Thoughts on the Crown, Episode 2: The Balmoral Test
And we’re back! With thoughts on one of my favorite episodes of Season Four of The Crown: The Balmoral Test. The first half of the second episode focuses on Margaret Thatcher’s fish-out-of-water experience, and then Diana swoops in with her triumphant turn. With your thoughts and questions in hand, Matt and I chat about:
Why Margaret Thatcher’s (super dramatized) unpreparedness made for such a delicious view on the Windsors
How this first, long glimpse at Diana is a world away from the global icon she became
THE STAG.
Why the Charles and Diana courtship felt like a group project
And finally, the fashion! To quote one commenter: “The Barbour of it all.”
What did YOU think of the second episode? Please share in the comments!
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