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Netflix adds disclaimer to ‘The Crown’ after anger over story lines
Netflix has added a disclaimer to its hit series "The Crown" after a former British prime minister and acting royalty accused the streaming giant of confusing truth with fiction in its story lines.
The move came after one episode in the latest series showed the then Prince Charles plotting to oust his mother as monarch.
Netflix defends ‘The Crown’ after ex-PM lambasts ’malicious nonsense’
Netflix on Oct. 17 defended its latest series of "The Crown" after former British prime minister John Major lashed out at a story line showing King Charles plotting to oust the late queen.
Major's tenure as prime minister from 1990-1997 covered a turbulent period for the royals that included the divorce of Charles and his wife Princess Diana.
Netflix suspends ‘The Crown’ filming after death of Queen Elizabeth
Netflix suspended filming of its British royals drama "The Crown" on Sept. 8 following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the company said.
The acclaimed show is currently filming its sixth season, having charted the late monarch's life through multiple decades over the course of its previous seasons.