UK Government Warns Drama 'The Crown' About Royal Family to Display "Fiction" Disclaimer

▲ The late Princess Diana (right) and Prince Charles (left) [Image source=Reuters Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Kwon Jae-hee] The British government has warned that Netflix's popular drama "The Crown," which deals with the British royal family, must indicate that the portrayal of the marriage between Princess Diana and Prince Charles is fictional.

On the 29th (local time), according to British local media such as the BBC and The Guardian, Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden stated to the Daily Mail, "Young generations who did not live at the time may confuse fact and fiction," adding, "It should be clearly stated at the beginning."

Minister Dowden said he plans to send a written notice of concern regarding this matter to Netflix, which produces and broadcasts "The Crown," within this week.

In the drama "The Crown," the breakdown of the marriage between Princess Diana and Prince Charles is depicted, leading to criticism from some quarters.

Dicky Arbiter, who served as Queen Elizabeth's press secretary, criticized, saying, "They are disparaging Prince Charles and Princess Diana."

Charles Spencer, Earl Spencer and Princess Diana's brother, said, "It would be very helpful for the drama if it is labeled 'not factual but based on some real events.'"

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