The fifth series of Netflix’s The Crown was released on Wednesday. Airing two months after Queen Elizabeth II's death, the new series focuses on a turbulent decade for the royals in the 1990s. There has been criticism of the series, prompting Netflix to add a disclaimer to its marketing saying the show is a "fictional dramatisation", "inspired by real-life events".

Today’s Mishal Husain speaks to Robert Lacey, historical consultant on The Crown and author of many books on royalty, including two biographies of the late Queen.



(Image: Imelda Staunton as the Queen and Jonathan Pryce as Prince Philip, Image Credit: Netflix)