THE CROWN Season 6 Diana's Death VS Real Events & Ending Explained 

What did you think of The Crown Season 6 Part 1? I genuinely thought parts of the final episode where carried out so well. The conversation between Diana and Charles in the final episode was a definite stand out moment for me. Let me know your thoughts below!

I like watching The Crown. But let’s keep in mind that every single private conversation in the series is pure fiction. No one can know what Charles felt or said, what Diana felt or said or what the Queen felt or said. Entertaining, but pure fiction.

I cried through the entire 4th episode and even now I am crying again. That lady sure had a way of wedging herself into peoples hearts.

The crown was very sensitivly done and elizabeth debriki got dianas mannerisms and her voice well like bringing her back to life .

Can you imagine being so hounded you can’t even open a window. Go out into the garden,Have to whisper in restaurants, unable to have a private phone call, all things we take for granted as basic human rights and freedoms. That’s beyond a cage. It must be isolating, so confining, I don’t see how she didn’t go mad under that kind of pressure. Marilyn turned to drugs and did go insane. Michael Jackson too. Elvis. But she somehow lived with it. All the time. Every moment. Everyday. Think about what that must be like. RIP

The show was exceptionally kind to Charles. So kind, that I think Charles paid the writer out of his billions.

It was fine. The “ghost” scenes were minor and not as bad as the reviews are making it. They were not talking to ghost Diana, they were talking to her memory, which we see a lot in other films. If anything the Al Fayad family should be pissed, they pretty much make her death their fault and Charles was completely unbelievable. I find it hard to believe he advocated for her as much they portrayed. Did the actual crown pay off the show runners to make him look good?

Whether you liked part one of season 6 or not and wether you're a Republican or a Monarchist, you gotta give Elizabeth Debicki credit, because she did really well playing Diana. I thought that I was going to hate this season but it was actually really good. Cleverly done. I did appreciate Morton's nod to the late Queen, whom I adored. Not bad for a staunch Republican. 😊

I definitely enjoyed the older season over these past couple. That's not to say they are bad by any means though. I think this show was just better serviced as a historical dramatization of the queens life. Most people watching the show today were alive during Diana's life, but fewer of us likely at Queen Elizabeth's early reign.

Fame is a curse. She was a prisoner to it. I remember the morning her death was announced I was in Boston moving into my college dorm. I remember everything. For those looking for a more accurate depiction, watch “Diana: In Her Own Words.” It’s the best documentary on her because it’s her voice.

They totally missed Gianni Versace's funeral where she sat next to Elton John. Diana flew to Milan and then back to Dodi.

it made me cry. just again for the loss of diana. it's such a tragic accident. she was just on her way to some place, and then her young life ended. william was really well portrayed. he made me feel so sorry for him. little harry was so cute. it was a really refreshing pace this season. but i have no clue what they are going to end it all on. seems like a weird way to end but ok.

Was it considered that the driver assumed that Dodi and Diana were staying at the Ritz that night and not going back to his apartment? So he had a few drinks and wasn’t expecting to drive again that night?

Loved it. The part where Charles went to the morgue and the anguish cry I cried because it took me back to that day. And when Diana showed up to Charles and the Queen was very deep.

Peter Morgan loves the symbolism of the stag. He used it in "The Queen" (2006) for which he wrote the screenplay. He also used it in Season 4 of "The Crown" when introducing Diana's character to the series.

The actress was very convincing as Diana and even a Lil bit of Dodi. Just it's a hard watch without a box of tissues. RIP Diana and Dodi. No one can be as Loved as a Royal then Diana still is...

I loved part 1 but I don’t believe Charles was actually that upset when Diana died and they made it look like Dodi’s father was the one who made Diana die as she wanted to leave and Dodi agreed but his father wouldn’t let her. Overall good show.

I watched all 4 episodes and loved them! They did a wonderful job at explaining the impact Diana had on the life of the RF and the rest of the world. I do believe King Charles was devastated by her death. I'm sure in some way he questioned his responsibility in all of it. Meaning, if he hadn't of married her or if their divorce hadn't happened then she would be alive. Things we all think about when we lose someone close. I also liked, during the funeral, when Prince Phillip explained why everyone was crying even though they didn't know her. I wasn't a fan of Diana but my heart was broken for her children.

