In a sad development for England (United Kingdom), Queen Elizabeth II, the longest reigning British monarch (70 years), passed away at 96 in London, paving the way for her first-born Prince Charles to become the King and a long-planned "Operation London Bridge" goes underway in the British Isles. While Prince Charles has already assumed the crown and is now being called King Charles III, another question that pops out inside everyone's head what will happen in the widely acclaimed Netflix web series The Crown. The Crown Season 5 is expected to release in November this year, however, with Queen Elizabeth II's death, fans are wondering what The Crown 5 will show or which Royal events The Crown 5 series will probably cover. As per a Hello magazine report, the much-awaited Crown 5 is likely to look at the 1990s during the monarch's reign. And therefore there are multiple happening that The Crown 5 might outline in its upcoming web series.
1) The Queen's annus horribilis speech
If The Crown 5 will outline the 90s, the Queen's annus horribilis speech will be must covered in the series. If it happens, Hollywood actress Imelda Staunton will be seen delivering the famous speech of annus horribilis speech. As per reports, on 24 November 1992, The Queen gave a speech at Guildhall to mark the 40th anniversary of her Accession. In it The Queen referred to recent events as part of an 'annus horribilis' meaning 'horrible year'. She had said: "1992 is not a year on which I shall look back with undiluted pleasure. In the words of one of my more sympathetic correspondents, it has turned out to be an annus horribilis."
2) The Queen's children and divorce including Prince Charles' separation from Diana
1900s was not an ideal decade for the Royal British family as Quen Elizabeth's son Prince Andrew broke up from the Duchess of York. Not only this, but Princess Anne's marriage debacle to Captain Mark Phillips, and Prince Charles' separation from Diana will also be at the center stage. Since Anne's marriage troubles are hinted at in season four, it is expected that fans will see them in closer detail in the new series.
Princess Diana's Panorama interview
The Crown season 5 will indeed explore the unexplored facts and it is expected it will show Princess Diana's tell-all interview with journalist Martin Bashir. It was made by BBC, and the synopsis said that it was an Interview with HRH The Princess of Wales" which was later released as BBC documentary series Panorama which was broadcast on BBC1 on 20 November 1995. The 54-minute program saw Diana, Princess of Wales, interviewed by journalist Martin Bashir about her relationship with her husband, Charles, Prince of Wales. It is pertinent to mention here that the interview became the prime reason of divorce between Charles and Diana. In the interview, Diana reveled her struggle with becoming a member of the royal family as well as her and Charles' extramarital affairs.
The Crown Season 5 Release Date
Fans wondering and excited to know about The Crown 5 release must wait for now as no any official announcement has been made. However, multiple reports are floating around that The Crown 5 release date will be in November 2022.