" Wolferton Splash " is the series premiere of the Netflix drama , released on November 4, 2016. It sets the stage for the reign of Queen Elizabeth II by focusing on the final years of King George VI and the marriage of Princess Elizabeth to Philip Mountbatten. Episode Overview Director: Stephen Daldry Writer: Peter Morgan Primary Timeline: 1947–1951
With a reported budget of £100 million for the season, the production design and cinematography (especially the Malta and Sandringham sequences) are cinematic in scale. "The Crown" Wolferton Splash(2016)
However, the health of (Bertie) rapidly declines due to lung cancer. He undergoes a secret surgery at Buckingham Palace to remove a lung. Realizing his time is short, he begins mentoring Elizabeth on the responsibilities of the Crown. The episode concludes with the King taking Philip on a duck shoot at Sandringham (the "Wolferton Splash"), where he silently passes the mantle of responsibility to his son-in-law. Key Characters & Performances " Wolferton Splash " is the series premiere
The episode opens in 1947 with renouncing his foreign titles to marry Princess Elizabeth . As the years progress, the couple moves to Malta, where they enjoy a relatively normal life while Philip serves in the Royal Navy. However, the health of (Bertie) rapidly declines due
Struggles with the loss of his naval career and the emasculating nature of being "the husband of the Queen."
The tension between private identity and public duty, the physical decline of the monarchy, and the transition of power. Plot Summary
The "Wolferton Splash" (a marshy area near Sandringham) was a real location, and the shoot served as a cinematic way to show the King's final lessons to Philip. Why It’s a "Solid" Premiere