As RadioTimes notes, his obituary paints a pretty good picture of just how adored Dazzle was: “The death of Father Derek Jennings deprives London’s religious life of one of its most eccentric comets…graced with the nickname of “Dazzle,” Jennings was ubiquitous. Just like we learned on The Crown, Dazzle’s circle of friends-including Princess Margaret-was surprised when he decided to join the Catholic church, but he remained a beloved part of London society. First Up, He Was Fully a Fixture in London Society
Here’s what ya need to know about the *real* Derek Jennings. Just like everyone else in the Netflix show, Dazzle was a real person-but The Crown got some things waaay wrong about their relationship. According to MATH, about 90 percent of The Crown season 4 is dedicated to Princess Diana and Prince Charles drama-and the other 10 percent is a deep dive into the bleak yet fancy lives of the remaining royals, including our forever fave Princess Margaret.Īs much as Margaret upholds the snobbery and elitism of the royals, she also spends this season realizing the depths of her own family’s cruelty-helped by her friend Derek “Dazzle” Jennings.
