Who was Karen Smith and why did they dedicate an episode to her on The Crown?

Who is Karen Smith on The Crown? It’s something we’re all wondering after the premiere of the fourth season of this hit Netflix series.

In the third episode of season 4, titled ‘Fairytale’, a message appears in the end credits:

In Memoriam Karen Smith 1968-2020

This dedication has raised many questions about who this woman was and why she was honored in the third episode of the season. And in this note we will answer them all.

Who was Karen Smith on The Crown?

It turns out that Karen Smith was the location manager for all four seasons of The Crown.

As such, she was in charge of choosing all the palaces, mansions, gardens and landscapes in which the series was recorded.

Likewise, he was in charge of processing permits to film on the royal family’s properties.

Among his other works are series such as Deep State, Doctor Foster, My Mad Fat Diary, Silk and Ashes to Ashes, among others.

Smith passed away this year at 52 years of age. So that In Memoriam is a recognition by the entire production of The Crown of his dedication and work.