The Crown: The first segment of the last season is available on Netflix

The first four episodes of The Crown’s final season, which centres on events that occurred in the late 1990s and Princess Diana’s relationship with Dodi Fayed, are now available on Netflix.

The 1997 events that preceded and followed Diana’s death are also covered in the new episodes. Nonetheless, historical errors in the show have drawn criticism since its premiere. Kelly Swaby, a royal historian who has been a part of the show since 2016, said that because of the excellent production value, viewers frequently anticipate a certain level of accuracy.

There are two parts to the new season: the first four episodes were released on Thursday, and the remaining six episodes were released on December 14. Peter Morgan, the man behind the hit show since 2016, is the series’ writer. Diana and Prince Charles, who are divorced, spend their first summer apart from their sons, Prince William and Prince Harry, at the start of the new season. Subsequently, the show delves into the media fervour surrounding Diana and Dodi’s romance, culminating in the paparazzi pursuit that led to their vehicle colliding in a Paris tunnel. After his mother passed away, Prince William will be seen attempting to reintegrate into life at Eton.

The producers have stated that Imelda Staunton will return to the role of Queen Elizabeth II for the sixth season, and that the topic of Diana’s passing has been handled “sensitively.” As the Duke of Edinburgh, Jonathan Pryce makes a comeback. The Queen’s Golden Jubilee, Prince Charles and Camilla’s nuptials, and William and Kate’s courtship at the University of St Andrews—where they currently hold the title of Prince and Princess of Wales—will all be covered in the second half of the final season.

Kelly Swaby, a royal historian, stated that since Harry and William are still grieving over their mother’s passing and it is being exploited for amusement, great consideration would have gone into how Diana passed away.