At this year's Critics' Choice Awards, "The Crown" received nominations, but Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Netflix documentary series went unnoticed by the critics.
Despite this, Elizabeth Diii, who portrayed Princess Diana in the final two seasons of "The Crown," emerged victorious, winning the Best Supporting Actress trophy at the 2024 Critics' Choice Awards. In her acceptance speech, she expressed gratitude for the incredible and glorious late Royal figure, acknowledging the unexpected gift and challenging role that she will forever be grateful for.
Meanwhile, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry were notably absent from the Golden Globes award ceremony. Elizabeth, who revealed the emotional intensity of recreating Princess Diana's tragic death scene in an interview with Netflix, described the filming process as heavy, manic, and incredibly invasive. She expressed admiration for Princess Diana, calling her a symbol and a magical person. Elizabeth also extended her thanks to the creative team, cast, and crew of the show, acknowledging the talented young actors who portrayed Prince William and Harry.
Despite the success of "The Crown," there are whispers that Meghan Markle may feel a tinge of envy at Elizabeth's accomplishments. Former Tory Minister David Meler criticized Meghan's aspirations to be perceived similarly to Princess Diana, citing her lack of popularity in the UK. He emphasized that Meghan believed she could effortlessly step into the role of the new Princess Diana, relying on her appearance and smiles for the camera.
Royal author Tom Bow added fuel to the discussion, sharing insights into Diana's siblings' reaction to meeting Meghan. Earl Charles Spencer, Lady Sarah McDale, Baroness Jane Fellows, and close friend Julia Samuel failed to see similarities between Meghan and Princess Diana. They believed Meghan would struggle to fit into the royal family and couldn't comprehend the envisioned parallels that Prince Harry had hoped for.
Harry, in an attempt to bridge the gap between his mother and his spouse for their audiences, emphasized the similarities between Meghan and Princess Diana during their documentary, "Harry and Meghan." Despite his efforts, the discomforting reality emerged that Diana's family and friends did not see any commonalities, and Meghan struggled to fit into the royal family, disappointing Prince Harry in the process.