You forget to praise the acting by Elizabeth Debicki

Check your facts. 'Candle In The Wind' is not a song from the 50s. It's from the 70s and mourns Marilyn Monroe's death in 1962.

I loved it but I’m such a Diana buff that things that are different than what happened stick with me. The final conversation with her boys is off. Both boys said they were very busy and rushed her off the phone…didn’t want to really talk because they wanted to get back to their recreation made them feel tremendous guilt. But the show has these touching “I love you” conversations which is not how Harry and William described them

No one I've ever seen who has tried to imitate Diana has succeeded. She was one of a kind and can never be replaced!

What really happened in that suite at the Ritz before Dodi and Diana left? We may never truly know!

I've read in Madonna's brothers book about their rides in Paris. The driver would speed like crazy and she would scream slow down slow down we're going to crash and the driver wouldn't listen.

This whole show has been like what Alfred Hitchcock's quote; where we've all been waiting for the ticking time bomb.

King Charle took Princess Diana sisters to France to collect Princess Diana’s remains, so I doubt he was alone.

I thought how they dramatized the crash was horrific. Who ever did the sound effect on the crash did too good a job. It gave me a chill for sure. I haven’t watched much else yet

The parts between Mohammad and dodi were my favorite. The media didn’t cover that side at all at the time

We rarely get first hand accounts from the RF about their private lives. Why not ensure true portrayal when we do? For example, William and Harry actually spoke about their last phonecall with Diana and expressed regrets over wanting to go back to playing with their cousins. If they knew it was the last call, they'll not be in a rush to hang up. Why not portray that? Even i know what a load of crap it was that they would ask "are you going to marry Dodi?". The second thing thats annoying is that Diana looked quite happy in the real cctv footage from August 30, 1997. Of course we don't know much about Diana Dodi relationship but I'm sure it wasnt that stressy and edgy! Mygod, this show was un-f***ing- believably kind to Charles! They portrayed Al Fayeds as a bunch of bafoons! I know they had their issues but this was done in a distasteful manner! That was really shameful!

I thought it was brilliant! I love the focus on Diana, just as in real life, her story was the most compelling.

I really hope season 2 opens up with global footage of all people together mourning The Princess's Death. This world today needs a reminder of love, respect and kindness more than ever.

I've only watched the first three episodes of S6, but I was shocked by how singleminded and controlling Dodi"s father was. It struck me that his relentless manipulation of the logistics concerning Dodi and Diana lead directly to her death. He wasn't driving the car, but if he had just respected Diana's fervent desire to go home, and listened to Dodi FOR ONCE, the crash would not have happened. I wonder if he was portrayed truthfully, bc if so, wow. Just wow.

Very nicely done. I thought much better there previous Diana movies.

If daddy al fayed hadn't have tried to play matchmaker I reckon they would still be alive, whether they were killed deliberately or not. I had not considered this until watching series 6.

Reading about her death really added to my already strong hatred I have for paparazzis

The actress here playing Diana really takes on her mannerisms and hand gestures and looks a lot like her, good choice. Looks interesting, will watch. 💗 Rip (HRH) Princess Diana forever. 💕

I thought this half part was amazing , the tone , the passing , the acting and it end whith a real heart break finale . Its was really amazing the portray of the last episode, you feel like you are living it again.

I feel like this season was already completed before the Queen's death but then cut and edited a lot either out of respect for the late Queen or they were threaten to do it. Charles depicted as this wonderful and caring ex husband - puh-leeasee. The show was way too kind to him. Why exclude the scandalous interview where Diana had stated how Charles was plotting to kill her in a car accident - we've all seen the interview, it's still out there. Wasn't it stated by the Queen at some point that as long as Diana is alive, she is considered married to Charles, regardless the divorce being official, did I imagine that? Anyway, despite all the efforts from the Royals to make themselves look good in this show (we all know they 'cleaned' it up prior to release date), we, the people, remember.

