After series 1 and 2 the third series dipped, and the decline continues in the fourth series.
I like Olivia Coleman, but this is not her best work by far. All she does is look stern or perplexed.
This episode is rather awkward. The portrayal of Charles and Diana's relationship is more or less as we have become accustomed to believe.
I recall at the time that despite the "so much in love" comment it was clear that in the episode, Charles was not and Diana was more infatuated than in love.
Also, the writer has fiddled with the dialogue at the announcement of their engagement. Why, it's on YouTube? If you watch it there is no suggestion of the underlaying tensions that was portrayed in the episode.
Watch the video, make up your own mind.
So, what to believe and what not to believe?
I think this episode has symbolised tensions that lay in the future rather than at the time.
If the family steered Charles away from Camilla well before she got married, then they got what they deserved. In Camilla it would appear Charles found a kindred spirit, maybe his closest and only friend. A confidant and somebody he could always turn to. She would have made a good wife ...
