The Crown S6E06 Ruritania Recap

In an intriguing turn in The Crown Season 6 Episode 6, Queen Elizabeth experiences a vivid nightmare where Prime Minister Tony Blair is coronated as king. This surreal glimpse prompts the Queen to confront her growing concerns about Blair’s potential to overshadow the monarchy with his progressive views.

Driven by a desire to understand public perception, the Queen examines surveys revealing a prevailing image of the royal family as static, out of touch, and wasteful. Questioning the family’s traditional approach, she takes the bold step of engaging Tony Blair in a conversation to explore possible reforms.

Their meeting delves into various proposals, including cost-cutting measures suggested by Blair’s associates. However, the Queen, ever mindful of the royal mystique, deems many of these suggestions excessive. After thoughtful deliberation and consultation with her advisors, she concludes that maintaining an aura of mystery and transcendence is fundamental to the royal identity.

Despite Blair’s success in gaining the trust of US President Bill Clinton, he faces a setback with the Women’s Institute, drawing disapproval for injecting political discourse into his speech. In a subsequent meeting with the Queen, the contrast between Blair’s triumphs and challenges is humorously noted, underscoring the delicate balance he must navigate in the realm of public perception.