Posted on Nov 17, 2020

27 "The Crown" Season 4 Moments Vs. The Real-Life Events That Show How Detailed The Series Is

Emma Corrin and Princess Diana could be twins.

Nora Dominick

by Nora Dominick

BuzzFeed Staff

1. First, here's Queen Elizabeth II at the Trooping the Colour ceremony in London in 1979:

Olivia Colman as Queen Elizabeth and the real Queen Elizabeth salute troops while wearing military regalia on horseback

2. Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher after her election victory in 1979:

Gillian Anderson as Margaret Thatcher and the real Margaret Thatcher waving

3. Here's Prince Charles doing a reading at the memorial service for Lord Mountbatten in 1979:

Josh O'Connor as Prince Charles on the left and the real Prince Charles on the right

4. Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher with her Conservative Cabinet in 1981:

5. Prince Charles and Princess Diana at the Balmoral Estate in Scotland in 1981:

6. Here are Prince Charles and Princess Diana outside of Buckingham Palace after announcing their engagement:

7. Prince Charles and Princess Diana at their wedding rehearsal at St. Paul's Cathedral:

8. Here's Princess Diana in her wedding dress:

9. And here's what Prince Charles wore for his wedding with Princess Diana:

Prince Charles in military regalia

10. Here's what Queen Elizabeth II wore to Prince Charles and Princess Diana's wedding in 1981:

Queen Elizabeth and Queen Elizabeth II wearing a flow-y, long-sleeved dress, gloves,
a double-string of pearls, a flower-shaped brooch, and a matching hat

11. And here's what Princess Margaret wore to the wedding:

Prince Margaret in flowing dress with stitching on the front, an attached scarf adorned with a brooch, and a matching hat

12. Mark Thatcher and his co-driver Charlotte Verney during the Paris/Dakar Rally in 1982 — Mark and Charlotte went missing for several days before being found:

13. While there are no photos of Michael Fagan and Queen Elizabeth II's bedside chat, here's an artist rendering of what might've happened from 1982:

14. Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher attending the Falklands Victory Parade in 1982:

Margaret Thatcher in a tilted brimmed hat adorned with feathers

15. Prince Charles and Princess Diana arriving in Australia with Prince William in 1983:

Princess Diana holding Prince William on the tarmac

16. Prince Charles and Princess Diana posing in front of Uluru/Ayers Rock in Australia during the Royal Tour of Australia:

17. And here are Prince Charles and Princess Diana climbing Uluru/Ayers Rock during their visit:

18. Prince Charles and Princess Diana posing for photographers in New Zealand during their royal tour in 1983:

Prince Charles and Princess Diana sit on a blanket as they play with Prince William

19. Here are Prince Charles and Princess Diana dancing together at a gala dinner in Sydney, Australia:

20. Here's Princess Diana wearing a pink Donald Campbell suit while meeting supporters in Australia:

21. And here's Princess Diana in Australia wearing the Spencer family tiara:

22. Queen Elizabeth II broadcasting from Cape Town, South Africa in 1947:

Clare Foy as Queen Elizabeth II and the Queen on the right, both sitting at a table as they read prepared remarks

23. Queen Elizabeth II and Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in 1985:

24. Here's the famous Sunday Times article about Queen Elizabeth II being "dismayed" by Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher:

25. Prince Andrew and Sarah, Duchess of York — aka the original Fergie — on their wedding day in 1986:

26. Here's Princess Diana dancing to Billy Joel's "Uptown Girl" alongside ballet dancer Wayne Sleep at the Royal Opera House in 1985:

27. And finally, Prince Charles and Princess Diana watching as Major Hugh Lindsay's coffin is brought home after he was killed in an avalanche:

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