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Netflix's acclaimed series The Crown&nbsp;chronicling the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, draws to a close from Thursday, focusing on a subject still highly sensitive to the British monarchy -- the death of Princess Diana.

The sixth and final season of the award-winning but often-criticised show created by Peter Morgan is being released in two parts.

The first five episodes will premiere on Thursday, followed by the final five on December 14, culminating 60 hours of narrative that began in 2016.&nbsp;

The drama covers the late queen's journey from her 1947 marriage to Philip up to the early 2000s introduction of Kate Middleton, the current Princess of Wales.

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This season depicts the final weeks of Princess Diana's life, following her tumultuous divorce from the now King Charles III, leading up to her tragic demise on August 31, 1997.&nbsp;

Pursued by paparazzi, the BMW carrying Diana and her lover Dodi Al-Fayed crashed at high speed into a pillar in Paris's Alma tunnel, killing her, Fayed and driver Henri Paul.

The royal family took years to recover after criticism of their reaction to the loss of Diana, whom Tony Blair famously dubbed "the people's princess".

"It's a very sensitive subject because it was such a significant event in the life of the monarchy and the royal family, and because people related to Diana are still very much alive, most notably her now-adult sons William and Harry," royal historian Ed Owens told AFP.

"It's the seminal moment that the series has been building up to since series one. The question remains whether Peter Morgan is a friend or an enemy of the monarchy.&nbsp;

"This series will give us a fuller understanding of whether he thinks it is an institution that has made big mistakes and which needs to modernise. Or whether it's an institution that has managed to modernise successfully since 1997."

- Massive responsibility -&nbsp;

The final season notably recreates Queen Elizabeth's rare live televised address from Buckingham Palace on September 5, 1997, paying tribute to Diana and addressing the widespread public grief.

Imelda Staunton, who portrays the monarch in the last two seasons following Claire Foy and Olivia Colman, expressed feeling "a massive responsibility" with this scene.

"It was an incredibly powerful address to the nation which many people remember," the actress said.

"The significance of that was not taken lightly by anyone involved, and I spent a lot of time listening to recordings of the real speech, as I needed to be as accurate as I could be with the extremely sensitive subject matter."

A media figure and celebrity friend, Diana gained global popularity by displaying empathy towards the less fortunate.&nbsp;

She remains a figure of immense admiration beyond the UK, casting a shadow over the image of Charles and his wife Queen Camilla, who has struggled to fully overcome her reputation as a marriage wrecker.

The season is nervously anticipated by those close to royalty -- the family itself has never commented on the series -- while early revelations about Lady Di's portrayal as a ghost have already sparked accusations of disrespect.

This isn't the first time The Crown&nbsp;has faced criticism, especially as it appeals to Netflix's younger audience who are learning about some events for the first time.

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Over the seasons, it has been accused of suggesting infidelities by the queen and Prince Philip, portraying the current king as an unfaithful husband and even suggesting Charles's desire for his mother's abdication in the 1990s.

Last year, Netflix added a disclaimer clarifying the show was a work of fiction.

Annie Sulzberger, who led the documentary research for the series, acknowledged the sensitivity surrounding Diana in an interview with The New York Times.

"People who lived through Diana's death feel a sense of ownership over that history, a sense of participation, which can colour their perception of it," she said.

"With recent history, you're constantly battling with people's intimate and personal perspectives."

Netflix's acclaimed series The Crown chronicling the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, draws to a close from Thursday, focusing on a subject still highly sensitive to the British monarchy -- the death of Princess Diana.

