The final season of The Crown closely followed real events like Diana’s death, William’s romance with Kate, and Charles’ marriage to Camilla, while also creatively imagining many details. Despite being a dramatized series, The Crown garnered 18 Emmy nominations for its sixth and final season, leading to a total of 87 nominations overall. The show had already won two Emmys for Outstanding Contemporary Costumes and Outstanding Production Design at the Creative Arts Emmys.
The Crown’s creator, Peter Morgan, emphasized that while some elements of the series are fictional, he aimed to capture the truth of the events. He defended the creative choices made to depict the royal family in an engaging way, even if they deviated from historical accuracy.
Some scenes are purely imaginative, such as conversations between characters after their deaths or visits from younger versions of the Queen. However, much of the drama is rooted in true stories, like Princess Diana’s real-life decisions and interactions. The narrative explores events such as Diana leaving the country to avoid Camilla’s birthday party, Dodi Fayed and Diana’s romance, and the press exposure they faced.
The Crown also delves into fictionalized but plausible personal moments, like private conversations and inner thoughts of the characters. For example, the series depicts William’s emotional response to his mother’s death and the tension within the royal family during significant historical periods.
While The Crown takes liberties with historical events, it intertwines these with known facts, creating a believable and compelling portrayal of the royal family’s public and private lives. The series ends with key moments, including Charles and Camilla’s wedding and reflections from Queen Elizabeth.
The final season of The Crown can now be streamed on Netflix, offering a blend of fact and fiction that has been critically acclaimed and recognized with numerous awards and nominations.