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One of the most vital roles on NetflixsThe Crownis held by someone audiences never get to see.
), and has been appointed to a special committee that plans for the Queens funeral.
In the 90s, Rankin-Hunt was named the Norfolk Herald of Arms Extraordinary.
This last one, he told me, means that on certain occasions I wear a funny uniform.
Much of Rankin-Hunts input onThe Crownhappens before any filming takes place.
Not all of his suggestions are implemented, he told me.
Still, he said, very often, they will listen, they will change things.
Instead,The Crownmight have the band play only a snippet of the anthem before the story moves along.
Major Daves contributions toThe Crowndo not end with preproduction advice, either.
This wasextremelyincorrect, he told me; they should all be wearing carnations.
The roses were shuffled away and replacement carnations quickly brought in.
Some would take their hats off and some wouldnt.
Aside from his unique usefulness, many members ofThe Crowns production staff are clearly also very fond of Rankin-Hunt.
While chatting with the crew, more than one person responded with a happy Major Dave!
when I mentioned Id spoken with him.
Are footmen allowed to wear wedding rings?
Where do footmen live?
Are there requirements about how tall a Yeoman Guard should be?
Yes, Major Dave told them.
Footmen are allowed to be married, and married footmen are given a flat in the Royal Mews.
With that, the director called action again, and Rankin-Hunt turned back to watch the monitors.
