Princess Diana and Margaret Thatcher add greater drama to The Crown

Josh Leeson
November 20 2020 - 7:30am
PEOPLE'S PRINCESS: Emma Corrin as Diana Spencer in season four of The Crown.
PEOPLE'S PRINCESS: Emma Corrin as Diana Spencer in season four of The Crown.

WHEN it was announced Netflix's blockbuster series The Crown would continue to document Britain's Royal Family and the country's history into the 21st century, two female characters, outside The Queen herself, loomed large.

Josh Leeson

Josh Leeson

Journalist

Josh Leeson is an entertainment and features journalist, specialising in music, at the Newcastle Herald. He first joined the masthead in 2008 after stints at the Namoi Valley Independent and Port Stephens Examiner and has previously covered sport including the Asian Cup, A-League, Surfest, cricket and rugby league.