Who Was Shay Leonard? And Why The Crown Season 6 Pays Tribute To Shay Leonard?
The newest episodes of The Crown are out on Netflix. Season six, part two, is here, and it’s the final chapter. But who exactly is Shay Leonard, the person the second episode is honoring?
After a short break following the first part, The Crown’s second half of season six has arrived. In these episodes, viewers get to see a young Prince Harry and Prince William dealing with the loss of their mother, Diana, and witness how the nation coped with the tragedy.
The second episode is titled ‘Ruritania,’ and it zooms in on Queen Elizabeth II’s reaction to the sad event. The episode description says, “Wanting to boost the monarchy’s public image, the queen consults the smart statesman Tony Blair. However, the Prime Minister’s advice goes against royal rules.”
Towards the end of the episode, a tribute card appears, saying, “In memoriam, Shay Leonard, 1970–2023.”
Who Was Shay Leonard? And Why The Crown Season 6 Pays Tribute To Shay Leonard?
Shay Leonard, an art director and TV and film producer, contributed to various projects, from Sherlock Holmes to Vampire Academy and Hot Fuzz. He also worked in the props department for Netflix shows like Anatomy of A Scandal and, of course, The Crown.
Shay Leonard was born in 1970 in Dublin. Shay was part of the Crown team from 2017 to 2020. Sadly, he passed away in June of this year at the age of 54. Our heartfelt condolences go out to his family and friends during this difficult time.