Fact or fiction? Prince Harry and Meghan Markle told the world what they really think about Netflix’s The Crown during their eye-opening interview on Sunday, March 7.
“I’ve watched some of it,” Harry revealed of the Netflix series during the interview. Meghan then added, “I’ve watched some of it.”
Harry, 36, previously opened up about his take on the Netflix series during a segment on The Late Late Show With James Corden in February after he and Meghan, 39, made their royal exit permanent. “They don’t pretend to be news. It’s fiction,” he said. “But it’s loosely based on the truth.”
The Crown debuted on the streaming giant in September 2016 and instantly grabbed fans’ attention with its dramatic spin on the British royal family’s history. Season 4 premiered in November 2020 and introduced Harry’s mother, the late Princess Diana (played by Emma Corrin), as well as her rocky marriage to Prince Charles (played by Josh O’Connor). The portrayal of their relationship ignited an uproar, with British politicians even calling for the addition of a disclaimer to the episodes. (Netflix ultimately declined to issue the disclaimer.)
“We do our very, very best to get it right, but sometimes I have to conflate [events],” creator Peter Morgan told The Times amid the backlash. “You sometimes have to forsake accuracy, but you must never forsake truth.”
Viewers latched onto the on-screen drama…
