What Is the Origin of “Heavy Is the Head That Wears the Crown?”

The phrase “heavy is the head that wears the crown” is not the only misquote of Shakespeare that is common. According to No Sweat Shakespeare, other popular misquotes include: “Lead on, Macduff,” which is actually “Lay on, Macduff”; “Methinks the lady doth protest too much,” which is “The lady doth protest too much, methinks”; and …

‘The Crown’ Includes Tampongate — Is It a True Story?

Dominic West, who portrays Charles on The Crown in Season 5, spoke about recreating Tampongate with Entertainment Weekly. “I remember thinking it was something so sordid and deeply, deeply embarrassing [at the time],” he told the outlet. But he noted that as he prepped for this role, his opinion changed. “Looking back on it, and …

Who Is Hasnat Khan? ‘The Crown’ Introduces Diana’s Love

On The Crown, we see Hasnat, played by Humayun Saeed, meet Elizabeth Debicki’s spot-on Princess Diana at the Royal Brompton Hospital in London. The royal had been on hand to visit a friend who was undergoing heart surgery. Fictional Diana refers to Hasnat as “dishy.” Real-life accounts, like the one shared by Sarah Bradford in …

Who Is ‘The Crown’ Star Elizabeth Debicki Dating?

Elizabeth admitted to Modern Luxury Manhattan that there was certainly a lot to unpack when it came to playing Diana, noting, “I think it’s amazing that from age 7, I would remember somebody who had no actual impact on my life as a child in Australia — and yet I was very aware of her …

Who Is James Colthurst in Season 5 of ‘The Crown’?

James Colthurst and Lady Diana Spencer met on a ski trip in France when she was 17. While skiing, Diana twisted her ankle, and Colthurst treated her injury. From there, the two quickly became close friends. On Diana’s 60th birthday, Colthurst shared his feelings surrounding their first encounter. “Good fun, bright, and mischievous, it was …

Who Is Norton Knatchbull in Netflix’s ‘The Crown’ Season 5?

Per Entertainment Tonight, The Crown recasts main characters every two seasons, making Season 5 a cornucopia of new faces. And while it’s exciting to see a fresh cast take on the roles of Queen Elizabeth, Prince Philip, Prince Charles, and Princess Diana, among others, we have our eyes on a new character. Season 5, Episode …

Elizabeth Debicki On The Crown Diana Revenge Dress

The Crown Season 5 has officially been released, and with the new season we’ve entered a whole new decade as the show explores the early ’90s and some of the most televised moments in the British royal family’s history. This new season depicts a lot of memorable events, like the fire at Windsor Castle in …

The Crown Season 5 Cast Vs. Real People

The real Queen Elizabeth II giving her annus horribilis speech in 1992: 2. Jonathan Pryce as Prince Philip in The Crown Season 5: The real Prince Philip attending the Royal Windsor Horse Show in 1990: 3. Lesley Manville as Princess Margaret in The Crown Season 5: The real Princess Margaret attending an event to support …

The Crown Season 6 Will Debut in Two Parts — Everything to Know

‘The Crown’ Season 6 will debut in two parts, with the first part dropping on Netflix in November 2023. The sixth season consists of 10 episodes. Source: Netflix Warning: The following article contains spoilers for The Crown Season 5 on Netflix. The gist: Netflix launched the first season of the binge-worthy series The Crown in …

King Charles Nearly Had Some Eggs To The Face During A Royal Engagement (And Also ‘The Crown’ Release Day)

Getty Image It’s a strange time over in England, though Americans have their fair share of weirdness happening here, too. While King Charles III was visiting York on some royal business, a spectator decided to share his disapproval of the king…by throwing eggs at him. Now, these weren’t some soft-boiled eggs or your grandma’s famous …

It’s Ladies’ Night On ‘The Crown’ Season 5, And Boy, Are They Miserable (Viewers Will Have A Ball, Though)

Netflix We are truly awash in Princess Dianas these days. Kristen Stewart received an Oscar nod for her role in the surrealist Spencer, and Emma Corrin won an Emmy for her wide-eyed Di in Season 4 of The Crown. Now Elizabeth Debicki grabs the baton and gives us the most tragic incarnation yet: a Diana …