The "Wolferton Splash" (a marshy area near Sandringham) was a real location, and the shoot served as a cinematic way to show the King's final lessons to Philip. Why It’s a "Solid" Premiere
While Philip did have to sacrifice his career, the show heightens his frustration for dramatic tension. The Duck Shoot
Struggles with the loss of his naval career and the emasculating nature of being "the husband of the Queen."
Portrayed as a devoted wife and mother who is beginning to realize the weight of her future role.
The emotional heart of the episode. Harris depicts a man burdened by a crown he never wanted and a body that is failing him.
King George VI did have a lung removed in a makeshift operating room at Buckingham Palace in 1951. The Malta Years
The episode opens in 1947 with renouncing his foreign titles to marry Princess Elizabeth . As the years progress, the couple moves to Malta, where they enjoy a relatively normal life while Philip serves in the Royal Navy.
