Paul Burrell responds to The Crown’s divisive scenes

The crownNetflix’s fourth season has been a real treat for viewers, but how accurate is the Netflix series actually? Amid the recent debate, Princess Diana’s former butler Paul Burrell has weighed in.

Addressing a number of pivotal moments from the drama’s final season, Burrell – which you may remember from the early years of I am a celebrity – commented on certain scenes which he considers to have been embellished.

Calling the portrayal of Prince Charles and Diana’s relationship “close enough to the truth,” Burrell said The sun that Josh O’Connor’s portrayal of the future king is similar to what he “saw behind closed doors.”

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“Josh O’Connor plays Prince Charles as a rather indifferent and cold person,” said Paul. “And I’m afraid that’s what I saw behind closed doors.

“He was probably married to the most beautiful woman in the world. But he didn’t take care of her, and that’s what stands out The crown. “

Claiming that The crownThe version of events relating to their marriage has some validity, he added: “Diana said to me: ‘I thought when I got married that my husband would be there for me, to take care of me. , to support me, to encourage me, but it is not.

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“People who jump up and say, ‘Well, that’s not factual,’ well, that’s pretty close to the truth.”

Of course, no one really knows how much The crown is beyond the royal family and courtiers. After all, the Netflix series is not a documentary and the creative licensing is part of what makes it so compelling.

However, the research that goes into the series is extensive, and whether it’s towing the official party line or delving a little deeper into real-life speculation, much of what we see – even if it is contested – is based on Somethingg, as Digital spy breaks down here.

The crown seasons 1 to 4 are now streaming on Netflix, while seasons 1 to 3 are also available on DVD and Blu ray.

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