Helena Bonham Carter Believes “The Crown” Should End After Prince Harry’s Memoir

Helena Bonham Carter, known for her portrayal of Princess Margaret in series 3 and 4 of “The Crown,” has expressed her opinion that the popular royal drama should not continue after the release of Prince Harry's memoir.

In an interview with The Guardian, Helena was asked if she believed that Prince Harry's book would provide valuable material for the show's creator, Peter Morgan, now that he had a first-hand account of recent royal events.

Cautious with her words, Helena replied, “I should be careful here, but I don't think they should carry on actually…

I'm in it, and I love my episodes, but it's very different now.”

She acknowledged that when “The Crown” first started, it was a historical drama, but it has since collided with the present.

Ultimately, Helena believes the decision lies with the show's creators.

Furthermore, Helena expressed her reluctance to contribute to the ongoing conversation surrounding Prince Harry's book, describing it as complicated.

She also anticipated that her words might be taken out of context.

She believes that the topic has already received enough attention and prefers not to add fuel to the fire.

In 2021, Bonham Carter offered some words of wisdom regarding dealing with negative press, which could potentially provide comfort to Meghan Markle.

With over 20 years in the public eye, the actress shared that she wished Meghan didn't have to pay attention to the difficult and often upsetting media coverage surrounding her and Prince Harry.

Bonham Carter emphasized that once someone becomes well-known and enters the public domain, they must accept that they may become the sole focus of people's thoughts and discussions.

Meanwhile, Prince Harry himself has finally admitted to watching “The Crown.”

During an interview on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, while promoting his memoir, “Spare,” the Duke of Sussex confessed to fact-checking the controversial Netflix series that was once branded as nonsense.

In a pre-recorded one-hour interview, Harry even enjoyed tequila shots before addressing questions about his book.

The live studio audience erupted in laughter as Harry pretended to take notes, playfully sticking out his tongue while referencing the hit Netflix show.

When asked if he watches “The Crown,” the father of two confirmed that he does, highlighting the importance of historical accuracy.

Host Stephen Colbert further inquired if Harry watched the recent or older seasons, to which the Duke replied that he enjoyed both.

The most recent season of “The Crown” aired in November 2022 and delved into the early 1990s, covering the tumultuous breakup of King Charles and Princess Diana.

The series faced criticism last year when prominent figures raised concerns about its portrayal of real people, calling for disclaimers to clarify that it is a work of fiction.

Actress Dame Judi Dench voiced her opinion, stating that Netflix seemed willing to blur the lines between historical accuracy and sensationalism, potentially misleading viewers into believing the drama series to be factual.

Harry had previously discussed “The Crown” with James Corden in 2021, acknowledging that while it is fictional, it is loosely based on truth and not strictly accurate.

A spokesperson for Netflix defended the show's plot, stating that “The Crown” has always been presented as a drama based on historical events.