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The Crown's final season introduces Kate Middleton, portrayed by Meg Bellamy, delving into Prince William's college years and the onset of their royal romance. While the Netflix series takes creative liberties with history, certain scenes, such as one from episode 7, "Alma Mater," set in December 1996, leave fans questioning the accuracy of depicted moments.   In this particular scene, a young Kate, alongside her mother Carole Middleton, encounters Princess Diana (played by Elizabeth Debicki) selling The Big Issue magazine for charity. Diana engages with Kate, instructing William to thank her as she purchases an issue. The scene concludes with Kate excitedly cutting out magazine photos of William for her bedroom wall. But, did this fortuitous encounter between Kate Middleton and Princess Diana really happen?   Contrary to The Crown's portrayal, the sad reality is that Princess Kate never had the opportunity to meet her mother-in-law, a fact William and K...

In the concluding moments of 'The Crown's' sixth and final season, a surprising twist unfolds in the seventh episode, titled "Alma Mater." The narrative takes a creative turn as it presents a flashback set in December 1996, featuring not only Princess Diana (Elizabeth Debicki) but also an unexpected encounter with Kate Middleton (Ella Bright).   As the episode commences, viewers find Kate and her mother Carole (Eve Best from 'House of the Dragon') navigating the dress racks of a London department store before stepping out onto the bustling street. On the opposite sidewalk, a commotion ensues as Princess Diana and Prince William (Rufus Kampa) distribute copies of The Big Issue magazine, featuring a story about drugs. Intrigued, Kate and her mother traverse the street to procure a copy and contribute to the charitable cause.   When Kate hands Princess Diana the donation, she receives compliments for her generosity. As Carole introduces her daughter...