Episode
The Crown: Couple 31
Overview
The Princess of Wales contends with the repercussions of her statements. The Queen asks the Prime Minister for his help in a delicate family matter.
Details
- Series
- The Crown
- Season
- Season 5
- Episode
- Episode 9
- Air date
- 2022-11-09
- Runtime
- 53 min
Episode context
Couple 31 is Episode 9 in Season 5 of The Crown. It aired on 2022-11-09. The runtime is 53 min.
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