction, Prince Harry expressed a level of comfort with The Crown, contrasting it with the discomfort he feels when stories are written about his family or wife.
In this context, the upcoming season is ready to dive into the final weeks of Princess Diana's life, exploring her turbulent relationship with the press. The Crown is known for its attention to historical details, and as it portrays the important moments leading up to Princess Diana's tragic end, it is expected to evoke strong emotions