The crown has ruled since 2016, but it’s almost time to say goodbye. Set to wrap up its sixth and final season, the hit Netflix drama will retire later this year, and while it’s bittersweet, fans couldn’t be more excited to watch the remaining episodes. But what do we know about The Crown’s latest outing? Keep reading for all the details on the plot, cast and release date for season six…
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The cast of the sixth season of The Crown series
Much of the cast will remain the same, with Lesley Manville returning as Princess Margaret, while Marcia Warren, Olivia Williams, Claudia Harrison and James Murray return as the Queen Mother, Camilla Parker Bowles, Princess Anne and Prince Andrew.
© Photo Credit: Keith Bernstein Imelda Staunton will return as Queen Elizabeth II in The Crown
There will also be some new additions to the line-up, with the roles of Prince William and Kate Middleton cast earlier this year. Teen actor Rufus Kampa will play William at age 15, while Ed McVey will portray the prince’s late teens and early adulthood. Meanwhile, newcomer Meg Bellamy will take over the role of Kate.
There will be some new additions to the line-up, with the roles of Prince William and Kate Middleton cast earlier this year. Teen actor Rufus Kampa will play William at age 15, while Ed McVey will portray the prince’s late teens and early adulthood. Meanwhile, newcomer Meg Bellamy will take over the role of Kate.
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While Netflix has yet to reveal an official release date for The Crown, previous seasons have historically debuted in the winter, November to be exact. Fingers crossed for the premiere in 2023.
What will season six of The Crown cover?
Those who have already watched all ten episodes of the fifth season will know that the death of Princess Diana was not covered, which means that she will play a major role in the final series.
© Netflix Princess Diana’s death will play a major role in the final season
During a panel at the Edinburgh TV Festival in August, executive producer Suzanne Mackie spoke about the upcoming storyline, explaining that Diana’s death will be treated with “tremendous sensitivity”.
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“The show could be big and noisy, but we’re not. We’re thoughtful and sensitive people,” she said. “And so there’s been a very, very careful, long, long, long conversation about how we do it – and I hope, you know, that the audience will ultimately appreciate it, but I think it’s delicately, carefully recreated.”
© Netflix Meg Bellamy and Ed McVey play Kate Middleton and Prince William in the sixth season of The Crown
Prior to her comments, Netflix released an official statement confirming that “[Season 6] will not show the crash, contrary to some reports,” adding, “It will be scenes covering the beginning and [the] repercussions.”
In addition to Diana’s death, season six will also focus on Prince William’s time at St Andrews University and the early days of his relationship with Kate Middleton. The story was confirmed by first-look photos, which revealed a glimpse of Ed McVey and Meg Bellamy as the royal couple.
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