Decommissionedthe Crown : Season 5 Episode 10 -

In the Season 5 finale of The Crown , titled the retirement of the Royal Yacht Britannia serves as a poignant metaphor for the waning power of the British monarchy and Queen Elizabeth II’s struggle with her own relevancy. The episode captures a "full circle" moment, as the season began and ended with the vessel that the Queen considered a private sanctuary. The Symbolism of the Britannia

: Its retirement coincides with the 1997 handover of Hong Kong to China, symbolizing the final retreat of the British Empire. DecommissionedThe Crown : Season 5 Episode 10

The episode sets the stage for the next generation of the royal family while the older one is "decommissioned" in spirit: In the Season 5 finale of The Crown