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Matthew Goode and Vanessa Kirby as Antony Armstrong-Jones and Princess Margaret from series two of 'The Crown'.
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Dominic West as Prince Charles, now King Charles III. The drama series about Queen Elizabeth II and her extended family will begin its fifth season on November 9. All photos: Netflix
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Elizabeth Debicki as Princess Diana.
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Imelda Staunton as the queen. She becomes the latest in a succession of actors who have played Elizabeth through the decades of her life and reign.
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Olivia Colman and Tobias Menzies as the queen and Prince Philip. The show has won 22 Emmy Awards, including a Best Drama Series trophy and top drama actress honours for Colman.
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Claire Foy and Matt Smith as the queen and Prince Philip in series one of 'The Crown'.
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Olivia Colman as the queen in series three of 'The Crown'.
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Claire Foy as the queen from series one of 'The Crown'. Foy won two Emmys for her portrayal.
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Tobias Menzies as Prince Philip in series three.
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Matt Smith as Prince Philip from series one.
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Helena Bonham Carter as Princess Margaret in series three.
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Vanessa Kirby as Princess Margaret from series one.
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Helena Bonham Carter and Ben Daniels as Princess Margaret and Antony Armstrong-Jones.
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Matthew Goode and Vanessa Kirby as Antony Armstrong-Jones and Princess Margaret from series two of 'The Crown'.
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Dominic West as Prince Charles, now King Charles III. The drama series about Queen Elizabeth II and her extended family will begin its fifth season on November 9. All photos: Netflix
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Elizabeth Debicki as Princess Diana.
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Imelda Staunton as the queen. She becomes the latest in a succession of actors who have played Elizabeth through the decades of her life and reign.
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Olivia Colman and Tobias Menzies as the queen and Prince Philip. The show has won 22 Emmy Awards, including a Best Drama Series trophy and top drama actress honours for Colman.
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Claire Foy and Matt Smith as the queen and Prince Philip in series one of 'The Crown'.
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Olivia Colman as the queen in series three of 'The Crown'.
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Claire Foy as the queen from series one of 'The Crown'. Foy won two Emmys for her portrayal.
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Tobias Menzies as Prince Philip in series three.
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Matt Smith as Prince Philip from series one.
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Helena Bonham Carter as Princess Margaret in series three.
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Vanessa Kirby as Princess Margaret from series one.
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Helena Bonham Carter and Ben Daniels as Princess Margaret and Antony Armstrong-Jones.
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Matthew Goode and Vanessa Kirby as Antony Armstrong-Jones and Princess Margaret from series two of 'The Crown'.
'The Crown' to return for season 5 in November with new queen
Imelda Staunton becomes the latest actress to take on the role of Queen Elizabeth II
Associated Press
25 September, 2022
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