I thought it was very tastefully done...and of COURSE every private personal conversation is pure speculation but, just like how every joke contains a kernel of truth, all of that dialogue must've been based on SOMETHING. And lol sigh, I must admit, I did cry a little bit- arrgh they got me!! Cos I remember watching it all on telly, those 2 small boys walking solemnly behind Diana's carriage, the masses of grieving people, the stacks and stacks of flowers and cards and teddybears...it was heart wrenching. Diana was iconic in life AND death, and the way The Firm was so worried about her being a "loose cannon" and overshadowing them rings kinda true- they didn't show her enough respect in life and they took too long to respect her in death...so the way it was all handled on the show was very well done. And bloody hell, if they thought Diana's "antics" were bad, why wasn't Fergie's toesicking tabloid scandal brought up??! Or will that be addressed in the later half of the series?? This is now when the show will have to tread very carefully, cos most of these people are still alive, their relatives are still alive, and if they do carry on further to more modern times I can TOTALLY imagine Harry&Meg sueing gigglesnort. I love "The Crown"...and the way Diana's death was handled actually made Charles seem sympathetic and very human (although the actor doing that lip thing got old pretty fast lol) and the actress playing Diana was BRILLIANT, she had all her mannerisms down pat, well done to everyone involved, it was so so SO very well done, I cannot WAIT for the rest of the season

Can we stay on the fact that Diana was the *3rd person* in Dodi's upcoming marriage? She did exactly what she was accusing Camilla of. She didn't seem particularly interested in the fact that Dodi intended to get married

I loved watching The Crown so far. In Season 6 Part 1 there were some difficult scenes to watch but I watched them.

Elisabeth Debecki was a revelation, what an incredible performance she gave. She was so fully invested into playing Diana that I completely forgot she was acting! I hope she gets all the accolades and awards for this, she broke my heart at every turn! This was difficult to watch for obvious reasons but I’m so glad I did! If only she didn’t go to Paris…🥲😭😢

In season 5, Elizabeth Debicki was wonderful. Here, she is fantastic and we see a lot of her! She is the main reason I watched those seasons. I'm not sure I will watch Part 2 to the end. I'll see.

It is true season six part I is unlike previous seasons given the significant changes to the royal family in the last year. Part one was done well and was more raw in capturing the emotions felt leading up to the death of Diana and Dodi from the main players involved. If you are invested in the royal family, the last episode is very emotional, so more than one tissue box will be needed.

They should have shown that Dodi and Diana didn't put their seatbelts on even though they were in a high speed car chase.

I loved it.

I would have loved to see a side story of Diana’s relationship with Hasmet Khan. I did like this first part of the season! ❤❤

One thing I'm 100% sure of. Had there been no Pap that night, they'd still be alive.

This season made Charles look wayyyy too Kind! It felt too fake. I wondered if it's because he's king now!!!

I Loved It!! The scene where Diana comes back sitting next to the Queen on the sofa, and Diana took her hand, INSTANT TEARS 😭 😭😭

"Candle in the Wind" is an early 70s, rather than a 50s song.(Elton would've liked to know you Marilyn, but he was just a kid)

I like this take on the first part of season VI. Although I have a deep love and fascination of all things Diana, the rest of the cast had little part in the story. Even the Queen had very few lines and spent most of the first part looking displeased. I can’t imagine Imelda Staunton was too pleased when she read the script. The wonderful Lesley Manville, whose portrayal of the aging and boozy Margaret is nothing short of a masterclass, was wasted in this part and in some scenes had no lines at all. Dominic West was excellent, bringing more emotion to Charles than we have ever seen, on screen or off. Overall I loved the first part but I can’t help wonder if the show’s hour-by-hour portrayal of Diana’s last few weeks and days pandered just a little to an enduring public fascination with her death, at the expense of delving deeper into the significance of her death on the royal establishment and the public.

He didn’t hit another car, he hit the wall of the tunnel. That’s what made it so bad because the car decelerated too quickly and Diana’s aorta burst. It happens a lot in that kind of car accident. A seat belt wouldn’t have saved her.

