"the Crown" Episode #5.4(2022) Apr 2026

This episode, released on , depicts the tumultuous events of 1992, a year Queen Elizabeth II famously described as her " annus horribilis " (horrible year). Core Plot Points

: The year saw the separation of three of the Queen’s children: Prince Andrew from Sarah Ferguson, Princess Anne from Mark Phillips, and Prince Charles from Princess Diana. "The Crown" Episode #5.4(2022)

: The episode concludes with the Queen delivering a vulnerable address at Guildhall , marking the 40th anniversary of her accession and acknowledging the year's profound difficulties. Key Cast & Production Queen Elizabeth II Imelda Staunton Princess Margaret Lesley Manville Prince Philip Jonathan Pryce Peter Townsend Timothy Dalton Princess Anne Claudia Harrison This episode, released on , depicts the tumultuous

: On November 20, 1992, a massive fire severely damaged Windsor Castle , serving as a metaphor for the crumbling stability of the royal family. Key Cast & Production Queen Elizabeth II Imelda

Episode Report: " The Crown " Season 5, Episode 4 — " Annus Horribilis "

The narrative focuses on a succession of personal and institutional crises that besieged the monarchy: