In the midst of the highly anticipated final season of Netflix's hit series "The Crown," questions about the accuracy of its portrayal of the late Queen Elizabeth II and the royal family have emerged. Creator Peter Morgan faces criticism for his artistic liberties, with some claiming that he has strayed far from the truth in order to create dramatic effect.

Throughout the six seasons of "The Crown," the queen has been depicted as emotionally detached and burdened by her duty to the country. However, this final season takes a particularly controversial turn, as Imelda Staunton portrays Queen Elizabeth as a grumpy, crotchety old woman, spending her time sniping at family members and tending to her beloved Corgis.

One of the major points of contention is the portrayal of Princess Diana and the events leading up to her tragic death in 1997. Historian and friend of the royal family, Hugo Vickers, criticizes the show's representation of Diana, stating that she is portrayed as articulate and composed, while in reality, she was spiraling into chaos during her final days. Vickers argues that the real-life drama surrounding the royal family, including their affairs and fallouts, is far more captivating than anything the series can conjure.

"The Crown" also faces backlash for its depiction of Prince Charles, played by Dominic West. Vickers disputes the portrayal of Charles pushing against his parents' wishes to bring Diana's body back to England, stating that it was actually Queen Elizabeth who dispatched a Royal Air Force plane to France to retrieve Diana's remains. Vickers argues that Charles would have been more concerned about his sons rather than the media effect surrounding Diana's death.

Furthermore, controversy surrounds the depiction of Prince Philip, played by Jonathan Pryce, with Vickers claiming that the series portrays him as curmudgeonly, while in reality, he was a wise man who always took the long view.

Critics argue that the show's focus on drama and artistic interpretation has led to inaccuracies that disrespect both the memory of Diana and the tireless investigative work conducted by Lord John Stevens, the former head of London's police force. Lord Stevens reveals that the producers of "The Crown" did not reach out to him for guidance on the portrayal of Diana's death, causing concern over the accuracy of the recreation.

Amidst the controversy, Prince Harry has reportedly decided not to watch this season as it also dramatizes his last phone call with his mother. Lord Stevens highlights the difficulty that the prince and his brother, Prince William, must face in dealing with the portrayal of their mother's death, stating that they already know what happened and find it challenging to relive those moments.

While Morgan defends his work, acknowledging the sensitivities and attachments that people have to the royal family, critics argue that the inaccurate portrayal of historical events and individuals is a disservice to Diana's memory and undermines the work done by investigators.

As the controversy continues to swirl, it remains to be seen how audiences will respond to the final season of "The Crown" and whether the depiction of the royal family will find favor or further fuel the fire of criticism.