Prince Charles star on ‘sordid’ The Crown moment

Each episode of Netflix’s gripping royal drama has come with its fair share of controversy, and this year’s fifth season won’t be any different. With newcomers Dominic West and Olivia Williams joining the cast as Prince Charles and Camilla Parker-Bowles, the stars have opened up about how one of the most revealing moments of their relationship will play out in an upcoming episode of The Crown.Prince Charles star Dominic has assured viewers the ‘tampongate’ moment between the current King and his wife Camilla will be portrayed sensitively.While the incredibly private conversation will indeed feature in the new season of The Crown, the actor maintained the British public’s reaction to the leak was the most troubling thing about the story, and not the conversation itself.Although he didn’t give it as much thought when the phone call was released, Dominic explained: ‘The research showed me how badly Camilla was treated.’I don’t think that would happen today. It happened for many reasons, one of them being she’s a woman.’READ MORE: Uproar as Tom Bower calls for Meghan to lose title over Duke’s memoir Prince Charles star addresses ‘sordid and embarrassing’ The Crown moment (Image: Netflix/Getty) The Crown season five will feature some controversial moments for the Royals (Image: Netflix) The Crown: One of Charles and Camilla’s most private moments will be depicted in an upcoming episode (Image: Getty) The Crown: Olivia Williams joins the cast as Camilla Parker-Bowles (Image: Netflix)’Like most people, I remember thinking it was a sordid, embarrassing discussion,’ Dominic told Radio Times.’But, revisiting it, I found it was just an intensely personal conversation, and what was sordid was the prurient interest in it.’Most people, if they’re lucky enough, will have had conversations like that with people they love.’It’s very sweet, tender and gauche but, like any intensely personal conversation, just not for public consumption.’DON’T MISS:Yellowstone season 5 teases Beth downfall with new adversary [TEASER]Wild Croc Territory’s Matt Wright on death of co-star [EXCLUSIVE]Meghan Markle defended by Deal or No Deal star [OPINION]Netflix bosses received considerable backlash from fans when it was confirmed the new season would feature the controversial moment in royal history.However, as reported by the Telegraph, the scene is said to have been depicted ‘sympathetically’ as a show of goodwill towards the King and Queen Consort.Despite these claims, two of the paper’s sources have still called the decision ‘crass’ and ‘in bad taste’ ahead of the call’s inclusion in The Crown season five.Moreover, former Prince Charles star Josh O’Connor had to put his foot down over the scene when he first auditioned for the role.