As always enjoyed the Crown 👑. And of course it's all titulating speculation with regards to private conversations that ensued. What struck me of course was the portrayal of Mr. Mohammed Al-Fayed and his ambition to to climb the social status for cultural preservation ladder as it were. From series 5 it was very prominate he kept trying to get into the good graces of the royals but immensely failed and the same appears to be the Crowns continued narrative by using his Son Dodi via her Grace Diana but alas it was not to be. And of course the final snub from the Palace despite they lost a member of their family along with his but who's to say the Queen finally did privately grant him an audience even just to formally acknowledge his shared grief? We will never know nor will we be sure that it was just a plain organised accident. That being said I think all the cast played their respective roles extremely well from the small mannerisms of Diana, Charles and William to the sensitive nature not to portray the late Prinesses body. I do feel it was rushed and now not really fussed for the rest of the series to play out as it would've been interesting to watch the funeral and also the impact it had on the world along with both families but hey 🎭

This season was the most beautiful and painful season ever because of the Death of the princess diana ❤😢

I can only imagine how hurt Diana would have been to see her children forced to walk behind her coffin to buffer her ex husband from a negative reaction. This decision embodies what the Royal family is about nobody is beyond sacrifice when it comes to the throne and it's continued existence.

I think the overshadowing of the monarchy made sense. The Crown, which was always first, was now not. And the relationship with William, too. Mom's take a bit to see that their sons are grown and the relationship never got the chance to get past that. So sad

I did enjoy it but yes it did feel rushed.. as for the funeral it was better on the hour long The Queen I thought it was better tbh. But I am looking forward to part 2.

I have a problem with the carbon monoxide levels in the drivers blood and how that was ignored when at the levels detected would have rendered the person unconscious. So my theory being that there was exhaust piped into the car’s interior, maybe directly into the drivers side, and the car that was driven was a rental obtained just a couple hours before the incident. There was a report the car had been stolen and had extensive work on it just previously before crash. Perfect way to poison the whole car and maybe the accident was a side effect of the carbon monoxide. If you think about if they had driven normally without crashing that the carbon monoxide would have killed everyone in car before they even knew what was going on.

i do notice that the stuff was in favor of charles in these 4 episodes. but i do think it just makes people hate him more, especially with the al fayeds

I don’t know how close to the truth it was but I felt like it put perspective of what happened. I didn’t know but it was believable and brought out the feelings I had when it really happened and tears were shed

I had mixed feelings about that last episode - the scenes involving the deceased Diana and the deceased Dodi which for me was for nothing - why try to imagine such personal and private conversations but then again its fiction anyway so..... The scene on the plane with Diana and Charles was well done and it drove home how excellent Elizabeth Debicki was in it. I was awake late that night in London 1997 sitting at a cafe in Soho hearing that she had been in a car accident - we were shocked then the news worsened until that awful announcement and I swear til the day I die you could hear a pin drop until the sound of sobbing got louder and louder - I was numb. A young man was sitting on a car bonnet near to me and his face dropped into his hands and he was literally heaving with sobbing. The next morning I walked to Kensington palace with some flowers - I lived nearby and it was early in the morning. I'd only slept a few hours. The flowers had only started to be placed there and by the end of the day a mountain of them had formed. Months later I served Trevor Rhyss Jones (sic) the minder of Dodi and sole survivor. His table ordered a bottle of Chardonnay which I ser and it was just bizarre knowing that that man, still bearing scars and an arm sling from the accident but no memory of course, was in the car with her, it was just surreal. Her death broke the peoples' heart. That's for sure. And that horribly sad image of the boys following their mother's coffin. I rewatched the final episode again and cried this time - it was cathartic. I remember her wedding day - I was only 10, and that long long train on her dress was incredible and she was just lovely. In the celebrity obsessed times we live in, the ones who lived then with her, know there will never be another like her.

She was praying for both. Two things can exist at once

Aaand that's the moment when Harry started on his path leading to MM!!!

Margaret’s death was horribly heartbreaking too! Ughhhh I cried so much!

