I've got to express some sentiments that are not often heard around here. Poor Harry, the man was born into royalty, raised in some of the world's most magnificent residences, and educated at the finest schools. He's the sole titled owner of a hummingbird feeder in history, yet all his privilege, wealth, and good dentistry cannot shield him from Netflix's willingness to take advantage of him.
Netflix released a new set of photos from the upcoming sixth and final season of 'The Crown' this Tuesday. The first episodes, covering Diana's lead-up to her tragic death, will be out in November, with the second part addressing the aftermath in December.
Let's zero in on a particular image that reenacts an event from the summer of 1997, just over two weeks before Diana's fatal trip to Paris. In this shot, Dominic West takes on the role of Prince Charles, Rufus Campa portrays Prince William, and the young Welsh actor Flynn Edwards gives us a pantomime Prince Harry. Some folks on Twitter have commented that Edwards' portrayal of Harry bears a striking resemblance to Ron Weasley. No offense to Edwards, but whoever cast a child that doesn't even look like the real Harry and chose that comically bright wig certainly made questionable choices.
This season is poised to be the most emotionally charged, dredging up the most painful and traumatic period in both Harry and William's lives for public entertainment. The new season recreates a phone call that occurred on August 12th, 1997, while William and Harry were at Balmoral, their grandmother's 50,000-acre Scottish Highlands estate.
It's during the Royal Family's annual summer vacation when Charles soaks up some sun, and the princes enjoy the outdoors. In a 2017 documentary, William and Harry opened up about their last conversation with Diana, expressing their regret about its brevity. This season delves not only into their profound loss but also their feelings of regret and remorse.
But there's more bad news for Harry this week. The Telegraph revealed that one of the season's main themes is Queen Camilla's "Renaissance." She's undergone quite a transformation, going from the most hated woman in Britain to appearing on commemorative stamps. The Crown portrays her remarkable rehabilitation, a narrative arc that probably irks Harry, given his outspoken opinions about his stepmother.
The irony here is undeniable – the same billion-dollar corporation that turns Harry's childhood pain into entertainment now also funds Harry and Meghan's California lifestyle. In moments like these, it makes one wonder how free they truly are.
In summary, Harry faces his pain being revived on screen, and the young actor portraying him dons a peculiar wig. To top it off, these blows are coming from his employer. Harry and Meghan have sought a life free from protocol, but in situations like this with 'The Crown,' one can't help but question their true freedom."
