The True Story of Lord Mountbatten’s Death
Compared to Its Previous Three Seasons of Gripping—but Often Slow-Moving—Royal Drama, the Crown Season 4 Is Truly Action-Packed. Within the First Hour of the New Season, Prince Charles Meets His Future Bride Diana Spencer, Margaret Thatcher Is Elected Britain's First Female Prime Minister, and a Major Character Is Killed in an Explosion. the Loss of Lord Louis Mountbatten (Charles Dance)—Prince Philip's Uncle and Father Figure to Prince Charles, Known as "Uncle Dickie" in the Series—Is a Shock That Has a Ripple Effect Throughout the Season. Here's the True Story of His Assassination.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Did Lord Mountbatten Die?
Lord Louis Mountbatten Was Assassinated by the Irish Republican Army (Ira), a Paramilitary Organization That Fought Against British Rule in Northern Ireland, Most Famously During the Troubles (1968-1998). Mountbatten Had Been a Target of the Ira for Decades Before His Death, and in 1978 a Sniper Attempted to Shoot Him at Sea but Was Thwarted by Bad Weather.
Why Did the Ira Kill Lord Mountbatten?
Mountbatten Was Well Aware That He Was an Ira Target. in March of 1979, the Northern Irish Shadow Secretary of State, Airey Neave, Was Assassinated, and According to Bbc History Magazine Extra, Mountbatten Was Warned by His Protection Detail That He Was the Likely Target of a Plot to Assassinate a Member of the Royal Family. Though He Was Strongly Advised Not to Visit Ireland That Year, Mountbatten Went Ahead with His Regular Family Vacation.
Who Survived the Attack That Killed Lord Mountbatten?
The Fishing Boat Was Full of Mountbatten's Relatives, All of Whom Were Injured. Mountbatten's Daughter Patricia Knatchbull, Her Husband John Brabourne, and Their Other Son Timothy—Nicholas's Twin Brother—Were Seriously Injured, but Ultimately Survived After Extensive Surgeries.
How Did Prince Charles React?
Prince Charles and Lord Mountbatten in 1979.
