I've been enjoying this season of The Crown, but in this episode in particular I was absolutely blown away by Imelda Staunton's performance. How she was able to express such a torrent of conflicted emotions with hardly any words was indeed a testament to what an amazing actress she is. Her voice, her movement, her breathing. An absolute masterclass in acting. It's a tough episode to watch because there is a lot of brutality at the beginning, but it really sets the scene for just how much weight is carried by some of the decisions the royal family has had to make throughout history, and how they sometimes have to make the choice they least want to make.