The Crown season 6 concludes the captivating Netflix drama, providing a fictionalized narrative of the British Monarchy’s history. Commencing in 2016 with the late Queen Elizabeth’s ascent to the throne, the series meticulously follows the royal family’s lineage. The final installment, focused on Princess Diana’s story, brings the show to a compelling close.
In episode four, titled “Aftermath,” the penultimate episode follows 15-year-old William and 12-year-old Harry during Diana’s funeral. BBC reported that more than a million members of the public lined the funeral procession’s route through central London to pay their respects. In a poignant moment, William questions Philip about the mourners, to which he responds, “They’re not crying for her. They’re crying for you.”
Breaking from tradition, Netflix announced a departure from the usual format for the sixth season of The Crown, directed by Peter Morgan. The show will be split into two parts. To dispel any confusion, here is a roundup of all you need to know about The Crown Season 6, Part 2, including the episode release schedule.
As of November 16, the first four episodes of season 6 are available to stream on Netflix. These episodes depict the blossoming relationship between Princess Diana and Dodi Fayed until their fatal 1997 Paris car crash. Elizabeth Debicki, reprising her role as the late princess, described filming those moments as “difficult” due to the heavy and invasive nature of the scenes.
For the remaining six episodes that conclude the series, viewers will have to wait until December 14. The narrative shifts from Princess Diana to a grieving Prince William as he embarks on his college years at the University of St. Andrews, where he meets his future wife, Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton.
Here’s the schedule:
- Episode 1: “Persona Non Grata” – Airs November 16, 2023
- Episode 2: “Two Photographs” – Airs November 16, 2023
- Episode 3: “Dis-Moi Oui” – Airs November 16, 2023
- Episode 4: “Aftermath” – Airs November 16, 2023
- Episode 5 – Airs December 14, 2023
- Episode 6 – Airs December 14, 2023
- Episode 7 – Airs December 14, 2023
- Episode 8 – Airs December 14, 2023
- Episode 9 – Airs December 14, 2023
- Episode 10 (series finale) – Airs December 14, 2023
The new season covers events from 1997 through 2005, featuring Elizabeth reprising her role as Lady Di alongside returning castmates Imelda Staunton, Dominic West, Jonathan Pryce, Lesley Manville, and Khalid Abdalla. Notably, Rufus Kampa and Fflyn Edwards play Prince William and Prince Harry in part one, while Ed McVey, Luther Ford, and Meg Bellamy join the cast for part two.
