Aberfan (The Crown Series 3, Episode 3)

Join Robert Hardman and Natasha Livingstone for an analysis of "Aberfan" season 3, episode 3 of The Crown. This episode of The Crown depicts a reluctant Elizabeth 2nd questioning the appropriateness of her visiting Aberfan in the days following a disaster in the Welsh town, despite the insistence of those around her.

Our thanks to Claire Heeley, Melissa Clark and Kelly Woods who all wrote in to suggest the episode this week. If you'd like us to analyse a favourite episode of The Crown, write to us at: [email protected].

Find out in this episode of The Crown Fact Or Fiction:

Was the Queen as emotionless as she is depicted in this episode?

Was the Queen as reluctant to visit Aberfan as depicted in The Crown?

Did The Crown accurately depict Prince Phillip’s attendance at Aberfan?

Did the Queen only attend Aberfan after the government briefed the press against her? 

Plus much more. 

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