Netflix drama "The Crown" is winning critical aclaim both in Britain and the US.
The Guardian said Netflix's £100 million ($124 million) gamble on the show "pays off royally," while The Hollywood Reporter predicted that it will be in contention for a hatful of awards.
It might pack a punch in the drama stakes, but how faithful is it to reality?
Creator Peter Morgan turned down an audience with the Queen because he wanted the show to have "complete independence."
"The Crown" applies plenty of artistic lisence. But it is also clear that key moments in the Queen's ascent to the throne are carefully recreated in the show's opening episodes. Find out how faithful the Netflix drama is to history by looking through these real images of the Queen juxtaposed with shots from 'The Crown.'
"The Crown" opens with the Queen's marriage to Prince Philip in November 1947. These two images show the attention to detail in the Netflix drama's costumes. Actress Claire Foy's dress features the intricate embroidery of the real thing.
"The Crown" also captures the newlyweds' official photo shoot at Buckingham Palace. In the drama, the photographer plays with interchangeable backdrops, but the history books show that a simple curtain made do.
The Buckingham Palace balcony is home to iconic royal moments. "The Crown" provided an insiders' perspective on the view over the gleeful crowds around the Victoria Memorial.
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