Who Is Penny Knatchbull in “The Crown” Season 5?

The newest chapter of Netflix’s The Crown depicts the complex marriage between Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip, who wed in 1947 and remained married for 73 years until Philip’s death in April 2021. But season 5 of the drama series, inspired by the real-life events of England’s royal family, puts a lens on his relationship with another woman in his life, Penny Knatchbull. In season 5, we’re introduced to Penny (Natascha McElhone) who is a close confidante of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (Jonathan Pryce). Although the Queen (Imelda Staunton) suspects that Penny and Philip are having an affair, Philip… Read Full Article