An uncomfortable scene there from this season of The Crown that showcases Princess Margaret ridiculing Princess Diana for not being able to curtsey... The exchange may be well acted, but it never actually occurred in real life.  This is what Guardian Columnist, Simon Jenkins describes as “fake history” and he is of the view that it’s as corrosive in nature as fake news and Simon joined us on the show this morning.

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