Former Prime Minister Sir John Major has blasted Netflix's The Crown as "a barrel-load of nonsense". He has taken exception to the show's depiction of King Charles, the former Prince of Wales, speaking to the then Prime Minister about a bid to replace the Queen in the 1990s, the Express reports.
The show has sparked recent controversy over the accuracy of its presentation of events. It has been reported that future episodes will show Charles attempting to ensure he takes over the throne from his mother, who at the time was 65.
The Mail on Sunday suggests the programme will show the future King believing his mother to be making the 'same mistake' as Queen Victoria, by continuing her reign instead of allowing a younger heir to take over.
