Top 10 Shocking 'The Crown' Moments (Season 1)

There have been some shocking moments on The Crown since its release last year. We’ve included moments such as when Queen Mary bows, when Edward advises Elizabeth to protect the kingdom, when Elizabeth got on her knees at Philip’s request, when Elizabeth is finally crowned, when Margaret and Peter are pulled apart, and when Elizabeth requests that Philip kneel despite being her husband.

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[barcyorky]

Claire Foy is bloody amazing, such a range a emotion expressed and without saying a single word very often.

[CrazyWatcher]

The most shocking moment was when Queen Mary bows down to her knees before Her Majesty. That should have been #1.

[mangoesification]

The most shocking scene for me was after the Queen's coronation, Edward stands outside playing bag of pipes and there is deep regret in his eyes for the decision he made. In this moment you know that if given a second chance, he would choose the crown and forsake love. Watched the season twice and this scene gives me goosebumps.

[LaurettaWen]

I love the "the only person I've ever loved is you" scene so much.

[osmarsoto]

This show worth every penny they spent on creating it.

[sotosfloros]

-Elizabeth is my pride, and Margaret is my joy
-...but Margaret is my joy

[aruifeng]

"The only person I have ever loved is you. And can you honestly look me in the eye and say the same" - deep.and.great

[usagi]

Loved the "on your knees" scene lol

On the other hand, first I thought Churchill was acting like a crybaby diva over the portrait... then someone posted a bad picture of me on facebook, and then realized he was way too soft

[SeddieWeddie]

The most shocking thing was that it was only 10 episodes

[davidca]

Queen Mary bowing to the new Queen was the most shocking and dramatic moment. It made my heart race! A truly powerful scene with so much conveyed without anyone saying anything.

[SasquatchBean]

Minor historical flaw here:
Edward didn't step down entirely because of his lovelife, there was also considerable political pressure for him to abdicate because of his general ok-ness with fascism

[barbs]

I just love this program...I do hate that the main characters will change. These two were perfect as the Queen and Prince Phillip...

[Jamakaya]

Loved the scene at the end of the episode about Edward's flirting with the Nazis. Elizabeth, with full knowledge of how he was willing to betray his country, expresses her contempt for him and shames him mercilessly. Powerful.

[mooey]

When he first said “long live Queen Elizabeth” i got goosebumps

[baghazukhov]

No reference to the flashback episode of Prince Phillips' boyhood, when his favorite sister got kiled. That was heart wrenching to watch.

[juanantonioortiznunez]

This serie is a M A S T E R P I E C E in every aspect.
Soo underrated..:

[rebeccamace]

I wonder if Margaret had been allowed to marry Peter Townsend if she would have been happier and had a happier life? From watching the crown I get the impression that he was the only person she ever really loved

[thomas]

I thought they'd include when Elizabeth and Phillip fight rather violently and are captured by a cameraman.

[nrafter]

I thought King George's death would be on here. It was pretty intense.

[CWazBroadwayBandGeek]

This show is absolutely amazing. Can’t wait for S2.