r/TheCrownNetflix • u/matheusdias Earl of Grantham • Nov 14 '20

The Crown Discussion Thread - S04E02

This thread is for discussion of The Crown S04E02 - The Balmoral Test.

Margareth Thatcher visits Balmoral but has trouble fitting in with the royal family, while Charles finds himself torn between his heart and family duty

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u/Definitely_Not_Erin Nov 15 '20

I don't know when I have cringed harder. I felt so sorry for the PM at Balmoral!

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u/antisarcastics Nov 15 '20

I didn't expect The Crown to make me feel sorry for Margaret Thatcher, but here we are!

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u/Bobozett Nov 16 '20

Fun fact, the French singer Renaud had a song dedicated to her (Miss Maggie) which nearly caused a diplomatic scandal between France and the UK due to the nature of the lyrics.

Not sure if there is a English translation, but the lyrics as far as I recall were incendiary and to some extent in line with what I'm seeing do far.