Set in 1991, the episode introduces a royal family grappling with a rapidly changing world.

John Major (Jonny Lee Miller) takes office and finds himself caught between the Queen’s request for yacht repairs and Charles’s desire for power.

Charles and Diana attempt a family vacation in Italy, but the "honeymoon" only exposes the bitter cracks in their marriage. 'The Crown' Season 5 Episode 1 Recap: Cruel Britannia

Prince Philip discovers that the royal yacht, Britannia , requires £14 million in repairs—a metaphor for the aging monarchy itself.