As per usual, "The Crown" got some things right and others royally wrong. Welcome to MsMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the times Netflix’s semi-historical royal drama stayed loyal to the truth and when they indulged in creative license.
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00:00 "How do you feel about doing a counter photo?
00:03 You and the princess."
00:04 Welcome to Ms. Mojo, and today we're counting down our picks for the times Netflix's semi-historical
00:10 royal drama stayed loyal to the truth, and when they indulged in creative license.
00:14 "I can start a new range.
00:17 Say no to me."
00:18 If you're not caught up, here's your spoiler warning.
00:22 Number 10.
00:23 Diana's fashion game.
00:24 Right.
00:25 Despite her other qualities, Diana's status as a style icon remains unforgettable.
00:30 The crown recreates some of her most recognizable looks, from the famed blue one-piece to the
00:34 chic ensemble she wore that terrible night.
00:36 The costume team sourced swimsuits from a brand believed to be a favorite of Diana's.
00:40 "Seriously, how long are we going to have the pleasure of your company?
00:43 Because the attention is starting to freak out the boys."
00:45 "I like your swimming costume, by the way.
00:46 Who's the designer of that?"
00:47 "I didn't know you were so interested in fashion, Nick."
00:50 Dedicated royal enthusiasts may recall that iconic photo of Diana seated in contemplation
00:55 on the yacht's diving board.
00:57 "The last season of Netflix's The Crown recreates iconic images of Diana, including this moment
01:03 of the princess in a turquoise swimsuit, sitting on the edge of a diving board on Fayette's
01:08 yacht in Italy."
01:09 Actress Elizabeth Debicki shared that this was her favorite look, saying, quote, "Recreating
01:13 that moment felt very sacred and important, and it was very important we got it right."
01:19 Costume designer Amy Roberts also noted how Diana's distinct fashion taste made it easy
01:23 for the costume team to create and visualize outfits that suited her style.
01:27 "Have you managed to enjoy yourself?"
01:29 "No.
01:30 So much.
01:31 You're a woman's sport, Rotten, you're wonderful hosts."
01:38 Number 9.
01:39 Mohamed Al Fayed was denied British citizenship.
01:42 Right.
01:43 In episode two, Palace staff raised concerns about Diana's blossoming relationship with
01:47 Dodi Fayed.
01:48 "There's also a fear that his father might use the association with the Princess of Wales
01:53 as leverage and leave the authorities in an uncomfortable position."
01:56 Their greatest worry being that it would be harder to deny British citizenship to his
02:00 father, Mohamed Al Fayed, if he were in any way tied to the royal family.
02:05 "If the Fayed family is seen as good enough for the former wife of the next king and the
02:09 mother of the king after that, then how can the government reasonably deny him the British
02:14 citizenship he is so actively seeking?"
02:17 It's true that Al Fayed tried to get British citizenship at least twice and was turned
02:21 down both times.
02:22 Some sources say no clear reason for the refusal was offered.
02:26 Some suggest he was also denied British passports after failing to meet the government's "good
02:30 character" criteria.
02:31 His situation was likely exacerbated by allegations of paying politicians covertly to raise business-related
02:37 queries in Parliament.
02:38 His feud with businessman Roland Walter "Tiny" Roland over the Harrods acquisition may have
02:43 worked against him too.
02:44 "Tiny" Roland demanded an inquiry, which found Mohamed Al Fayed had exaggerated his
02:49 wealth and background.
02:52 Successive governments refused him British citizenship.
02:55 Number 8.
02:56 Diana discusses her future role with Prime Minister Tony Blair.
02:59 Right and wrong.
03:00 In the first episode, Diana and Prince William visit the Blair family at Chequers.
03:05 Later, the Prime Minister updates the Queen on Diana's interest in continuing her public
03:09 service role.
03:10 "I feel strongly that she still has a lot to offer the country as a public servant,
03:14 and a lot of energy."
03:15 Although a meeting occurred, it likely didn't lead to the PM formally proposing work for
03:19 Diana.
03:20 Sure, they had a chat, but job discussions weren't necessarily in the mix.
03:24 "She wanted to know if I, that is the government, could find a way to harness her gifts on a
03:30 more formal basis, and that any official role I, we, might offer her would be enormously
03:38 appreciated."
03:39 In his memoir, the ex-Prime Minister spills on a quote "frosty exchange" over Diana's
03:44 partner Dodi Fayed, who left him feeling inexplicably uneasy.
03:48 Still, Blair remembered the sorrow he experienced after the princess' passing, and how he coined
03:54 the term "people's princess."
03:56 At that moment, it seemed like the ideal way to encapsulate Diana's profound impact on
04:00 the world.
04:01 "Diana was a wonderful, warm, and compassionate person who people throughout the world loved.
04:07 Our thoughts and prayers are with her family, particularly her two sons."
04:12 Number 7.
04:13 Prince William Disappears.
04:14 Wrong.
04:15 If you've ever glimpsed the royal family on TV, or maybe even in person, you know they're
04:19 always under watchful eyes.
04:22 So the notion of someone slipping out of a royal residence unnoticed seems highly unlikely.
