tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post4534868590818139302..comments2024-03-28T15:33:02.296-04:00Comments on Doux Reviews: The Crown: GlorianaBillie Douxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17141769005175631213noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-48679620455884594982021-02-21T15:31:50.763-05:002021-02-21T15:31:50.763-05:00Victoria, I'm so with you on the hypocrisy of ...Victoria, I'm so with you on the hypocrisy of the Anglican Church here given its origin. I guess Peter Townsend would have been more acceptable if he'd had his wife beheaded. Surely as head of the Church of England, Elizabeth could have pressured them to find some pretext to annul the marriage. Perhaps that, along with the dubious idea that Elizabeth didn't anticipate this snag, was intended to make Elizabeth more sympathetic. I wonder in real life how supportive she was of her sister's plans. It sure seems more likely to me that she imposed the two year delay expecting Margaret would find someone else. <br /><br />After learning a bit more about Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson, I am beginning to wonder if the divorce thing was more of a pretext for cabinet to get rid of a King they didn't trust. And poor Margaret got caught because of the precedent they had set so recently.<br /><br />I enjoyed the first season of the Crown quite a bit and it was a pleasure reading your reviews I went along. One thing I find interesting is that while the show is very much about the tension between personal life and the responsibilities of the Monarch, George VI was presented as maintaining a close relationship with his wife and daughters. Elizabeth...not so much. We've hardly seen her interact with her children. <br /><br />magrittenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-58954089167039803572020-04-29T13:32:41.544-04:002020-04-29T13:32:41.544-04:00What struck me was how different the two "mar...What struck me was how different the two "marriages" are/would be and how the Church seems to have it exactly wrong.<br /><br />Yes, Peter is divorced. But, he and Margaret genuinely love each other. They made it two years apart when she was in her early twenties. Clearly, she is committed to the man. I get the impression that their lives together would have been happy, which would have made Elizabeth's life happier.<br /><br />Because, let's face it, although sanctioned by the Church, her marriage is far from happy. Philip is miserable and he makes sure that everyone around him knows it. I understand that his life is probably not what he expected, but he could make much more of it than it is. (Not unlike Albert did in the early years of his marriage.)<br /><br />What a fantastic way to close the season. The shot of Elizabeth decked out in all the trappings, but with no one who loves her anywhere in sight.<br /><br />Great reviews, Victoria. I have loved reading them as I get lost this show.ChrisBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10843864158239536750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-72352775677960325522017-06-10T12:26:57.104-04:002017-06-10T12:26:57.104-04:00I will admit that I have little interest in Prince...I will admit that I have little interest in Princess Margaret and Peter Townsend, although it's easy to feel badly for them. I think I tend to sympathize more with Elizabeth. It's hard to be constantly forced to be the adult in the room, and it seems unfair that a queen can't get what she wants regarding Margaret's marriage. The way her unwanted secretary Michael actually checks in with Tommy Lascelles about keeping Elizabeth from getting what she wants is infuriating. Did they do that to her father? <br /><br />I keep wondering what exactly Philip wants, too. How is Elizabeth supposed to fix things for him and make him happy? By abdicating, staying home and being only his wife? <br /><br />Congratulations on finishing the first season, Victoria. Another excellent review, too. Billie Douxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17141769005175631213noreply@blogger.com