The narrative focuses on a succession of personal and institutional crises that besieged the monarchy:
Episode Report: " The Crown " Season 5, Episode 4 — " Annus Horribilis " "The Crown" Episode #5.4(2022)
: The episode concludes with the Queen delivering a vulnerable address at Guildhall , marking the 40th anniversary of her accession and acknowledging the year's profound difficulties. Key Cast & Production Queen Elizabeth II Imelda Staunton Princess Margaret Lesley Manville Prince Philip Jonathan Pryce Peter Townsend Timothy Dalton Princess Anne Claudia Harrison The narrative focuses on a succession of personal
This episode, released on , depicts the tumultuous events of 1992, a year Queen Elizabeth II famously described as her " annus horribilis " (horrible year). Core Plot Points This reunion sparks a confrontation between Margaret and
: Princess Margaret reunites with her first love, Peter Townsend (now played by Timothy Dalton). This reunion sparks a confrontation between Margaret and the Queen regarding the double standards of royal marriage.
: The year saw the separation of three of the Queen’s children: Prince Andrew from Sarah Ferguson, Princess Anne from Mark Phillips, and Prince Charles from Princess Diana.