While “The Crown” is historical fiction, the British royal family has provided plenty of drama-filled moments for the writers to work with. One member of the royal family that may be hard to dramatize, though, is Kate Middleton. The Duchess of Cambridge’s stunning transformation from the quiet wife in her husband’s shadow to a confident mother and the future queen has come subtly and naturally.
A source recently told The Sun that including Kate in the popular Netflix show is an easy way to grab viewers because of how much people love the duchess. As Grant Harrold, a former butler for Prince Charles, explained to OK! Magazine, the duchess “doesn’t have much to worry about, her PR and image is perfect. There is nothing not perfect about her,” (via Daily Mail). Harrold added, “So they may well see it as good PR. There will be an interest for them and she is likely to come face to face with the actress that plays her at some point at an event.”
With show writer Peter Morgan’s commitment to focusing on events that have happened ten or more years ago, any drama that may have been unfolding between Prince Harry, Megan Markle, Prince William, and Kate most likely won’t be included. With Season 6 supposedly covering Charles and Diana’s divorce, as well as Diana’s death, the show is already going to be packed with royal drama.
Season 6 of “The Crown” is set to begin filming in August, according to The Sun.
