Netflix has approved a major prequel series to The Crown, spanning from Queen Victoria’s death in 1901 to Princess Elizabeth’s wedding in 1947. This development follows nearly two-and-a-half years after the original series concluded, having depicted pivotal Royal Family events like Princess Diana’s death, Prince Charles and Camilla’s wedding, and the early romance of Prince William and Kate Middleton.
The Crown Prequel Details Emerge
Negotiations between Netflix and the production team finalized recently after extended discussions. A source close to the project confirms: “Netflix has been locked in negotiations with the company for quite a long time about this spin-off series, but they’ve recently finally managed to seal the deal and come to an agreement.”
Creator Peter Morgan, whose work earned the series 24 Emmy Awards, plans to return. The insider reveals: “Peter had already been putting pen to pad and casting is expected to take place next year.”
Shifting to earlier history allows the series to avoid recent controversies over accuracy. This approach matches Morgan’s “20-year rule,” which he describes as: “I sort of have in my head a 20-year rule. That is enough time and enough distance to really understand something, to understand its role, to understand its position, to understand its relevance.” He further notes: “Often, things that appear absolutely wildly important today are instantly forgotten, and other things have a habit of sticking around and proving to be historically very relevant and long-lasting.”
Lauren Silverman’s Hair Loss Struggle
Lauren Silverman, fiancée of Simon Cowell and mother to their 12-year-old son Eric, opens up about her battle with significant hair loss. “It’s been one of my biggest insecurities,” the 48-year-old former actress shares online. “I wear extensions and I’m so grateful I can because they help me feel like myself but underneath that, it’s something I think about far more than I’d like to admit.”
Silverman adds: “I don’t want to feel ashamed of it anymore and neither should you.” Her candid post comes amid online mockery of Cowell’s appearance on Britain’s Got Talent.
Nicola Sturgeon Targets JK Rowling on Trans Rights
Scotland’s former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon criticizes author JK Rowling, known for her opposition to certain transgender rights policies. Rowling, whose Harry Potter series generated nearly £1 billion and supports various philanthropies, faces renewed scrutiny.
Sturgeon, who previously hesitated to classify double rapist Adam Graham—later Isla Bryson after self-identification—as male or female, declares: “However rich and however famous some of the people who attack me might be, I’m not going to be silenced.” She vows to keep “fighting” for the “marginalised” community.
Anna Friel Prefers Quiet Nights In
Actress Anna Friel, once a fixture at high-profile parties with figures like Kate Moss, now embraces a low-key lifestyle. “I’m just not comfortable at these things,” she explains. “I’m the kind of girl, I get home and put my pyjamas on.”
Lady Amelia Windsor’s Pottery Passion
Lady Amelia Windsor, granddaughter of the Duke of Kent and a top model often called the “most beautiful royal,” discovers solace in pottery. The 30-year-old describes the hobby as “wholesome” and “therapeutic.”
She shared a photo from House Pottery London workshop, wearing an apron while crafting a green cup inscribed with her name. “[I have been] building and painting mugs and cups whilst having a lovely chat to the other guests and our fab teacher,” she posts. “I can’t wait to see my pieces after they’ve gone in the kiln.”
Peter Rosengard’s Royal Anecdotes
Comedy Store founder Peter Rosengard shares quirky insights during King Charles’s U.S. visit. At Claridge’s, he quips about the monarch: “You’ll never guess what he collects. He collects lavatories. He has the greatest collection in the world.”
Rosengard also recalls the late Queen Elizabeth using “crispy bacon rashers… as a fork to scoop up scrambled eggs.” More revelations appear in his upcoming book, They Only Call Me When They’re Dead!, due next month.
