Decades later, Boris Yeltsin seeks the Queen's support after the end of communism.
The episode opens with the brutal 1918 execution of the Romanov family in the Ipatiev House basement. The Crown s05e06
Philip expresses frustration with what he sees as Elizabeth’s lack of natural curiosity compared to his "intellectual" friend, Penny Knatchbull. Decades later, Boris Yeltsin seeks the Queen's support
This episode is a masterclass in weaving tragic history with the quiet, domestic tensions of the 1990s Royal Family. It centers on the ghosts of the Romanovs and the deepening rift between Elizabeth and Philip. The Romanov Connection The Crown s05e06