"the Crown" — Wolferton Splash(2016)

King George VI did have a lung removed in a makeshift operating room at Buckingham Palace in 1951. The Malta Years

With a reported budget of £100 million for the season, the production design and cinematography (especially the Malta and Sandringham sequences) are cinematic in scale. "The Crown" Wolferton Splash(2016)

" Wolferton Splash " is the series premiere of the Netflix drama , released on November 4, 2016. It sets the stage for the reign of Queen Elizabeth II by focusing on the final years of King George VI and the marriage of Princess Elizabeth to Philip Mountbatten. Episode Overview Director: Stephen Daldry Writer: Peter Morgan Primary Timeline: 1947–1951 King George VI did have a lung removed

Struggles with the loss of his naval career and the emasculating nature of being "the husband of the Queen." It sets the stage for the reign of

While Philip did have to sacrifice his career, the show heightens his frustration for dramatic tension. The Duck Shoot

However, the health of (Bertie) rapidly declines due to lung cancer. He undergoes a secret surgery at Buckingham Palace to remove a lung. Realizing his time is short, he begins mentoring Elizabeth on the responsibilities of the Crown. The episode concludes with the King taking Philip on a duck shoot at Sandringham (the "Wolferton Splash"), where he silently passes the mantle of responsibility to his son-in-law. Key Characters & Performances