Elizabeth (Claire Foy) likes Philip's (Matt Smith) idea to televise the coronation ceremony but has to enforce that Philip must bow to her once she is crowned Queen. Philip refuses despite his wife's new title. From Season 1, Episode 5: Smoke and Mirrors Stream The Crown on Netflix! The Crown is based on Queen Elizabeth II as a young newlywed faced with leading the world's most famous monarchy while forging a relationship with legendary Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill. The British Empire is in decline, and the political world is in disarray, but a new era is dawning. Peter Morgan's masterfully researched scripts reveal the Queen's private journey behind the public façade with daring frankness. Prepare to see into the coveted world of power and privilege behind the locked doors of Westminster and Buckingham Palace. #TheCrown #TheCrownSeason1 #QueenElizabeth #ClaireFoy
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