Two-thirds of the way through The Crown’s fourth season finale, Charles unknowingly echoes his father. Back in “Favou…
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Claire Foy (Queen Elizabeth II)Olivia Colman (Queen Elizabeth II)Imelda Staunton (Queen Elizabeth II)Matt Smith (Philip, Duke of Edinburgh)Tobias Menzies (Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh)Jonathan Pryce (Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh)Lesley Manville (Princess Margaret)Elizabeth Debicki (Princess Diana)Dominic West (Prince Charles)Senan West (Prince William)Charles Edwards (Martin Charteris)Marion Bailey (Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother)Victoria Hamilton (Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother)Helena Bonham Carter (Princess Margaret)Vanessa Kirby (Princess Margaret)Pip Torrens (Tommy Lascelles)Sam Phillips (Equerry)Erin Doherty (Princess Anne)
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Creator
Peter Morgan
Synopsis
This show focuses on Queen Elizabeth II as a young newlywed faced with leading the world's most famous monarchy, while forging a relationship with legendary Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill. The British Empire is in decline, the political world is in disarray, but a new era is dawning. Peter Morgan's masterfully researched scripts reveal the Queen's private journey behind the public façade with daring frankness. Prepare to see into the coveted world of power and privilege behind the locked doors of Westminster and Buckingham Palace.
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