The Royal family are boycotting Netflix’s new drama

As a hefty chunk of the viewing public is glued to to the Elizabeth R spectacular The Crown, one family is enjoying it not at all.

The Windsors, from the young to the oldest, have been horrified by the prospect of seeing themselves or their nearest and dearest portrayed by actors at moments of stress and vulnerability.

However tactful the treatment, however lavish, they feel it’s a drama too far and, almost to a man and woman, are boycotting it.

This is an extract from Andrew Marr’s diary. The full article can be found here.