Netflix's acclaimed series The Crown chronicling the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, draws to a close from Thursday, focusing on a subject still highly sensitive to the British monarchy -- the death of Princess Diana. The sixth and final season of the award-winning but often-criticised show created by Peter Morgan is being released in two parts. The first five episodes will premiere on Thursday, followed by the final five on December 14, culminating 60 hours of narrative that began in 2016. The drama covers the late queen's journey from her 1947 marriage to Philip up to the early 2000s introduction of Kate Middleton, the current Princess of Wales. Tiger 3 Day 4 box office: After massive opening, film records sharp dip in numbers This season depicts the final weeks of Princess Diana's life, following her tumultuous divorce from the now King Charles III, leading up to her tragic demise on August 31, 1997. Pursued by paparazzi, the BMW carrying Diana and her lover Dodi Al-Fayed crashed at high speed into a pillar in Paris's Alma tunnel, killing her, Fayed and driver Henri Paul. The royal family took years to recover after criticism of their reaction to the loss of Diana, whom Tony Blair famously dubbed "the people's princess". "It's a very sensitive subject because it was such a significant event in the life of the monarchy and the royal family, and because people related to Diana are still very much alive, most notably her now-adult sons William and Harry," royal historian Ed Owens told AFP. "It's the seminal moment that the series has been building up to since series one. The question remains whether Peter Morgan is a friend or an enemy of the monarchy. "This series will give us a fuller understanding of whether he thinks it is an institution that has made big mistakes and which needs to modernise. Or whether it's an institution that has managed to modernise successfully since 1997." - Massive responsibility - The final season notably recreates Queen Elizabeth's rare live televised address from Buckingham Palace on September 5, 1997, paying tribute to Diana and addressing the widespread public grief. Imelda Staunton, who portrays the monarch in the last two seasons following Claire Foy and Olivia Colman, expressed feeling "a massive responsibility" with this scene. "It was an incredibly powerful address to the nation which many people remember," the actress said. "The significance of that was not taken lightly by anyone involved, and I spent a lot of time listening to recordings of the real speech, as I needed to be as accurate as I could be with the extremely sensitive subject matter." A media figure and celebrity friend, Diana gained global popularity by displaying empathy towards the less fortunate. She remains a figure of immense admiration beyond the UK, casting a shadow over the image of Charles and his wife Queen Camilla, who has struggled to fully overcome her reputation as a marriage wrecker. The season is nervously anticipated by those close to royalty -- the family itself has never commented on the series -- while early revelations about Lady Di's portrayal as a ghost have already sparked accusations of disrespect. This isn't the first time The Crown has faced criticism, especially as it appeals to Netflix's younger audience who are learning about some events for the first time. Pedro Pascal in talks to lead Marvel's Fantastic Four as Reed Richards Over the seasons, it has been accused of suggesting infidelities by the queen and Prince Philip, portraying the current king as an unfaithful husband and even suggesting Charles's desire for his mother's abdication in the 1990s. Last year, Netflix added a disclaimer clarifying the show was a work of fiction. Annie Sulzberger, who led the documentary research for the series, acknowledged the sensitivity surrounding Diana in an interview with The New York Times. "People who lived through Diana's death feel a sense of ownership over that history, a sense of participation, which can colour their perception of it," she said. "With recent history, you're constantly battling with people's intimate and personal perspectives."

End of an era: The Crown concludes with Diana's death

There is a sense of anxiety among the cast and crew of 'The Crown' which is all set to shoot the scenes leading up to Prince Diana's death. A report in Variety states that the scenes will be shot in the next two weeks with actress Elizabeth Debicki playing Diana.&nbsp; 
 
A source said that there is a strong desire within the production team "to get it right and handle (it) sensitively." 
Not only are Diana`s sons, Princes Wiliam and Harry, still alive and continuing to grieve but the British royal, dubbed "the People`s Princess" by former Prime Minister Tony Blair, continues to hold a special place in people's hearts some 25 years after she died in a car crash in Paris at the age of 36. 
 
On that fateful night, Diana was with her boyfriend Dodi Al Fayed, son of Egyptian billionaire Mohamed Al-Fayed, and was pursued by paparazzi when the couple`s driver sped into a Parisian tunnel and crashed into a pillar in the Pont de l`Alma underpass on August 31, 1997. Only Diana`s bodyguard survived.

Although it is understood that the makers of `The Crown` do not plan to show the moment of the crash, they will portray scenes leading up to it and its aftermath.

As Variety revealed last year, Khalid Abdalla has been cast as Dodi while Mohamed Al-Fayed will be portrayed by both Salim Daw and Amir El-Masry. El-Masry will play a younger Al-Fayed, presumably in flashback sequences.

'The Crown', which is currently shooting its sixth and supposedly final season, has always been innovative about which episodes of the British royal family`s life it portrays on screen, often staying away from anything obvious in favour of more intimate moments.

Diana's wedding to Prince Charles, for example, was not shown on screen although audiences were privy to a short montage of the couple getting dressed in their bridal finery alongside a voiceover of a clergyman reading their marriage rites. The scene ended as Diana, in her wedding dress, walked into the hallway and through some double doors.

The fifth season of `The Crown` which will follow the family throughout the 90`s, is set to air next month with a new cast taking over the roles.

