Burrell Slams ‘The Crown’ Diana Death Scene
Princess Diana‘s confidant, Paul Burrell, expresses outrage at ‘The Crown’ for portraying Diana’s death in a macabre and grotesque manner.
Burrell, who served as Diana’s butler, finds it inappropriate to show the crushed Mercedes-Benz in which she died, deeming the entire scene grotesque.
Addressing the impact on Diana’s sons, Prince William and Prince Harry, Burrell notes their reluctance to relive the nightmare through such depictions.
Expressing concern for Diana’s legacy, Burrell urges her fans to challenge any inaccurate portrayal in ‘The Crown’ and correct misconceptions about her life.
In an appeal to the producers, Burrell requests a more respectful portrayal of the crash, avoiding gory details and emphasizing elegance and style.
He emphasizes the confusion between fact and fiction and desires to watch ‘The Crown’ with viewers to clarify what truly transpired during Diana’s life.
The article provides background on Princess Diana’s tragic death in a car crash in 1997, detailing the circumstances and the impact on her life.
The portrayal of Diana in ‘The Crown‘ is highlighted, with Australian actress Elizabeth Debicki taking on the role in the show’s final season.
Producers defend their approach, assuring a thoughtful and delicate recreation of Diana’s death scene, with actress Debicki displaying great respect for the iconic figure.
Re-reported from the article originally published in The Hindustan Times
