The Crown: A series to help your children understand who Elizabeth II was

The announcement of the death of Elizabeth II on September 8 caused unprecedented excitement throughout the world. Among the direct consequences of this death, in addition to the announcement of King Charles III, the series The Crown is experiencing an unprecedented resurgence of popularity on Netflix, consolidating the ranking of the most watched programs on the platform in just a few hours.

In order to allow the youngest to grasp the stakes of this historic death, but also to better understand the personality of Elizabeth II and the seventy years of her reign, this is why I recommend watching The Crown as a family (four seasons are currently available on Netflix).

from the age of 10

We suggest that the series can be watched from the age of 10 (although on Netflix it is recommended from the age of 16), with a parent or adult present, due to the presence of potentially problematic scenes.

There is no graphic violence on screen, only a few brief scenes of nudity and occasional swearing. The topic of school bullying is also discussed in season 3, during episodes devoted to the education of young Prince Charles.

Episodes may score higher than others; We are particularly thinking of the mine dedicated to the Aberfan disaster, the 1966 mine collapse in Wales that killed 116 children (nothing shown on screen). Or an intruder’s nighttime break-in at Buckingham Palace, leading to a tense face-to-face meeting with the Queen.

What will they like?

• The experience of learning through fiction and entertainment.
• Incredible scenes, spectacular costumes and very talented actors: this prestigious series is impossible to watch, it is enjoyed, regardless of the age of the viewer.
• Royalty’s story on the scale of our own world: a different vision than is generally told in fairy tales.

What can be difficult to understand:

• Lots of political intrigue and historical facts. Therefore, we should not hesitate to take out the encyclopedia and explain the role of the Prime Minister, or study the history of the facts presented in the series.
• Cast renewed after two seasons; Therefore, it will be necessary to take the time to explain to the children who is who from season 3 and why the Queen is no longer played by the same actress (the choice was made to celebrate the aging of the sovereign without the use of prosthetics and prosthetics. Special effects).
• Addressing serious themes such as death, but also adultery, particularly during the fourth season, focused on Charles and Diana’s marriage.