<Table> <Tr> <Th> No . overall </Th> <Th> No. in season </Th> <Th> Title </Th> <Th> Directed by </Th> <Th> Written by </Th> <Th> Original release date </Th> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> </Th> <Td> </Td> <Td> `` Wolferton Splash '' </Td> <Td> Stephen Daldry </Td> <Td> Peter Morgan </Td> <Td> November 4 , 2016 ( 2016 - 11 - 04 ) </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td colspan="6"> In November 1947 , Prince Philip of Greece and Denmark renounces his royal titles in order to marry Princess Elizabeth , King George VI 's elder daughter and heiress presumptive . The newlyweds move to Malta , where Philip returns to the Royal Navy and Elizabeth gives birth to her son Charles and her daughter Anne . In 1951 , the couple returns to London when King George undergoes surgery for lung cancer . After being told that he has months to live , the King counsels Philip on how to further assist Elizabeth when she becomes the new sovereign . Meanwhile , former Conservative Prime Minister Winston Churchill and his wife Clementine return to Downing Street following six years of a Labour government . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> </Th> <Td> </Td> <Td> `` Hyde Park Corner '' </Td> <Td> Stephen Daldry </Td> <Td> Peter Morgan </Td> <Td> November 4 , 2016 ( 2016 - 11 - 04 ) </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td colspan="6"> In 1952 , with King George still in ill health , Elizabeth and Philip tour the Commonwealth in his place . While the couple is on safari in Kenya , the King is found dead in his bed . His wife Queen Elizabeth , younger daughter Margaret , and widowed mother Queen Mary mourn as news of George 's sudden passing spreads via radio to the rest of the world . Philip breaks the news to Elizabeth , who returns to the United Kingdom as Queen and reunites with her family in their grief . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> </Th> <Td> </Td> <Td> `` Windsor '' </Td> <Td> Philip Martin </Td> <Td> Peter Morgan </Td> <Td> November 4 , 2016 ( 2016 - 11 - 04 ) </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td colspan="6"> In February 1952 , as the Royal Family prepares for King George 's funeral , Elizabeth 's uncle Edward , Duke of Windsor , who has been living in Paris with Wallis Simpson since his abdication in 1936 , arrives in the United Kingdom . This causes the Queen Mother and Queen Mary to reopen old wounds surrounding his choice of wife . Elizabeth meets Churchill to discuss Philip 's requests that his family keep the name Mountbatten , and live at Clarence House rather than move into Buckingham Palace . The Prime Minister is reluctant to grant either request ; Elizabeth later drops them after receiving counsel from Edward . Churchill later informs Elizabeth that the date for her coronation has been set for the following year ; she understands that Churchill is trying to secure his position within his own party , which is eager for Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden to replace him . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> </Th> <Td> </Td> <Td> `` Act of God '' </Td> <Td> Julian Jarrold </Td> <Td> Peter Morgan </Td> <Td> November 4 , 2016 ( 2016 - 11 - 04 ) </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td colspan="6"> In December 1952 , as a great smog affects London and kills thousands , Elizabeth 's advisors pressure her to ask Churchill , who referred to the event as an `` act of God '' , to step down . While initially reluctant to do so , the Queen summons him for a private audience after he comes under fire from the opposition and refuses to discuss the smog at a Cabinet meeting . Before the meeting , Churchill 's eyes are finally opened when his beloved secretary , Venetia Scott , is killed by a double - decker bus . He makes an impassioned speech outside the hospital where Venetia 's body is being held , promising a longer - term approach to preventing future smog . His speech prompts Elizabeth to change her mind , when the smog clears moments before their audience takes place . Philip begins flying lessons from Royal Air Force Group Captain Peter Townsend , who is having a clandestine relationship with Margaret . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 5 </Th> <Td> 5 </Td> <Td> `` Smoke and Mirrors '' </Td> <Td> Philip Martin </Td> <Td> Peter Morgan </Td> <Td> November 4 , 2016 ( 2016 - 11 - 04 ) </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td colspan="6"> Following Queen Mary 's death in March 1953 , the visiting Duke of Windsor clashes with Elizabeth 's Private Secretary Tommy Lascelles after being asked not to attend Elizabeth 's coronation and learning
