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The clothes in NetflixsThe Crownare impressively, forensically accurate.
(SeeGQDianologist Rachel Tashjians excellent Twitter threadofThe Crowns scenes side by side with actual history.)
In it, Roberts uses clothes to neatly illustrate the womens complicated relationships with the British royal family.
Apparently, its ruthless!
As soon as they arrive at Aberdeenshire, its clear theyre at a loss.
Do you think theyll come to lunch tomorrow in their pajamas?
Prince Philip asks loudly.
(Her Majesty explains: Next time, you might not want to wear bright blue.
It means the stag can see you.)
Work was our play, she says coldly.
Mere moments after Thatcher departs, Diana arrives at Balmoral to audition for a courtship with Prince Charles.
The muckier, the better.
They want me to marry her, he said.
Of course, they did get married, Dianas assimilation rewarded.
The queen, her family, and Diana were all born into power.
Insulated from the workaday political concerns of their day, they dressed for leisure.