Joanna Lumley tells podcast Netflix series The Crown and Megxit are ‘ghastly’

Joanna Lumley has revealed that she will never watch or appear in The Crown because she thinks it’s ‘awful’ that viewers don’t know it’s ‘mostly made up.’ The Absolutely Fabulous star, 74, who’s been close to the heir to the throne for years as an ambassador for The Prince’s Trust and attended his 2005 wedding … Read more

Golden Globe Awards 2021: Nominee Josh O’Connor salutes The Crown co-stars at virtual ceremony

He is nominated for the Best Performance by an Actor in a TV Series, Drama, for his portrayal of Prince Charles in the hit Netflix series. And Josh O’Connor lamented the fact he was celebrating his milestone away from his The Crown co-stars ahead of the 78th Golden Globe Awards on Sunday night. The actor, 30, who … Read more

Milan Fashion Week: Max Mara takes inspired by Queen’s off-duty wardrobe for 70th anniversary show

Padded jackets, headscarves and sturdy leather brogues have long been staple items of the Queen’s off-duty wardrobe. Now Her Majesty’s countryside chic has made it onto the catwalk, having inspired Italian fashion house Max Mara’s 70th anniversary ‘platinum jubilee’ show in Milan. Presenting its autumn/winter 2021 collection via a virtual runway staged at the Trienalle … Read more

Critics Choice Awards 2021: Olivia Colman and Vanessa Kirby nominated

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The Crown: Viewers spot big mistake on Prince Charles Australia trip

‘Costa Del Burley Griffin’: Eagle-eyed viewers spot a VERY crucial mistake in hit royal series The Crown as Prince Charles visits Australia – so did you spot the huge error? Netflix’s The Crown has left fans scratching heads over depiction of Australia Fans have said the shots of ‘Canberra’ look more like a sunny seaside … Read more

Prince William and Harry would find The Crown ‘quite sad’ to watch

Prince William has ‘no desire’ to watch The Crown’s brutal depiction of the breakdown of his parents’ marriage and it would be ‘sad’ for him and Prince Harry to see, a friend tells Vanity Fair The Crown would be ‘quite sad’ for Prince Harry and Prince William to watch, a friend has claimed Source said … Read more

The Crown: Emma Corrin and cast seen in behind-the-scenes photos

With The Crown’s fourth season storming the Netflix charts, snaps from behind-the-scenes have emerged. The candid images show the likes of Helena Bonham Carter in the role of Princess Margaret, Emma Corrin as Princess Diana, and Gillian Anderson as Margaret Thatcher larking around on set. Helena is seen sharing a laugh with on-screen brother-in-law Tobias Menzies as … Read more

The Crown inspires surge in eBay demand for Princess Diana fashion

While the eighties is often thought of as the decade that fashion forgot, Princess Diana was often applauded for her statement looks from novelty knits to her love of gingham.    And the fourth series of The Crown has highlighted Princess Diana’s influence to a whole new generation, with eBay revealing new research that shows a surge in … Read more

The Crown: Army chiefs criticise Olivia Colman’s ‘sloppy’ salute

Netflix has sparked controversy after eagle-eyed military viewers noticed Olivia Colman’s salute was ‘limp’ in The Crown’s season trailer. In the trailer for the fourth season of the hit show, the Queen gave a salute as she watched the Red Arrows perform a flypast at Buckingham Palace in London. But General Lord Dannatt, former head … Read more

The Crown’s Helena Bonham Carter and Emma Corrin lead the cast posing for season 4 virtual launch

The show’s latest season – which is launching on Netflix on Sunday – is described in the video as the ‘finest’ season yet by series director Benjamin Caron.   And, The Crown’s Helena Bonham Carter, 54, and Emma Corrin led the cast members posing on red carpets at home for the virtual launch of season 4, … Read more