<Table> <Tr> <Th> No . overall </Th> <Th> No. in season </Th> <Th> Title </Th> <Th> Directed by </Th> <Th> Written by </Th> <Th> Original release date </Th> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> </Th> <Td> </Td> <Td> `` Wolferton Splash '' </Td> <Td> Stephen Daldry </Td> <Td> Peter Morgan </Td> <Td> November 4 , 2016 ( 2016 - 11 - 04 ) </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td colspan="6"> In November 1947 , Prince Philip of Greece and Denmark renounces his royal titles in order to marry Princess Elizabeth , King George VI 's elder daughter and heiress presumptive . The newlyweds move to Malta , where Philip returns to the Royal Navy and Elizabeth gives birth to her son Charles and her daughter Anne . In 1951 , the couple returns to London when King George undergoes surgery for lung cancer . After being told that he has months to live , the King counsels Philip on how to further assist Elizabeth when she becomes the new sovereign . Meanwhile , former Conservative Prime Minister Winston Churchill and his wife Clementine return to Downing Street following six years of a Labour government . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> </Th> <Td> </Td> <Td> `` Hyde Park Corner '' </Td> <Td> Stephen Daldry </Td> <Td> Peter Morgan </Td> <Td> November 4 , 2016 ( 2016 - 11 - 04 ) </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td colspan="6"> In 1952 , with King George still in ill health , Elizabeth and Philip tour the Commonwealth in his place . While the couple is on safari in Kenya , the King is found dead in his bed . His wife Queen Elizabeth , younger daughter Margaret , and widowed mother Queen Mary mourn as news of George 's sudden passing spreads via radio to the rest of the world . Philip breaks the news to Elizabeth , who returns to the United Kingdom as Queen and reunites with her family in their grief . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> </Th> <Td> </Td> <Td> `` Windsor '' </Td> <Td> Philip Martin </Td> <Td> Peter Morgan </Td> <Td> November 4 , 2016 ( 2016 - 11 - 04 ) </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td colspan="6"> In February 1952 , as the Royal Family prepares for King George 's funeral , Elizabeth 's uncle Edward , Duke of Windsor , who has been living in Paris with Wallis Simpson since his abdication in 1936 , arrives in the United Kingdom . This causes the Queen Mother and Queen Mary to reopen old wounds surrounding his choice of wife . Elizabeth meets Churchill to discuss Philip 's requests that his family keep the name Mountbatten , and live at Clarence House rather than move into Buckingham Palace . The Prime Minister is reluctant to grant either request ; Elizabeth later drops them after receiving counsel from Edward . Churchill later informs Elizabeth that the date for her coronation has been set for the following year ; she understands that Churchill is trying to secure his position within his own party , which is eager for Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden to replace him . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> </Th> <Td> </Td> <Td> `` Act of God '' </Td> <Td> Julian Jarrold </Td> <Td> Peter Morgan </Td> <Td> November 4 , 2016 ( 2016 - 11 - 04 ) </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td colspan="6"> In December 1952 , as a great smog affects London and kills thousands , Elizabeth 's advisors pressure her to ask Churchill , who referred to the event as an `` act of God '' , to step down . While initially reluctant to do so , the Queen summons him for a private audience after he comes under fire from the opposition and refuses to discuss the smog at a Cabinet meeting . Before the meeting , Churchill 's eyes are finally opened when his beloved secretary , Venetia Scott , is killed by a double - decker bus . He makes an impassioned speech outside the hospital where Venetia 's body is being held , promising a longer - term approach to preventing future smog . His speech prompts Elizabeth to change her mind , when the smog clears moments before their audience takes place . Philip begins flying lessons from Royal Air Force Group Captain Peter Townsend , who is having a clandestine relationship with Margaret . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 5 </Th> <Td> 5 </Td> <Td> `` Smoke and Mirrors '' </Td> <Td> Philip Martin </Td> <Td> Peter Morgan </Td> <Td> November 4 , 2016 ( 2016 - 11 - 04 ) </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td colspan="6"> Following Queen Mary 's death in March 1953 , the visiting Duke of Windsor clashes with Elizabeth 's Private Secretary Tommy Lascelles after being asked not to attend Elizabeth 's coronation and learning
when does the king die in the crown
when does the king die in the crown
Hyde Park Corner
Hyde Park Corner