: A central metaphor for the aging monarchy, the Queen must face the reality that the beloved Royal Yacht Britannia is being decommissioned as the government refuses to pay for its expensive repairs .
: Tony Blair wins a landslide victory as Prime Minister, signaling a "New Britain" that questions the traditional roles of the royal family . "The Crown" Decommissioned(2022)
: Prince Charles travels to Hong Kong on the Britannia for its final voyage to oversee the transfer of sovereignty to China . Cast Guide : A central metaphor for the aging monarchy,
: Feeling isolated from the family, Diana accepts an invitation from Mohamed Al-Fayed to vacation in St. Tropez, leading into the tragic events covered in Season 6 . Cast Guide : Feeling isolated from the family,
: Charles meets with Tony Blair to discuss his modern vision for the monarchy, subtly signaling his readiness for the throne .