'The Crown' Concludes with Emotional Finale, Actors Reflect on Portraying Royals
The final season brought together three actresses who played Queen Elizabeth II, explored the Queen's contemplation of mortality, and introduced Kate Middleton's character.
- The Crown, Netflix's popular series about the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, has concluded with its sixth season. The final episode, titled 'Sleep, Dearie Sleep,' brought together the three actresses who played Elizabeth II throughout the series: Claire Foy, Olivia Coleman, and Imelda Staunton.
- The series finale focused on the Queen contemplating her own mortality and the possibility of abdication during Prince Charles and Camilla Parker-Bowles's wedding. The episode also touched on the infamous Nazi-costume scandal involving Prince Harry.
- Imelda Staunton, who played the Queen in the final season, spoke about the challenge of portraying a figure who is still part of the public consciousness. She emphasized the importance of adhering to the script and not letting public opinion interfere with her performance.
- Lesley Manville, who played Princess Margaret in the final season, discussed the emotional journey of portraying the Queen's sister in her final years. The eighth episode of the season, 'Ritz,' focused on Margaret's health decline and her relationship with the Queen.
- The final season also introduced Kate Middleton, played by newcomer Meg Bellamy. This is Bellamy's first major on-screen credit, and she spoke about the process of getting into character and capturing the essence of the Duchess of Cambridge.
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