tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post5865733499456006946..comments2024-03-28T17:08:01.559-04:00Comments on Doux Reviews: The Crown: Hyde Park CornerBillie Douxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17141769005175631213noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-44862037200168849012020-04-28T17:15:01.739-04:002020-04-28T17:15:01.739-04:00Lots and lots of tears. But, what I found most com...Lots and lots of tears. But, what I found most compelling was that last shot. I don't think it was until she witnessed her grandmother (a formidable woman by anyone's standards) bowing to her that it had completely sunk in for Elizabeth that she is now queen. The look on her face was compelling. Great job Claire Foy!ChrisBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10843864158239536750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-24698375203585178212019-12-20T17:22:52.915-05:002019-12-20T17:22:52.915-05:00Hyde Park Corner
Hyde Park Corner (site of 145-14...Hyde Park Corner<br /><br />Hyde Park Corner (site of 145-146 Piccadilly), London: unexecuted designs for a house for the 2nd Earl of Shelburne, c1761 (9) <br /><br />the code word for King George VI was Hyde Park Corner, this is the exact area where the Duke and Duchess of York lived with Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret before he became King George VI. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-10112382119356830832017-07-11T16:23:40.989-04:002017-07-11T16:23:40.989-04:00Thank you for that information, Anonymous!Thank you for that information, Anonymous!Victoria Grossackhttp://www.tapestryofbronze.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-79586459817084995002017-07-11T04:37:10.017-04:002017-07-11T04:37:10.017-04:00"Hyde Park Corner" was the codename for ..."Hyde Park Corner" was the codename for the death of King George VI. It was used so the switchboard operators wouldn't learn the news too soon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-88638729486316009622017-04-20T13:12:36.670-04:002017-04-20T13:12:36.670-04:00The word murder is strong, but we should remember ...The word murder is strong, but we should remember that George VI means his private persona, who was known as Bertie Windsor, not an actual death. More on that in the review of the next episode.Victoria Grossackhttp://www.tapestryofbronze.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-22267533283728085112017-04-20T11:24:11.983-04:002017-04-20T11:24:11.983-04:00It's so awful that Elizabeth's father has ...It's so awful that Elizabeth's father has died unexpectedly but her grief for him must be overshadowed by the Crown. <br /><br />What also stood out for me, other than how interesting Philip's subordinate role was in everything that happened, was the King saying that Albert Windsor was murdered by his elder brother when he abdicated. That was a pretty strong statement, murder. And the King telling Eden that he had to be patient and wait for his time, but Elizabeth didn't get that waiting period. <br /><br />I was also trying to imagine my grandmother bowing to me, and I couldn't. :)Billie Douxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17141769005175631213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-30291973878773663812017-04-15T17:04:57.133-04:002017-04-15T17:04:57.133-04:00Mark, you are right that the exposition is often a...Mark, you are right that the exposition is often a little too exposed - something that comes up in the next review or two.Victoria Grossackhttp://www.tapestryofbronze.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-77174022420780576392017-04-15T16:30:26.405-04:002017-04-15T16:30:26.405-04:00I've noticed that sometimes when it does expla...I've noticed that sometimes when it does explain things if often feels forced, like when Elizabeth's assistant explains to her what a regal name is, something she would absolutely certainly know. Mark Greighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12984193299389764649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-62621103844645499282017-04-15T14:36:14.085-04:002017-04-15T14:36:14.085-04:00Your interpretation is certainly more precise than...Your interpretation is certainly more precise than mine, because you are correct, the monarchies ended, not just the reigns of particular rulers. I appreciate this series because I am learning relatively recent history - but The Crown doesn't explain everything.Victoria Grossackhttp://www.tapestryofbronze.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-13345262315118738942017-04-15T10:48:58.604-04:002017-04-15T10:48:58.604-04:00I'm not sure about the Austrian Emperor, but W...I'm not sure about the Austrian Emperor, but Wilhelm II almost certainly suffered from a serious case of personal indulgence, while there is little doubt that the Romanovs placed themselves before the well-being of their country. Mark Greighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12984193299389764649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-18999866925560710982017-04-15T10:16:08.736-04:002017-04-15T10:16:08.736-04:00But were they brought down by personal indulgence?...But were they brought down by personal indulgence?Victoria Grossackhttp://www.tapestryofbronze.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-76522410478263933292017-04-15T09:12:35.869-04:002017-04-15T09:12:35.869-04:00"Queen Mary says she has seen three monarchie...<i>"Queen Mary says she has seen three monarchies brought down by personal indulgence. One was obviously her eldest son’s, who preferred Wallis Simpson to his kingship. Were the other two George V and George VI, who both died early because of smoking?"</i><br /><br />I assumed that was a references to the Russian, German and Austrian monarchies, all three of which were brought down during Queen Mary's lifetime. Edward's abdication was undoubtedly damaging to the Royal Family, but is not really seen as something that brought down the monarchy.Mark Greighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12984193299389764649noreply@blogger.com