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The cold open ofThe Crowns fourth-season premiere is a fitting one for 2020, because its resoundingly bleak.

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Never mind hes still pining away forCamilla Parker Bowles.

Elizabeth is all, Pot calling the kettle black, much, Phil?

Lord Louis Mountbatten, a.k.a.

(Dickie and his wife, Edwina, had afamously open marriage.)

Funny thing about death, though: It doesnt necessarily stop a person from controlling the marionette strings.

In short, it is now Charless obligation to find a sweet and well-tempered girl, with no past.

Her London-based career consists of working as her sisters cleaning lady and helping out at a kindergarten.

The only difference is Diana has replaced Sarah as the giddy, curtsying object of his desire.

Since we already know how this story ends, its hard to be taken in by Dianas girlish excitement.

Who else thinksThe Crownhas usurpedEmily in Parisas the ultimate in international travel FOMO?

An even more impressive achievement considering Scotland also doubles for Ireland and Iceland in this episode.

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