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The final season of the Netflix series The Crown is set to premiere this Thursday, with the first four episodes being released. Season six will focus on the events of the late 1990s, including Princess Diana's relationship with Dodi Fayed and the events leading up to her death in 1997. However, the show has received criticism for its historical inaccuracies. Some viewers expect a high level of accuracy due to the show's production quality, but this is not always the case. Netflix has previously clarified that the show is a drama based on historical events. The new season is divided into two parts, with the first four episodes premiering this Thursday and the remaining six episodes on December 14. The show's creator, Peter Morgan, has once again written the series. The season begins with Diana and Prince Charles spending their first summer apart as a divorced couple, with their sons Prince William and Prince Harry. Diana goes on vacation in the south of France while Charles stays in Balmoral. Subsequent episodes cover the media frenzy surrounding Diana and Dodi's relationship, leading to the car accident in Paris that claimed their lives. The series will also depict the immediate aftermath of the accident and how it impacted the Queen and Mohamed Al Fayed, among others. The show will also explore Prince William's return to Eton after his mother's death. The subject of Diana's death has been approached with sensitivity by the show's producers. Imelda Staunton will reprise her role as Queen Elizabeth II, and Jonathan Pryce will return as the Duke of Edinburgh. The second half of the season, released in December, will cover key events such as the Queen's Golden Jubilee, Prince Charles and Camilla's wedding, and the courtship of William and Kate at the University of St Andrews. It is worth noting that The Crown has taken artistic license in its portrayal of sensitive events, as the full truth of private events is often unknown. The production team has had to be cautious, as many of the people involved are still alive. The portrayal of Diana's death has been carefully considered, as her sons are still impacted by it. Ed McVey and Luther Ford will play Princes William and Harry, respectively, in the second half of the season, and Meg Bellamy will portray Kate Middleton. This will be the first major role for all three young actors.