Prince Harry gives opinion on Netflix show The Crown in tell-all chat
"I’m way more comfortable about The Crown than the stories I see written about my family, my wife or myself."
Last updated 26th Feb 2021
Just weeks before THAT interview with Oprah Winfrey is due to air over in America, Prince Harry has appeared on The Late Late Show with fellow Brit James Corden, for a new feature called 'An Afternoon with Prince Harry'.
As well as discussing his new life in the States with his wife Meghan Markle, his one-year-old son Archie, and how the UK press have affected his mental health, Harry also gave his opinion on record-breaking Netflix show The Crown.
Prince Harry, who signed a deal with the streaming giant last year, which is reportedly worth around £100 million, defended the fictional show during his candid chat.
Speaking about the show which portrays the story of the Royal Family between 1947 the early 21st century, Harry said, "They don’t pretend to be news, it’s fictional. But it’s loosely based on the truth.
"Of course it’s not strictly accurate but it loosely it gives you a rough idea of that lifestyle and the pressures of putting duty and service above family and everything else and what can come from that."
Going on to say he prefers The Crown to the stories written about his family in the press, Prince Harry added, "I’m way more comfortable about The Crown than the stories I see written about my family, my wife or myself. Because it’s the difference between that’s the fact obviously fiction, take it how you will – but this is reported on as fact because you’re supposedly news."
Although James' interview with Prince Harry was recorded before Buckingham Palace confirmed The Duke and Duchess of Sussex won't be returning to roles as working Royals, the 36-year-old did open up about his decision to 'quit' the UK.
Admitting he was 'stepping back' rather than 'stepping down', Prince Harry told James, "It was never walking away. It was stepping back rather than stepping down. It was a really difficult environment, which I think a lot of people saw.
"So I did what any father or husband would do and thought 'How do I get my family out of here'. But we never walked away and as far as I’m concerned, whatever decisions are made on that side, I will never walk away.
'‘My life is public service so wherever I am in the world it’s going to be the same thing."
After getting married back in May 2018, Prince Harry and American actress Meghan Markle went on to welcome their first child one year later in 2019, introducing Archie to the world.
Then, following the heartbreaking news that Meghan suffered a miscarriage in 2020, the pair recently announced they are now expecting their second child together.
A spokesperson for the couple said, "We can confirm that Archie is going to be a big brother. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are overjoyed to be expecting their second child.”
See which other famous faces are expecting babies in 2021:
Jake and Sophie Quickenden
Reality TV star Jake Quickenden and his wife Sophie announced they are expecting their second child together in July. Taking to Instagram to share their lovely news, Jake wrote: 'WE HAVE NEWS…. soon to be five. We can finally let you know after a long time trying we are gonna bring another bundle of joy into the world 🌍 We are super excited. Can't wait to live off 2 hours sleep again 😂. Have a lovely Sunday ❤️'.
The couple, who got married in 2022, are already parents to three-year-old so Leo. as well as Sophie's son Freddie from a previous relationship.
Laura Woods and Adam Collard
Sports presenter Laura Woods and former Love Island star Adam Collard announced in July they are expecting their first baby together! The pair, who started dating last year, announced their news on Instagram.
Montana Brown and Mark O'Connor
Just 13 months after welcoming her first child into the world, a son called Jude, Love Island 2017 star Montana Brown announced she's pregnant with her second child with her fiancé Mark O'Connor. Montana announced her lovely news on Instagram, writing: 'Two under two let's go 👶🏽'.
Stephanie Davis and Joe McKalroy
Reality TV and soap star Stephanie Davis announced the lovely news in August that she's expecting her first baby with her boyfriend Joe McKalroy. Steph confirmed the news during an interview with OK! Magazine, where she confirmed the couple had been trying to conceive for two years, and had thought about IVF, before she fell pregnant naturally.
Steph is already a proud mum to her son Caben from a previous relationship with Jeremy McConnell.
