Prince Charles (Josh O’Connor) and Lady Diana Spencer (Emma Corrin) in The Crown.Photo: Des Willie/NetflixPrincess Dianahad only request fromPrince Charles: “Love me, that’s all I ask of you.“At least that’s the poignant takeawayThe Crowndrew from a real-life tribute the princess arranged for her husband to mark their seventh anniversary in 1988.In a never-before-seen clip from season 4 of the fictionalized Netflix series about the British royal family, we are treated toEmma Corrin’s rendition of “All I Ask of You” fromPhantom of the Opera. (We previously primarily heard Corrin’s voice while watchingJosh O’Connor’s Charles uncomfortably taking in the surprise gift.)The clip shows the fully staged performance Diana reportedly staged in a West End theater, though there is some historical uncertainty over whether she danced to the Andrew Lloyd Webber composition or sang it. Corrin’s Diana watches herself wistfully, perhaps living out a dream — or perhaps just wishing her relationship had more of the romance (and less of the drama) of the stage.AsThe Crowntells it, Diana was hoping the deeply personal gift would bring Charles closer to her amid a time of marital strain. In real life, the royals announced their divorce four years later in December 1992.The song was a bit more of a success for Corrin as an actor.According to theLos Angeles Times, Corrin was audition withCrowncreator Peter Morgan, who asked them to sing the ballad. Corrin performed the stage classic on the spot and proved they had the vulnerability and the voice to channel Diana even in one of the princess’s most well-meaning, but ill-conceived, moments.No surprise then that Corrin, 25,won the Golden Globefor the role in February andshared the ensemble award at the SAG Awardsin April. Coming up, Corrin will vie against costarOlivia Colmanfor her portrayal ofQueen Elizabethat theEmmy Awardson September 19th.Can’t get enough ofPEOPLE’s Royals coverage?Sign up for our free Royals newsletterto get the latest updates onKate Middleton,Meghan Markleand more!Seasons 1–4 ofThe Crownare streaming on Netflix now.
Prince Charles (Josh O’Connor) and Lady Diana Spencer (Emma Corrin) in The Crown.Photo: Des Willie/Netflix
Princess Dianahad only request fromPrince Charles: “Love me, that’s all I ask of you.“At least that’s the poignant takeawayThe Crowndrew from a real-life tribute the princess arranged for her husband to mark their seventh anniversary in 1988.In a never-before-seen clip from season 4 of the fictionalized Netflix series about the British royal family, we are treated toEmma Corrin’s rendition of “All I Ask of You” fromPhantom of the Opera. (We previously primarily heard Corrin’s voice while watchingJosh O’Connor’s Charles uncomfortably taking in the surprise gift.)The clip shows the fully staged performance Diana reportedly staged in a West End theater, though there is some historical uncertainty over whether she danced to the Andrew Lloyd Webber composition or sang it. Corrin’s Diana watches herself wistfully, perhaps living out a dream — or perhaps just wishing her relationship had more of the romance (and less of the drama) of the stage.AsThe Crowntells it, Diana was hoping the deeply personal gift would bring Charles closer to her amid a time of marital strain. In real life, the royals announced their divorce four years later in December 1992.The song was a bit more of a success for Corrin as an actor.According to theLos Angeles Times, Corrin was audition withCrowncreator Peter Morgan, who asked them to sing the ballad. Corrin performed the stage classic on the spot and proved they had the vulnerability and the voice to channel Diana even in one of the princess’s most well-meaning, but ill-conceived, moments.No surprise then that Corrin, 25,won the Golden Globefor the role in February andshared the ensemble award at the SAG Awardsin April. Coming up, Corrin will vie against costarOlivia Colmanfor her portrayal ofQueen Elizabethat theEmmy Awardson September 19th.Can’t get enough ofPEOPLE’s Royals coverage?Sign up for our free Royals newsletterto get the latest updates onKate Middleton,Meghan Markleand more!Seasons 1–4 ofThe Crownare streaming on Netflix now.
Princess Dianahad only request fromPrince Charles: “Love me, that’s all I ask of you.”
At least that’s the poignant takeawayThe Crowndrew from a real-life tribute the princess arranged for her husband to mark their seventh anniversary in 1988.
In a never-before-seen clip from season 4 of the fictionalized Netflix series about the British royal family, we are treated toEmma Corrin’s rendition of “All I Ask of You” fromPhantom of the Opera. (We previously primarily heard Corrin’s voice while watchingJosh O’Connor’s Charles uncomfortably taking in the surprise gift.)
The clip shows the fully staged performance Diana reportedly staged in a West End theater, though there is some historical uncertainty over whether she danced to the Andrew Lloyd Webber composition or sang it. Corrin’s Diana watches herself wistfully, perhaps living out a dream — or perhaps just wishing her relationship had more of the romance (and less of the drama) of the stage.
AsThe Crowntells it, Diana was hoping the deeply personal gift would bring Charles closer to her amid a time of marital strain. In real life, the royals announced their divorce four years later in December 1992.
The song was a bit more of a success for Corrin as an actor.
According to theLos Angeles Times, Corrin was audition withCrowncreator Peter Morgan, who asked them to sing the ballad. Corrin performed the stage classic on the spot and proved they had the vulnerability and the voice to channel Diana even in one of the princess’s most well-meaning, but ill-conceived, moments.
No surprise then that Corrin, 25,won the Golden Globefor the role in February andshared the ensemble award at the SAG Awardsin April. Coming up, Corrin will vie against costarOlivia Colmanfor her portrayal ofQueen Elizabethat theEmmy Awardson September 19th.
Can’t get enough ofPEOPLE’s Royals coverage?Sign up for our free Royals newsletterto get the latest updates onKate Middleton,Meghan Markleand more!
Seasons 1–4 ofThe Crownare streaming on Netflix now.
source: people.com
