The Crown
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After attending the funeral, Elizabeth suggests that Philip go pay his godson, Norton, a visit.
They share a tender moment, saying how they make each other better.
Isnt that the point of marriage?
But he also acknowledges that, once married, the two people inevitably grow in different directions.
Speaking of unexpected help, enter Andrew Morton.
Its a chance to regain control of her narrative, Morton claims.
Diana is intrigued but doesnt want trouble.
And so James bikes over to Kensington Palace to help Diana record the secret tapes.
But she then reveals a specific concern thats tied to what she values the most: her children.
Her childhood was unhappy, too.
Diana says her husbands priority was always Camilla or the queen.
But maybe Im being oversensitive.
And according to Philip in this episode, avoidance isnt the way through grief.
You know what else is unkind?
A white van hits James while hes on his bike, driving him off the road.
Justified or not, her paranoia will only grow from here and, eventually, be full-on exploited.
He admits hes always had a soft spot for Diana and hes on her team.
And airing grievances causes greater damage to the system than it would a family.
When she clarifies that hes implying she should be silent and he affirms, the suggestion leaves her speechless.
Later, Philip tells Elizabeth about his meeting with Diana.
The queen is concerned by his advice that husbands and wives should withhold secrets from each other.
He tries to backtrack but digs in deeper, suggesting discretion is key to keeping things intact.
Elizabeth walks away, quietly disappointed.
Suddenly its pub day!
Mortons book,Diana: Her True Story,is out and flying off bookshelves worldwide.
The episode ends with Morton giving various interviews about the record-breaking biography.
He keeps his promises: He claims that he only spoke to those who know Diana.
This is the second time this season that were ending on an ominous note.
Diana was a wellness queen.
Goop would be quivering.
(Is this subtly eroding the idolization of Diana?)
McElhone is so delicately affecting here as Penny.
Plus she might be the most beautiful crier in the world.
Another great casting choice.
Give her and her cheekbones a raise.
