: To her horror, Margaret discovers that these women were committed to the Royal Earlswood Hospital in 1941 and publicly declared dead in 1963, despite being very much alive.
: The discovery serves as a metaphor for Margaret's own life; she feels cast aside and "hidden" by the institution she serves, mirroring the literal abandonment of her cousins. The Crown s04e07
: The episode concludes with Margaret coming to terms with her place in the hierarchy, while the show provides a "fictional dramatization" of this real-life royal scandal, which historical accounts suggest was handled with similar secrecy by the Bowes-Lyon family . The Crown Discussion Thread - S04E07 : r/TheCrownNetflix : To her horror, Margaret discovers that these
: Grappling with depression and loneliness, Princess Margaret seeks medical help. During her therapy, she learns about the existence of two of her first cousins, Nerissa and Katherine Bowes-Lyon , who were born with developmental disabilities. The Crown Discussion Thread - S04E07 : r/TheCrownNetflix
In season 4, episode 7 of , titled "The Hereditary Principle," Princess Margaret discovers a chilling secret about her own lineage while struggling with her declining role in the royal family and her mental health. The Story of "The Hereditary Principle"