Season 4 of "The Crown" has been met with mixed reviews. But Geraldine is gripped, and so is Eliza, despite only being one episode in.

Geraldine met Charles and Diana on their trip to Australia in the 80s. She found the prince intelligent and charming, while Diana was painfully shy and very beautiful.

Also this week, Geraldine reflects on her interview with conservative British MP Rory Stewart.

And the cliches and overused phrases that the women despise.

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