I like the fact that they highlighted that Diana was addicted to drama. That she admitted it even if it was fictional. She was addicted to it and she had issues. I think she married into a family thinking it was going to be fun and games and did not realize the responsibilities. She grew up through it all, but made mistakes as well as she was human. I think people forget she was human with feelings and emotions, and yes mistakes. May she rest in peace 💙

I loved season 6..part1❤😢..sad tho😮😢😢

Why didn't they include Diana's family?? It was hard for them too

I agree about the actor who played Charles - his performance was very moving. Emelda Staunton was also quite good. The actress playing Diana did a good job, but, the actor playing Dodi really fell short and it seemed that his voice was dubbed in by some cheesy American actor. The unconvincing Dodi really hurt the show. Also, the trite conversation he and Diana had in the hotel room when she was telling him to stand up to his dad was ridiculous and not believable. I'd say the first 3 episodes were not very good, but the final episode was good for the two above mentioned performances.

Of course The Crown is a fictional show, however it is based on actual events. As an American who loves History I have read numerous books regarding the Royal Family. It has been reported mainly by ex staff members that Charles did react to Diana’s death similarly to how The Crown Portrayed it. Staff members from Balmoral have said they went running to Charles room because they heard him let out a wail followed by uncontrollable sobbing. It was reported by witnesses that reaction at the Paris Hospital was similar. I tend to believe the reports. Mainly because he treated Diana poorly in her life and now that she was gone he would never have the opportunity to make up for it. The guilt he felt must have been crippling. He also did fight for her to be brought back in a Royal Jet and for her to be given a Royal funeral. I’ve read that it was the Queen Mother and Prince Philip who were most opposed to it as she was no longer married to Charles. It is said that Prince Philip supported Diana and took her side in the divorce, whereas Queen Elizabeth let it be known she was against the divorce and refused to pick a side. The Queen mother hated Diana. Mainly because Diana’s grandmother was a Lady in Waiting to the Queen’s mom and she didn’t much like Diana. The Queen Mother initially loved Diana and really pushed for the Diana/Charles match.

elizabeth debicki as diana is so perfect it has to be said

I agree with everyone who said that Elizabeth Debicki was absolutely amazing as Diana, I’ve watched “Diana, in her own words” on RU-vid and the actress had her voice, mannerisms, attitude down pat - fantastic job! The actor playing Charles did not do as well. I didn’t get that Charles vibe at all, but that might have been the director’s fault, pandering to the royal family a bit too much. They made him too ambitious and too caring in the series. Let’s remember that Charles never tried to push his mother off the throne by conspiring with Tony Blair, that was pure fiction. And let’s remember that every time Charles is portrayed on screen as being compassionate and empathetic he did THIS in real life: after Diana threw herself down the stairs, while pregnant with William, Charles turned on his heel and went horse back riding, completely ignoring the tragedy that almost happened - that’s according to Diana, in her own words! The Crown is an amazingly written show but I do feel that it’s a love letter to the Royal family and gives them way too much credit and way too much personality. In real life these people are more like entitled, spoiled cold fish who wouldn’t spit on you if you were on fire. If you don’t believe me, look up the video when Charles encounters a man who faints in front of him. We learn later that the man was ok but Charles had no way of knowing if this guy was having a cardiac arrest or a serious medical issue - and he just kind of laughs it off and walks away - ZERO concern for the man! That should tell you everything you need to know about Charles’s character, how little he cares about others (especially commoners) and how very fictional his positive portrayal on The Crown really is.

Am I the only one who thinks the end of the Crown should be reconsidered? That there should be another season that ends with QE2’s death? A more natural inflection point?

it’s so uncanny how much elizabeth debecki looked like princess diana, especially in season 6

I wondered why they were making out she had finished with dodi that night. From the real footage of them in the lift, they looked very close. Holding hands, etc...

I came away from the last episode thinking that Diana was not going to be marrying Dodi (she stopped him preparing to propose). Did others feel this way?

The ghosts were a bit much. But pretty good.

How I wish that scene where William comfronted his dad was real.

I just think the show is too biased towards Charles. The writers clearly love him and they're making him out to be a hero. I don't think he was a villain either, but I just don't see him as a hero advocating for Diana and going against his mother. It really ruins the show for me.

Diana didn't "break" the Royal Family. It was the other way round.

They’ll probably focus on William meeting Kate and the deaths of princess Margaret & the queen mother for part 2

Season 6 episode 4 was the best single episode I ever watched.

