[s1e1] Wolferton Splash -
(John Lithgow): The legendary wartime leader returning to power in his twilight years. Why "Wolferton Splash"?
: The King undergoes surgery for lung cancer. He chooses to keep the severity of his illness a secret from his family but confides in the newly re-elected Prime Minister, Winston Churchill. [S1E1] Wolferton Splash
The title refers to the Wolferton marshes near the Sandringham Estate, where King George VI and Prince Philip go duck hunting. This scene serves as a passing of the torch, where the King subtly prepares Philip for the life of sacrifice and support he must lead as Elizabeth's consort. (John Lithgow): The legendary wartime leader returning to