04:26 "Prince William is not in his room, and no one can find him."
04:31 The pain felt by the young princes at their mother's passing must have been indescribable.
04:35 Yet as far as we know, Prince William never went AWOL.
04:38 The real prince mentioned that the Scottish countryside provided solace during those quote
04:42 "dark days of grief," perhaps inspiring this storyline.
04:46 "14 hours, that poor boy was gone.
04:52 He's never done anything like that before.
04:54 And if he is behaving so out of character, perhaps Charles is right."
04:59 Also, Prince Harry's memory of learning about his mom's passing differs from what the Crown
05:03 depicts.
05:04 He recounted his father, still grappling with the news himself, waking him with the devastating
05:08 blow and offering little more comfort than a hand on his knee.
05:11 "And you write in the book that 'Pa didn't hug me.'
05:14 He wasn't great at showing emotions under normal circumstances, but his hand did fall
05:18 once more on my knee and he said 'It's going to be okay.'"
05:21 Number 6.
05:22 How the summer of 1997 unfolded for Diana.
05:25 Right and wrong.
05:26 In the first part of the final season, we delve into Diana's last summer, from her
05:30 Saint-Tropez getaway to her powerful call to outlaw landmines.
05:34 While this season captures these significant moments, it omits several others.
05:38 Also, her activism somewhat takes a backseat to her relationship with Doty.
05:42 "If we could stick to the subject at hand, please."
05:45 "Are you in love, Diana?"
05:47 "Please, can we stick to the subject of landmines?
05:51 We're not answering personal questions."
05:53 The media's obsession with the princess is widely documented, with some speculating she
05:57 played a part in stoking the flames.
05:59 "Hello boys."
06:00 "Enjoying your holiday?"
06:01 "Yes, we're having a lovely time apart from one little thing, you lot."
06:06 "Come on, don't be like that."
06:07 "Love us, really."
06:08 "Seriously, how long are we going to have the pleasure of your company?"
06:10 In one scene, Diana confronts a pack of photographers, pleading with them to leave and hinting at
06:15 a big surprise in return.
06:17 The series implies it was a strategic move to overshadow Camilla's big birthday bash.
06:21 "Did you choose it deliberately?"
06:22 "Deliberately, huh?"
06:23 "Well, you must be aware that today's Mrs. Parker Bowles' birthday, and a big party's
06:28 being thrown for her this evening by the Prince of Wales."
06:30 "You know, I'm having trouble hearing you."
06:33 However, it appears Diana was gearing up to announce that she'd contemplated moving abroad,
06:37 although she'd later deny it.
06:39 Number 5.
06:40 The Queen didn't warm up to Camilla right away.
06:43 Right.
06:44 Also, in the first episode, we see Prince Charles throw Camilla a 50th birthday party,
06:48 a move widely seen as his attempt to shape public perception of her.
06:52 "It would be transformative for Camilla.
06:55 She will never be fully embraced by the public until she has your approval."
06:58 "But how can I possibly give my approval when I don't approve?"
07:02 In the episode, his aunt Princess Margaret attends the soiree while his parents are notably
07:06 absent, though reports suggest neither royal sister attended.
07:10 The vibe suggests the Queen isn't exactly Team Camilla at this point, and history seems
07:15 to back that up.
07:17 Rumor has it the Queen once dubbed her son's now-wife, quote, "that wicked woman," and
07:21 said, quote, "I want nothing to do with her."
07:23 "You want for Camilla to be considered wicked because she's not?"
07:27 "No, just inappropriate."
07:29 "Really?
07:30 Still?
07:31 Surely not."
07:32 "Yes."
07:33 Over time, the Queen softened up.
07:35 In fact, during her Diamond Jubilee celebrations, she announced that when then-Prince Charles
07:40 ascends the throne, she'd like Camilla to step into the role of Queen Consort.
07:44 "Until now, mindful of the sensitivities around Camilla's role in the breakdown of
07:48 Charles' first marriage, it had been intended that she would become Princess Consort."
07:54 4.
07:55 Dodie Fayette's Fiancee Stayed on a Nearby Yacht in Saint-Tropez
07:58 Right.
07:59 At the close of Season 5, Dodie proposes to his girlfriend, model Kelly Fisher.
08:04 Then in Season 6, he jets off, leaving her behind when his dad summons him to join the
08:08 family and Diana in Saint-Tropez.
08:11 Fisher eventually joins too, but believe it or not, Dodie really did keep her out of sight
08:16 on a separate yacht.
08:17 "Why are we going there?
08:19 To the big boat?"
08:20 "Mr. Dodie said to take you to the small boat."
08:25 Supposedly, neither woman was aware she was entangled in a love triangle until the paparazzi
08:29 spilled the beans.
08:30 Unsurprisingly, this spelled the end for Dodie and Fisher's engagement.
08:34 It's also true that she sued for breach of contract.
08:36 "A Californian model by the name of Kelly Fisher, whose lawyer is now suing Mr. Fayette
08:44 for breach of contract."
08:45 However, the Crown omits the part where Fisher reportedly offered to meet Diana and spill
08:50 the tea on her new beau.
