Who Is Queen Elizabeth’s Friend Porchy in ‘The Crown’?

Catching up on previous seasons of The Crown before diving into season five? If you’re curious about the real life Porchie, and his connection to Downton Abbey, read on for our story from 2019: In the first two seasons of The Crown, Queen Elizabeth’s close friend and horse racing manager “Porchie” is played by Joseph Kloska. (He appears again in season three, portrayed by actor John Hollingworth.) He’s depicted as the British monarch’s close confident, and perhaps even a love interest. But there’s more to his story. Here’s what Lord Porchester (who would eventually go on to become Henry Herbert,… Read Full Article