The Crown
Smoke and Mirrors
Season 1, Episode 5 · Aired 2016-11-04
Synopsis
Elizabeth rejects protocol by appointing Philip to coordinate her coronation, but his ideas create conflict. The Duke of Windsor returns to London.
In the series
This episode is part of The Crown (2016–2023) on Netflix.
Royal prestige with casting reincarnations and tabloid bleed.
Key cast
- Claire Foy as Queen Elizabeth II (seasons 1–2)
- Olivia Colman as Queen Elizabeth II (seasons 3–4)
- Imelda Staunton as Queen Elizabeth II (seasons 5–6)
- Matt Smith as Prince Philip (seasons 1–2)
- Tobias Menzies as Prince Philip (seasons 3–4)
- Josh O'Connor as Prince Charles (seasons 3–4)