Lucy Fallon
Coronation Street actress Lucy Fallon announced in August that she's expecting her second child with her partner Ryan Ledson. Lucy shared the exciting news on Instagram, announcing she's 20 weeks pregnant on 19th August. The couple are already proud parents to one-year-old son Sonny Jude.
Charlotte Dawson
Just weeks after discovering her husband Matthew Sarsfield had been sending inappropriate messages to another woman, reality star Charlotte Dawson announced the news she's expecting her third child. Sharing the shock news on social media, Charlotte told fans: 'Been keeping a little secret… I have some news to share with you all amongst the negative here's the positive a beautiful beltin bun in the chuffin over, baba number 3 💙💗'. (sic)
Example and Daisy Cox
Music star Example, real name Elliot John Gleave, announced in September that his girlfriend Daisy Cox is expecting the couple's first child. Example is already a proud dad to sons Evander and Ennio, who he shares with his ex-wife Erin.
Charlotte Crosby
Reality star Charlotte Crosby announced in September she's expecting her second child with her fiancé Jake Ankers. The couple are already proud parents to their daughter Alba Jean. Charlotte and Jake announced their lovely news with a cute video on Instagram.
Lacey Turner
EastEnders actress Lacey Turner announced at the end of September that she's expecting her third child with her husband Matt Kay. Lacey shared the news on her Instagram page, posting a photo of her two kids holding a baby scan. She wrote: 'Aren't we lucky …..'. (sic)
Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli MozzI
Princess Beatrice announced at the start of October she's expecting her second child with her husband Edoardo Mapelli MozzI. In a statement Buckingham Palace said: "Her Royal Highness Princess Beatrice and Mr Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi are very pleased to announce that they are expecting their second child together in early spring; a sibling for Wolfie, aged eight, and Sienna, aged three.
Edoardo is also a proud dad to his eight-year-old son Wolfie.
Oritsé and Kazz Williams
JLS singer Oritsé Williams and his wife Kazz announced in October they are expecting their first child together.
Jennifer Lawrence and Cooke Maroney
Actress Jennifer Lawrence is expecting her second child with her husband Cooke Maroney, with the pair already sharing their two-year-old son, Cy. The news was confirmed to Vogue in October by a representative for the actor.
Sophie Hinchliffe (Mrs Hinch)
Mrs Hinch, real name Sophie Hinchliffe, announced at the start of November that she's expecting her third child with her husband Jamie. The influencer shared the news on social media, writing: "Heaven was too far to visit, so you sent us a special gift from up above. I have no doubt you sent him to us Dad, to fill our hearts with so much love"🪽ILYD 💙Ronnie and Lennies Baby Brother. Our Baby Boy No.3 🙊 Joining us in 2025. The 3 Musketeers 💙💙💙 Bring on the absolute carnage boys @mrhinchhome 😉'. (sic)
Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly
On 11th November, Megan Fox announced she is expecting her first child with her fiancé Machine Gun Kelly. The actress is already a proud mum to three children with her ex-husband Brian Austin Green. Machine Gun Kelly is also a proud dad to his daughter Casie, with his ex-partner Emma Cannon.
Adam Aveling and Tayah Victoria
After welcoming their baby girl Beau in October 2022 and getting married for real during Christmas 2023, Married At First Sight 2021 stars Adam Aveling and Tayah Victoria announced in November 2024 that they are expecting their second child together!
Arabella Chi
Love Island star and model Arabella Chi announced in early December that she's expecting her first child with her boyfriend Billy Henty. Arabella announced she's due in May 2025.
Joss Stone
In December 2024, singer Joss Stone revealed she was expecting her fourth child, just weeks after adopting a newborn. Saying in the post 'shocked is an understatement', she told fans... 'nothing and no one can take our joy now. We are so chuffed !!!! Maybe we should call the 'less is more tour the preggo tour 😆 ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️' (sic).
Meghan Markle's tell-all interview with American TV legend Oprah Winfrey is expected to air in the US next week, but at the time of writing, there's been no news of a UK air date.