the crown (2020) - the thatchers' disastrous balmoral debut

margaret thatcher (gillian anderson) and her husband denis (stephen boxer) arrive at balmoral for a traditional weekend visit, but the rigid prime minister quickly finds herself out of step with the royal family's eccentric informalities. unaware of the "balmoral test," the thatchers arrive in full formal evening wear far too early, stumbling into the drawing room during the family’s tea time. as elizabeth (olivia colman) and philip (tobias menzies) look on in bemused silence, the tension between the downing street outsiders and the highland royals becomes painfully—and hilariously—clear. season 4, episode 2: "the balmoral test" watch the crown now: http://AAN.SonyPictures.com/TheCrown some of the links in above are affiliate links, we may earn a small commission if you click through and make a purchase. royalty is supposed to be composed—but behind palace doors, truths unravel, alliances tremble, and a queen realizes she can’t protect her sister from a man who refuses to be defined by convention. let the drama consume you. subscribe: ‪@drama-coded‬ #thecrown #oliviacolman #gilliananderson #royalfamily