Netflix defended its hit series “The Crown” as a “fictional drama” after former British Prime Minister John Major criticized portrayals of his time in office as “malicious and malicious fiction” and “barrel of nonsense” . .
Major, who served as Prime Minister from 1990 to 1997, responded on Saturday to rumors in the British media that a new season plot sees King Charles III – then Prince of Wales – suggesting that he wanted Major’s support for the abdication of his mother.
Another plot includes snide conversations between Major – played by Jonny Lee Miller – and his wife, Norma, about the queen and the royal family.
A statement on behalf of the former prime minister sent to CNN on Monday described these scenes as “a barrel of nonsense sold for no other reason than to provide maximum – and utterly false – dramatic impact.”
“Sir John did not collaborate – in any way – with ‘The Crown’. He has never been contacted by them to verify script material on this or any other series, “a spokesperson for Major said in the statement.
“The discussions between the monarch and the prime minister are completely private and, for Sir John, will always remain so. But none of the scenes portrayed are accurate, in any way. They are pure and simple fiction, “the spokesperson said.
“There has never been any discussion between Sir John and the then Prince of Wales over a possible abdication of the late Queen Elizabeth II – nor has such an improbable and inappropriate topic ever been raised by the then Prince of Wales or Sir John” , he added.
According to Netflix’s description, the fifth season revolves around the queen “approaching the 40th anniversary of her rise”.
Netflix responded to the furore in a statement: “‘The Crown’ has always been presented as a drama based on historical events.”
“The fifth season of the series is a fictional dramatization, imagining what could have happened behind closed doors during a significant decade for the royal family, a decade that has already been reviewed and well documented by journalists, biographers and historians,” Netflix added. .
with information from CNN
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