Norton Knatchbull, the grandson of 1st Earl Mountbatten of Burma Louis Mountbatten, is the third Mountbatten of Burma also known as Lord Romsey after being assigned with the 8th Baron Brabourne. Currently the second cousin of now-King Charles III, he was married to Countess Penelope "Penny" Knatchbull in 1979.
Netflix's historical drama The Crown, created by Peter Morgan, follows Queen Elizabeth II from her wedding to Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh in 1947 to the twenty-first century. The show follows the Queen's reign and the trajectory of the British royal family against the surroundings in the unbelievable political and familial events that occur during her reign. In addition, the show has roughly portrayed the history of British politics from the Churchill era to the Margaret Thatcher era in arresting narration over four seasons.
The Crown, which premiered on November 4, 2016, was well-received by critics and audiences alike and has since gone on to become one of the most highly acclaimed television shows of the streaming era. The show continues to stand out with an example of a special small-screen achievement, with 21 Primetime Emmy nominations. Despite the fact that the show's historical accuracy has been frequently questioned, it has amassed a massive audience and followers over the years.
As fans eagerly await the new division to represent the next turn of events in Queen Elizabeth II's reign, The Crown Season 5 delves into the 1990s and closely follows the breakdown of Charles and Diana's marriage. Charles openly discusses his matrimonial problems with his cousin and confidante, Norton Knatchbull, in the first episode of the new season. If you wonder who Norton really is, you've come to the right place.
Norton Knatchbull, Introduced in 'The Crown' Season 5, Is the 3rd Earl Mountbatten of Burma and Now-King Charles III’s Second Cousin!
In Season 5 of Netflix's The Crown, Norton Knatchbull is the third Mountbatten of Burma and the grandson of Louis Mountbatten, 1st Earl Mountbatten of Burma. This makes Norton the now-King Charles III's second cousin. Likely, the third Mountbatten of Burma was also called Lord Romsey until 2005 when he was assigned with the 8th Baron Brabourne.
In the series, British actor Elliot Cowan plays Norton Knatchbull. This season of The Crown will also showcase Norton and his wife Penny, even though Norton takes on the role of Charles' confidante and Penny's relationship with Prince Philip get hold in a public.
Meanwhile, the 3rd Earl Mountbatten of Burma was born on October 8, 1947, in London, which makes him 75 years old right now, and was married to Countess Penelope "Penny" Knatchbull. Currently, the couple is living in Broadlands, a 60-room, 86-acre estate where Philip and Queen Elizabeth spent their honeymoon in 1947.
According to Hello!, Norton "had attended prestigious independent school Gordonstoun with King Charles when they were a child." The then-Prince of Wales was even Norton's best man at his and Penelope's 1979 wedding.
The Knatchbull family has a long history with the royals. Norton is a direct descendant of Queen Victoria, whose maternal great-great-grandmother was Princess Alice. Norton's mother, Patricia Knatchbull, was Prince Philip's first cousin and Queen Elizabeth II's third cousin. Through his mother and Prince Philip, Norton is King Charles III's second cousin.
Similarly, Norton's godfather was Prince Philip. Norton, in turn, was Prince William's godfather. The Knatchbulls have a formal connection besides he is a direct descendant of Jane Austen. John Knatchbull, Norton's father, is a direct descendant of Jane Austen's brother, Edward Austen Knight.
The Crown Season 5: Does Prince Philip Have an Affair With Penelope Knatchbull?
There is a sweet tenderness at work when Prince Philip and Penelope first start palling around. Prince Philip sympathizes with this woman, who lost her daughter Leonora to cancer. (Keep in mind that Prince Philip has a tragic past, having lost his beloved sisters in a plane crash.) He's recently discovered carriage driving as a hobby and believes it will divert Knatchbull's attention. That's the long and short of Season 5 Episode 2 of The Crown.
The relationship becomes more complicated in The Crown Season 5 Episode 6 "Ipatiev House." The two are clearly best friends, and they travel the world with a "gang" of carriage-driving enthusiasts. Prince Philip and Penelope Knatchbull also have many passionate discussions about DNA, Russian history, and various worldly theories. Penny is said to be curious in a way that Queen Elizabeth II is not.
This is where things get awkward. Although Philip insists that Penelope is only there for mental and emotional support, not physical contact, Queen Elizabeth II is outraged that her husband has a female friend. It doesn't help that Philip mentions how close the two have become, and how he'd like Lilibet to hang out with Penny so the press doesn't assume there's an affair going on.
Elizabeth's jealousy of Penelope stems from her belief that as Philip's "soulmate," she should provide all the companionship he requires. Elizabeth humiliates Penny in private before acknowledging her in public.
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