There is a sense of anxiety among the cast and crew of 'The Crown' which is all set to shoot the scenes leading up to Prince Diana's death. A report in Variety states that the scenes will be shot in the next two weeks with actress Elizabeth Debicki playing Diana.

There is a sense of anxiety among the cast and crew of 'The Crown' which is all set to shoot the scenes leading up to Prince Diana's death. A report in Variety states that the scenes will be shot in the next two weeks with actress Elizabeth Debicki playing Diana. A source said that there is a strong desire within the production team "to get it right and handle (it) sensitively." Not only are Diana`s sons, Princes Wiliam and Harry, still alive and continuing to grieve but the British royal, dubbed "the People`s Princess" by former Prime Minister Tony Blair, continues to hold a special place in people's hearts some 25 years after she died in a car crash in Paris at the age of 36. On that fateful night, Diana was with her boyfriend Dodi Al Fayed, son of Egyptian billionaire Mohamed Al-Fayed, and was pursued by paparazzi when the couple`s driver sped into a Parisian tunnel and crashed into a pillar in the Pont de l`Alma underpass on August 31, 1997. Only Diana`s bodyguard survived. Although it is understood that the makers of `The Crown` do not plan to show the moment of the crash, they will portray scenes leading up to it and its aftermath. As Variety revealed last year, Khalid Abdalla has been cast as Dodi while Mohamed Al-Fayed will be portrayed by both Salim Daw and Amir El-Masry. El-Masry will play a younger Al-Fayed, presumably in flashback sequences. 'The Crown', which is currently shooting its sixth and supposedly final season, has always been innovative about which episodes of the British royal family`s life it portrays on screen, often staying away from anything obvious in favour of more intimate moments. Diana's wedding to Prince Charles, for example, was not shown on screen although audiences were privy to a short montage of the couple getting dressed in their bridal finery alongside a voiceover of a clergyman reading their marriage rites. The scene ended as Diana, in her wedding dress, walked into the hallway and through some double doors. The fifth season of `The Crown` which will follow the family throughout the 90`s, is set to air next month with a new cast taking over the roles.

Princess Diana's death to be handled 'sensitively' in new season of 'The Crown'

A car driven by Princess Diana in the 1980s was sold for 650,000 pounds ($764,000) at an auction Saturday, just days before the 25th anniversary of her death.

Silverstone Auctions said there was a "fierce bidding" for the black Ford Escort RS Turob before the sale closed. The U.K. Buyer, whose name was not disclosed, paid a 12.5% buyer's premium on top of the selling price, according to the classic car auction house.

Britain and Diana's admirers worldwide are preparing to mark a quarter century since her death. She died in a high-speed car crash in Paris on Aug. 31, 1997.

Diana drove the Escort from 1985 to 1988. She was photographed with it outside boutique shops in Chelsea and restaurants in Kensington. She preferred to drive her own car, with a member of her security team in the passenger seat.

The RS Turbo Series 1 was typically manufactured in white, but she got it in black to be more discreet. Ford also added features for her security, such as a second rear-view mirror for the protection officer.

The car has just under 25,000 miles on it. Last year, another Ford Escort that Diana used sold at auction for 52,000 pounds ($61,100). 
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A car driven by Princess Diana in the 1980s was sold for 650,000 pounds ($764,000) at an auction Saturday, just days before the 25th anniversary of her death. Silverstone Auctions said there was a "fierce bidding" for the black Ford Escort RS Turob before the sale closed.

A car driven by Princess Diana in the 1980s was sold for 650,000 pounds ($764,000) at an auction Saturday, just days before the 25th anniversary of her death. Silverstone Auctions said there was a "fierce bidding" for the black Ford Escort RS Turob before the sale closed. The U.K. Buyer, whose name was not disclosed, paid a 12.5% buyer's premium on top of the selling price, according to the classic car auction house. Britain and Diana's admirers worldwide are preparing to mark a quarter century since her death. She died in a high-speed car crash in Paris on Aug. 31, 1997. Diana drove the Escort from 1985 to 1988. She was photographed with it outside boutique shops in Chelsea and restaurants in Kensington. She preferred to drive her own car, with a member of her security team in the passenger seat. The RS Turbo Series 1 was typically manufactured in white, but she got it in black to be more discreet. Ford also added features for her security, such as a second rear-view mirror for the protection officer. The car has just under 25,000 miles on it. Last year, another Ford Escort that Diana used sold at auction for 52,000 pounds ($61,100).

Princess Diana's car auctioned ahead of her 25th death anniversary

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