We have known for five seasons that Hollywood filled in a lot of gaps in the story…I have enjoyed the acting writing and direction…best on television even with the Hollywood imput

Unbelievable Deluded Tosh! Give it a Miss

Wait, so is the Crown trying to rewrite history? Showing Di wearing a seatbelt?

I think it was written by Charles and Camilla’s PR teams trying to undo all their drama and infidelity that directly lead to the death of Diana.

last season, charles in the plane with Princess Diana is completely unbelievable. charles would NEVER grief for Princess Diana, im sure hedid not break down at the hospital either. Come on. this is all just to make him look good. ?

They should hv shown Diana's brother Few dialogues were out of place. But nevertheless it was better than the previous season.

I thing she acttualy accepted. I watched the crown and i watched the last pictures of them. I don t think she refused ... they seem in love . Look at the videos. They hold hands the whole time and she is in his arms all the time.

I like different episodes of the movie but the part that stood out to me is the Queen giving the speech to the nation. Now I remember this quite vividly. The Royals were very silent after Diana’s death. I honestly believe that the Queen only did the speech because she was forced too. The Queen almost looked as though she was in disbelief when she heard of Diana’s death. I was also surprised of how Charles grieved in the movie. I have always wondered if he felt any type of regret or remorse after loosing Diana. I just feel as though Charles was happy that she would no longer be a threat to him at least in his eyes I think he saw her as a threat because of her popularity. I still don't like Camilla she is pathetic to me and always will be.

I had a totally different opinion. Diana was portrayed as a font of wisdom, which I doubt she was. Dodie was portrayed as an immature idiot, which I doubt he was. Their relationship was presented as a rather far fetched miscommunication, which I doubt it was. The season so far seemed as it was thrown together just before the bar closed.

The end scene was so crazy. It gave me a very uncomfortable feeling. I think the writers are inserting how they actually feel about it and they can't say out loud. Thr music, the close up and looking behind her as if Diana is watching her all indicated guilt in her death.

Bur we were told which is the truth that neither Diana nor Dodi and even less Henri Paul were wearing seatbelts.

I wish Diana and JFK junior would have got together instead. Maybe they would have both been alive.

Sorry I think Chuckie had something to do with it..

It was very well-made, though as usual, I skipped a lot of the Dodi part - that's literally not why I watch a series called The Crown. Also, with Peter Morgan bringing Diana back from the grave like he did, why oh why did he do such a terrible job with the Queen? Olivia Colman was the last good QE2, though really excessively gloomy, and focusing a lot on everyone else while ignoring some pretty badass things the actual Queen did - look up the vid of when this guy fired shots at her while she was riding in a parade, and see her managing to control a scared horse while riding sidesaddle. But no, we only see Olivia getting gloomier and gloomier, so much that it's a shock watching news footage of some occasions and seeing the Queen smiling and laughing. And then we come to Imelda Staunton, who's a great actress but really wrong for the part. Even something petty like the hair and the clothes for the live speech - it's so frustrating to me, because Peter Morgan made a movie called The Queen (with Helen Mirren), about the same period of time, and it was amazing. I'm starting to feel like he's developed a dislike for QE2 in the meantime and is just focused on making her look really bad.

After watching the episode with Diana getting stuck in her life’s last situation trying to go home taking a reasonable decision.. it makes you so furious about the two selfish sides making Diana stuck in the middle of their selfishness and greed to their own interests from Prince Charles to Mohammad El Fayed! 😢😡🤬 No matter how she tried.. they both should be feeling guilty and they are guilty!

Very thoughtful pity people didn't realise these people live on a different planet from us people crying over someone they only saw on TV . Hm the queen would enjoy this spectacle.the only royal I ever respected.

its sad that now thru film the actual "crown" can shove whatever words they would have Diana say in some actors mouth. Definitely the producers are trying to rewrite the dead queen's legacy over the "Diana problem" and trying to pump up Charles the Last-and Camilla well she can be so proud that she will be the crucible that finally kills the Monarchy with her desperate clawing to the top of it for the last 40 years. If you value Princess Diana's legacy don't watch this spew. Obviously someone is getting paid alot to put another coat of thick buttercream frosting on the shit cake that is the family Windsor

The Queen is so cold as we all know