| 48:1 | Episode Summary | Cast and Characters |
| “ | I declare before you all that my whole life whether it be long or short shall be devoted to your service and the service of our great imperial family to which we all belong. | ” |
— Princess Elizabeth's 21st birthday speech | ||
48:1 is the eighth episode in Season 4 of The Crown. It aired on November 15, 2020.
Synopsis
As many nations condemn apartheid in South Africa, tension mounts between Thatcher and Elizabeth over their clashing opinions on applying sanctions.
Episode Notes
- This episode marked the return of Claire Foy as Queen Elizabeth II, but in a flashback from 1947 during a birthday speech in South Africa.
- She would later return in Queen Victoria Syndrome, Hope Street and Sleep Dearie Sleep
Historical Events
- 21st birthday speech of Princess Elizabeth (flashback)
- South Africa under Apartheid
Historical Figures
Gallery
References
| Season 4 |
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| Gold Stick • The Balmoral Test • Fairytale • Favourites • Fagan • Terra Nullius • The Hereditary Principle • 48:1 • Avalanche • War |