Dear Mrs Kennedy (The Crown Season 2, Episode 8)

Join Robert Hardman and Natasha Livingstone for an analysis of "Dear Mrs Kennedy" season 2, episode 8 of The Crown. This episode of The Crown portrays a rivalry taking place between the Queen and Jackie Kennedy, the first lady of the United States. Meanwhile, the Queen is trying to keep the commonwealth together, before the episode culminates in the news and aftermath of John F. Kennedy's assassination.

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Was Jackie Kennedy unimpressed both by Buckingham Palace and the Queen?

Do the Royals take note of protocol not being followed?

Was there a rivalry between the Queen and Jackie Kennedy?

Did the Queen dance the Foxtrot with Ghana’s president? 

And… ...Did the Queen favour cream or jam first on a scone? 

Plus much more. 

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