"The Crown" Season 3, Episode 2, "Margaretology," explores the paradox of Princess Margaret’s public charm and private marginalization, centered on her successful 1965 U.S. tour that failed to gain her a larger royal role. The episode highlights the "dazzling" but "dangerous" nature of her role compared to Queen Elizabeth’s "dull" duty, depicting her life as one of profound lack of purpose, as summarized by Decider . 'The Crown' Recap Season 3 Episode 2: “Margaretology”