The Crown Season 6 Reenacts Prince Harry's Nazi Costume Incident

In 2005, Prince Harry, then aged 20, attended a costume party wearing a Nazi uniform, an incident that sparked a significant controversy. The costume, complete with a swastika armband, was chosen for a 'natives and colonials' themed event and was subsequently captured in photographs that were published by tabloids, leading to widespread public criticism.

The scandal has been portrayed in the Netflix series "The Crown," which dramatizes the event and includes a depiction of Harry and his brother, Prince William, at a costume shop, as well as the subsequent fallout within the royal family. The episode shows Prince Harry expressing regret over his choice of costume, mirroring his real-life apologies where he has referred to the incident as "one of the biggest mistakes" of his life.

"The Crown" creator Peter Morgan has stated that he did not consult Prince Harry's memoir, "Spare," for the depiction of the event. In the memoir, Harry recounts the role of his brother and then-future sister-in-law, Kate Middleton, in the selection of the costume. Despite the controversy, Prince Harry has continued to address the incident, acknowledging the offense and embarrassment caused by his actions.