Former Prime Minister John Major Has a Close Relationship with the Royal Family

Sir John Major’s tenure as Prime Minister lasted from 1990 through 1997, which season five of The Crown covers in depth. Though the real Major has criticized the Netflix series as a “barrel-load of nonsense,” the show portrays Major’s warm relationship with Queen Elizabeth. In fact, Major remained close with the British royals following the tumultuous 1990s, long after his time as prime minister came to a close. In the wake of Princess Diana’s tragic death, Major was appointed a special guardian to princes William and Harry. The appointment, granted at the suggestion of then-Prince Charles, made Major responsible for… Read Full Article