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Sky Arte's Urban Myths explores Mick Jagger and Freddie Mercury's royal friendships

other · 2026-04-27

Sky Arte will air two new episodes of the series Urban Myths on Monday, April 27, focusing on urban legends from the music world. The first episode depicts the decade-long friendship between Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger and Princess Margaret, which caused tensions with Queen Elizabeth II. Kelly Macdonald plays Princess Margaret, and Jamie Campbell Bower portrays Jagger. The second episode revisits the rumored night out where Queen singer Freddie Mercury disguised Princess Diana and took her to a gay club in London for a fun evening. The series is produced by Sky Arte, whose digital content and interface are managed by Artribune.

Key facts

  • Two new episodes of Urban Myths air on Sky Arte on April 27.
  • First episode covers the friendship between Mick Jagger and Princess Margaret.
  • The Jagger-Margaret friendship caused friction with Queen Elizabeth II.
  • Kelly Macdonald plays Princess Margaret; Jamie Campbell Bower plays Mick Jagger.
  • Second episode explores a rumored outing between Freddie Mercury and Princess Diana.
  • Mercury allegedly disguised Diana and took her to a gay club in London.
  • Sky Arte's digital content is powered by Artribune.
  • Artribune manages Sky Arte's website and interface.

Entities

Artists

  • Mick Jagger
  • Freddie Mercury
  • Princess Margaret
  • Princess Diana
  • Queen Elizabeth II
  • Kelly Macdonald
  • Jamie Campbell Bower

Institutions

  • Sky Arte
  • Artribune
  • Rolling Stones
  • Queen

Locations

  • London
  • United Kingdom

Sources