Prince Charles, played by Dominic West, delivers some of The Crown's most memorable lines. Below are 3 of the best Prince Charles quotes from The Crown, each with the scene or episode where it appears, plus 3 pieces of trivia about the character.
Best Prince Charles Quotes
"Whatever 'in love' means."
— Prince Charles, Season 4 - echoing the real Charles's engagement interview
"I have waited my entire life for a purpose."
— Prince Charles, Season 3 - various
"The system will not accommodate the individual. The individual must accommodate the system."
— Prince Charles, Season 5 - various
Prince Charles Trivia & Fun Facts
- Three actors played Prince Charles: Josh O'Connor (Seasons 3-4), Dominic West (Seasons 5-6), with earlier years shown as well.
- Josh O'Connor won the Emmy and Golden Globe for his portrayal of young Charles in Seasons 3 and 4.
- The production team studied thousands of hours of archival footage to recreate Charles's mannerisms accurately.
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