Netflix has announced that the sixth and final season of “The Crown,” the popular drama series based on the lives of the British royals, will premiere in two parts this fall. Part 1 is scheduled to launch on Thursday, November 16, while Part 2 will follow on Thursday, December 14. This marks the first time the series has been split into multiple installments.
The series has a tradition of changing its cast every two seasons to reflect the aging of the characters through the decades. The role of Queen Elizabeth has been portrayed by three different actresses: Claire Foy, Olivia Colman, and now, Imelda Staunton. The teaser for the final season of the show captures the passage of time by showing the stars walking through a grand royal residence and features Staunton in costume as Queen Elizabeth, stepping out onto a Buckingham Palace-like balcony to greet a cheering crowd.
Season 6 of “The Crown” will cover events from 1997 to 2005. In Part 1, Elizabeth Debicki will return as Princess Diana, Dominic West will play King Charles, Jonathan Pryce will reprise his role as Prince Philip, Lesley Manville will portray Princess Margaret, and Imelda Staunton will continue as Queen Elizabeth. Salim Daw and Khalid Abdalla will return as Mohamed Al Fayed and Dodi Fayed, and Part 1 will introduce Rufus Kampa and Fflyn Edwards as a young Prince William and Prince Harry.
The first four episodes of Part 1 will focus on the relationship between Princess Diana and Dodi Fayed before the fatal car crash in Paris in 1997. Notably, the moment of impact in the crash will be excluded from the series. Part 2 of Season 6 will consist of six episodes and will explore the aftermath of these events, with a young Prince William returning to Eton following his mother’s death and the monarchy navigating a turbulent time in the public eye.
In Part 2 of Season 6, Ed McVey will play Prince William, Luther Ford will portray Prince Harry, and Meg Bellamy will step into the spotlight as Kate Middleton.
“The Crown” was originally intended to end with its fifth season, but Netflix announced in 2020 that the series would be extended to a sixth season. The show’s final episodes will air on November 16 and December 14, providing closure to the acclaimed series that has explored the reign of Queen Elizabeth II and the events that shaped the British monarchy.
