The parallel between the "stamps" scene in the beginning and Philip’s hobby-shaming later on adds a layer of continuity many fans missed.
Was the juxtaposition of the Romanov execution with the 1990s Royal Family drama effective or too grim? The Fall of the Romanovs: the Frock Flicks Guide [S5E6] Ipatiev House
How did the episode change your perspective on King George V’s legacy? The parallel between the "stamps" scene in the
To identify the remains of the Romanovs found in a mass grave, Prince Philip provides a DNA sample, as he is a direct descendant of Tsarina Alexandra's sister. To identify the remains of the Romanovs found
The episode opens with a haunting depiction of the Romanov family's final days in the Ipatiev House in Yekaterinburg. It highlights King George V’s agonizing (and ultimately fatal) decision to deny his cousin, Tsar Nicholas II, asylum in Britain.