| Queen Victoria Syndrome | Episode Summary | Cast and Characters |
“Queen Victoria Syndrome” is the first episode in Season 5 and was released on November 9, 2022.
Synopsis[]
A much-needed update to the Royal Yacht draws scrutiny to the Queen's reign. Hounded by the press, Charles and Diana have a second honeymoon in Italy.
Episode Notes[]
- As season 5 begins, most cast members are replaced by considerably older actors (for example, Imelda Staunton is 18 years older than Olivia Colman, Dominic West is 21 years older than Josh O'Connor, and Jonathan Pryce is 27 years older than Tobias Menzies). However, in the role of Diana, Elizabeth Debicki is only 5 years older than her predecessor Emma Corrin.
Historical Events[]
- The Sunday Times article release declaring that Queen Elizabeth has "Queen Victoria Syndrome"
- Charles and Diana's second honeymoon
Historical Figures[]
Trivia[]
- At 35:27, one of the pipers wears a modern sport watch.
- The episode's name means that when a longest reigning monarch became unpopular due to a series of bad events.
- During the checkup scene, it is revealed that the Queen's blood type is O.
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References[]
| Season 5 |
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| Queen Victoria Syndrome • The System • Mou Mou • Annus Horribilis • The Way Ahead • Ipatiev House • No Woman's Land • Gunpowder • Couple 31 • Decommissioned |