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When you think about how nightmarish an episode Fairytale is, the title is an apt description.
But inThe Crowns version, everybody is just a victim.
Victims of a system that destroys the individual for the sake of duty.
Charles, dickhead that he is, is GIGGLING THE WHOLE TIME.
Not to worry, Di, Charles has a fabulous idea.
Hes asked his BFF, Camilla Parker Bowles, to look in on you: Shes the best company!
Even Dianas like, WTF, Chuck?
Life at Buckingham Palace is no Genovia, thats for sure.
But none of that adoration matters when your fiance never gets in touch.
But dont worry,Duch, Camilla says shes all for sharing!
By the time Charles returns to London for the wedding rehearsal, Diana has resigned herself to her fate.
Princess Margaret because it takes a trained eye to notice a specific kind of misery in a couple.
(2) The family is about to make the same matrimonial mistake for the umpteenth time.
Thats whyThe Crowndoesnt recreate theJuly 29, 1981wedding.
To do so would defeat the message of Fairytale.
Charles and Diana werent starting a new life together they were just securing the future of the monarchy.
Love and affection need not apply.
This now-nonsensical adaptation of the Charles and Diana courtship (tons of making out!
Secret surprise dates in the streets of London!)
Maybe theres something to it?
BothThe Princess DiariesQueen Clarisse andThe Crowns Lady Fermoy believe in restraints to achieve proper royal posture.
The starters-and-desserts restaurant where Camilla and Diana have their strained lunch,Menage a Trois(!!!
),wasa real place.
