
The Crown's fact and fiction separated: From Kate meeting Princess Diana to Prince William blaming Charles for his mother's death
Daily MailThe Crown came to a poignant end this morning when Netflix released the hotly-anticipated final five episodes. The final episodes of the hit show - starring Imelda Staunton and Dominic West - delve into Prince William's university days at St Andrews, where he meets his future wife Kate Middleton, the inquest into Princess Diana's death and Princess Margaret's ill health But as the show's storylines creep ever closer to recent royal events, how much of what is presented on screen is actually true? Verdict: False King Charles, Princess Diana, Prince William and Prince Harry pictured on Prince Harry's christening day in 1984 The fifth episode depicts Prince William 'blaming' Charles for his mother's tragic death. Prince Charles, Princess Diana, Prince William and Prince Harry seen enjoying a holiday to Scilly in 1989 Later in the episode, Prince Charles is interviewed by police at High Grove about Princess Diana's death. The actress - who is best known for House of Dragon and Maryland - is seen with shoulder-length blonde hair as she plays The Crown's Carole Middleton Pictured: the Prince and Princess of Wales pose with their extended family and wedding party on their wedding day in April 2011 Kate: The Future Queen, by former Mail on Sunday Royal Editor Katie Nicholl, also claims Carole Middleton held a secret summit with William to ask whether he planned to propose to her daughter in 2009.
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