The Crown
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During one of her weekly audiences with the queen, Thatcher inexplicably breaks down crying.
Her youngest, 18-year-old Prince Edward (Angus Imrie!!!!
), kicks things off by revealing hes become a narc atGordonstounto cope with being bullied.
As the search for her son continues, Thatcher projects her fear about Mark onto the Falklands situation.
We only need a single scene to understand how harmful Thatchers favoritism has been.
(Moredramatic license here; Andrew didnt start seeing Stark until after he returned from the Falklands.)
Suddenly, Charless verbal abuse toward Diana doesnt look so terrible anymore.
So, what has Elizabeth learned?
(1) Her children are adrift.
(2) None of them are her favorite.
(3)Mom Guiltis real.
But is she really to blame for their unhappiness?
We have to remember that her job doesnt allow much time for bonding with the kids.
Also, children of her generation and status werent raised with a hands-on approach.
However, fromThe Crowns perspective, some of the fault does lie with Elizabeth.
But it doesnt take a parenting expert to know thats a bunch of rubbish.
