"the Crown" Wolferton Splash(2016) Guide

The couple lived at Villa Guardamangia in Malta, which Elizabeth often described as the only "normal" time in her life. Philip’s Attitude

Portrayed as a devoted wife and mother who is beginning to realize the weight of her future role.

However, the health of (Bertie) rapidly declines due to lung cancer. He undergoes a secret surgery at Buckingham Palace to remove a lung. Realizing his time is short, he begins mentoring Elizabeth on the responsibilities of the Crown. The episode concludes with the King taking Philip on a duck shoot at Sandringham (the "Wolferton Splash"), where he silently passes the mantle of responsibility to his son-in-law. Key Characters & Performances "The Crown" Wolferton Splash(2016)

With a reported budget of £100 million for the season, the production design and cinematography (especially the Malta and Sandringham sequences) are cinematic in scale.

The episode opens in 1947 with renouncing his foreign titles to marry Princess Elizabeth . As the years progress, the couple moves to Malta, where they enjoy a relatively normal life while Philip serves in the Royal Navy. The couple lived at Villa Guardamangia in Malta,

Struggles with the loss of his naval career and the emasculating nature of being "the husband of the Queen."

" Wolferton Splash " is the series premiere of the Netflix drama , released on November 4, 2016. It sets the stage for the reign of Queen Elizabeth II by focusing on the final years of King George VI and the marriage of Princess Elizabeth to Philip Mountbatten. Episode Overview Director: Stephen Daldry Writer: Peter Morgan Primary Timeline: 1947–1951 He undergoes a secret surgery at Buckingham Palace

While Philip did have to sacrifice his career, the show heightens his frustration for dramatic tension. The Duck Shoot