The 9 Instances ‘The Crown’ Missed the Mark in William and Kate’s Story

When it comes to royal drama, Netflix’s “The Crown” has become the go-to for sifting through the intricate, scandalous, and sometimes fantastical tales of the British monarchy. But amidst its captivating storytelling, there’s a fine line between truth and a well-scripted narrative. The sixth and final season of “The Crown” delved into the enchanting tale of Prince William and Kate Middleton, painting a romantic saga filled with moments that, well, didn’t quite line up with reality.

Let’s set the record straight, shall we?

A Chance Encounter That Never Was

“The Crown” paints a whimsical picture of Kate and William’s first meeting during a charitable event. Unfortunately, Kate’s recollections debunk this romantic encounter. No exchanged glances or magnetic moments here—just a shy, red-faced Kate scuttling off, as she recalled.

Bedroom Confessions That Weren’t

Cutting out pictures of Prince William to adorn her bedroom walls? “The Crown” went for teenage obsession drama, but Kate clarified that her walls were adorned with the Levi’s guy, not the future king. Sorry, no royal shrine in her room.

A Pre-University Romance or Wishful Thinking?

“The Crown” hinted at a charming pre-university introduction between the pair. Author Katie Nicholl suggested casual, informal meetings in high-society circles. Think less ‘meant to be’ and more ‘small-world coincidence.’

The Press Conference That Missed the Mark

Remember William’s gap-year press conference in “The Crown”? A fantastic bash on his 18th birthday, right? Wrong. Reality had him in an Eton dorm, cramming for exams—no gap-year celebration in sight.