08:52 "Take it from me, it's pretty upsetting knowing the man you love might have feelings
08:55 for someone else.
08:58 Although I never realized you could sue someone for falling out of love with you.
09:04 That's neat."
09:05 After the tragedy, Fisher understandably dropped any legal action.
09:10 Number 3.
09:11 The intention of that father and son's photo shoot in Balmoral.
09:14 Wrong.
09:15 In the second episode, we see Mohamed Al Fayed plot to tip off photographers over the whereabouts
09:19 of his son and the princess, leading to that famous intimate photo.
09:23 "How do we get to Asia by photographing paparazzi?
09:26 I don't want anyone with a big camera and long lenses.
09:29 No.
09:30 I want a photographer in the Mediterranean."
09:32 But was he really behind it?
09:34 The evidence is elusive.
09:36 Someone seemingly gave photographer Mario Brena a heads-up on their location, but who
09:40 that might have been remains an enigma.
09:43 In response to the controversial picture, the episode shows Charles agreeing to a photo
09:47 shoot with his sons, to portray himself as the responsible parent compared to their wild
09:51 mother.
09:52 "A principal, a tabloid princess as opposed to a broadsheet prince.
09:58 Now, how do you feel about doing a counter photo?"
10:01 The shots are pretty spot on, but they weren't staged vengefully.
10:05 It's believed they agreed to the private photo shoot in return for privacy for the
10:09 rest of their vacation.
10:10 "Thank you."
10:11 "Smashing, thank you.
10:12 And if you could look to me, please.
10:13 That's the shot."
10:14 Number 2.
10:15 The royal response to Diana's death, right and wrong.
10:23 When Diana died, the Queen faced criticism for her initial silence.
10:26 "It is not easy to express a sense of loss, since the initial shock is often succeeded
10:32 by a mixture of other feelings."
10:34 But let's think about it.
10:35 Her grandsons had just experienced an unimaginable loss, and the entire family was likely in
10:40 shock, needing time to grieve privately.
10:43 Yet the British public interpreted their silence as a lack of caring.
10:46 "There's a growing anti-royal mood, says the Independent, while the Express asks the
10:51 Queen to show us you care."
10:53 "I rest my case."
10:54 "Which reflects the public's growing frustration at the silence from the Crown."
11:00 The Crown imagines what might have happened behind closed doors during this tumultuous
11:04 time, echoing the public backlash.
11:06 It suggests that Charles fought with his parents to take an RAF plane to bring Diana home and
11:11 give her a public funeral.
11:13 But apparently in reality, it was reportedly the Queen who instigated both.
11:17 "His team have made a request to have an airplane of the Queen's flight made available."
11:21 "What for?"
11:23 "To bring the princess back from Paris in accordance with arrangements set up under
11:28 Operation Overstudy."
11:29 Publicly, she delivered a heartfelt eulogy for Diana, and broke protocol at the funeral
11:34 by bowing when the coffin passed by.
11:36 "May those who died rest in peace, and may we, each and every one of us, thank God for
11:43 someone who made many, many people happy."
11:47 Before we unveil our top pick, here are a few honorable mentions.
11:51 Prince Charles traveled alone to Paris after the accident to bring Diana home.
11:55 Wrong.
11:56 He joined Diana's sisters, Lady Sarah MacAucadale and Lady Jane Fellows.
12:00 "Thank you for how you are in the hospital.
12:06 So raw.
12:07 Broken."
12:08 The time Diana was pronounced.
12:09 Right.
12:10 It was at approximately 4am, as can be seen on the clock behind the surgeon in this scene.
12:23 Mohammed Al-Fayed asked to go to the accident site.
12:26 Probably wrong.
12:27 Even if he had wanted to, it seems highly unlikely it would have been possible.
12:37 Diana's driver had been drinking before the accident.
12:40 Right.
12:41 An investigation revealed that he had surpassed the legal allowance of alcohol before getting
12:45 behind the wheel.
12:51 Doty and Diana went to see a psychic together.
12:53 Right.
12:54 Apparently, Doty was intrigued by Diana's on-call psychic.
12:58 They helicoptered over so he could get his own reading.
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13:24 Number 1.
13:25 Doty proposed on the night of the accident.
13:27 Wrong.
13:28 In the third episode, just before their fatal accident, Doty gets down on one knee, but
13:32 Diana stops him before he can finish popping the question.
13:44 According to Paul Burrell, formerly butler to the late princess, she once quipped, quote,
13:48 "I want another marriage like I want a bad rash."
13:51 While there's no solid evidence of any engagement, it's possible that Doty had wedding bells
13:55 in mind.
13:56 A 2007 investigation revealed he bought a ring with "Dis Moi Oui" engraved, and CCTV
14:02 captured him ring shopping in Paris.
14:08 Whether Diana saw the ring or if he intended to propose is uncertain.
14:12 Mohamed Al Fayet insisted they were betrothed or intended to be, but the truth of what transpired
14:17 in their Ritz Paris suite remains unknown.
14:30 Which moment or plot point were you most shocked to find out is true or vice versa?
14:35 Let us know in the comments.
14:36 "You finally succeeded in turning me and this house upside down."
14:41 "That was never my intention."
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