The Revised Ending of The Crown Season 6 Following Queen Elizabeth's Demise

Summary

Creator Peter Morgan changed the ending to The Crown season 6, the show's last, after Queen Elizabeth II died last September.

The final episode will address the Queen's death, despite her still being alive within the show's timeline. Season 6 will delve into the period from 1997 to 2005, showcasing the events leading up to and following Princess Diana's death, as well as the wedding of Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles.

The ending of season 6 of The Crown was altered by Peter Morgan, the show's creator, following the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Since its debut on Netflix in 2016, The Crown has chronicled the lives of influential members of the British royal family across several decades. The highly popular series is now preparing for the release of its final season, season 6.

With the release of The Crown season 6 imminent, Peter Morgan discloses to Variety that the passing of Queen Elizabeth in September of the previous year prompted modifications to the show's ending. While Morgan does not provide specific details about the conclusion, the death of a royal family member posed a unique challenge for him. Below, you can read Morgan's complete statement.

“We had all experienced the funeral. Therefore, considering the profound impact it had on everyone, I had to find a way for the last episode to address the character's death, even though it had not occurred yet."

What To Expect From The Crown's Ending

The conclusion of The Crown season 5 brings viewers to the period preceding the tragic demise of Princess Diana. As the upcoming season unfolds, it will primarily focus on the events spanning from 1997 to 2005. Season 6 will be split into two parts, with the initial segment delving into the events leading up to and the aftermath following Princess Diana's untimely passing. Elizabeth DeBicki brilliantly portrays Princess Diana in the series. It has been officially confirmed by Morgan that the actual depiction of Diana's death will not be shown on screen.

The second batch of episodes still has many unanswered questions, but it has been officially revealed that both Prince William and Prince Harry will be part of season 6. William will be portrayed as a teenager and a young adult, with Rufus Kampa and Ed McVey respectively playing the different stages. The storyline will focus on an older William and his early relationship with Kate Middleton, portrayed by Meg Bellamy.

As the final episodes of The Crown approach, the show will depict events up to 2005, including the wedding of Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles. It has been confirmed that this wedding will be featured in some capacity, though its role as the grand finale is still uncertain. Queen Elizabeth's departure from the show is also unknown, as she is still alive in the show's timeline. However, creator Peter Morgan's recent statement suggests that viewers can expect a respectful farewell.

Source: Variety