‘The Crown’ Season 5 Transformations: See The Cast Vs. The Real-Life Royals

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November 9, 2022 5:47PM EST

‘The Crown’ welcomes a brand-new cast in its highly-anticipated fifth season. See photos of the cast side-by-side with the real-life royal family.

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‘The Crown’ Transformations: Elizabeth Debicki As Princess Diana

‘The Crown’ Transformations: Elizabeth Debicki As Princess Diana — ‘The Crown’ season 5 will make its long-awaited premiere on November 9, 2022. As the show enters the 1990s, new cast members will be taking over the royal family roles. This includes Imelda Staunton as Queen Elizabeth II, Elizabeth Debicki as Princess Diana, Dominic West as Prince Charles, and Jonathan Pryce as Prince Philip.

These actors will play these roles in the final 2 seasons of ‘The Crown.’ The transformations into the royals are truly amazing.

The show will begin as Queen Elizabeth II approaches the 40th anniversary of her accession. She reflects on a reign that has encompassed nine prime ministers, the advent of mass television, and the twilight of the British Empire. Yet new challenges are on the horizon. The collapse of the Soviet Union and the transfer of sovereignty in Hong Kong signals a seismic shift in the international order presenting both obstacles and opportunities. Meanwhile, trouble is brewing closer to home.

Prince Charles pressures his mother to allow him to divorce Diana, presenting a constitutional crisis of the monarchy. Rumors circulate as husband and wife are seen to live increasingly separate lives and, as media scrutiny intensifies, Diana decides to take control of her own narrative, breaking with family protocol to publish a book that undermines public support for Charles and exposes the cracks in the House of Windsor.

Tensions are set to rise further as Mohamed Al Fayed arrives on the scene. Driven by his desire for acceptance of the highest order, he harnesses his self-made wealth and power to try and earn him and his son Dodi a seat at the royal table. See photos of the cast versus the real-life royals.

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Imelda Staunton As Queen Elizabeth II

Imelda Staunton As Queen Elizabeth II — Imelda Staunton takes over as Queen Elizabeth II in ‘The Crown’ season 5. The role was previously played by Claire Foy and Olivia Colman.

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Dominic West As Prince Charles

Dominic West As Prince Charles — Dominic West steps into the role of Prince Charles in ‘The Crown’ season 5. The role was played by Josh O’Connor in season 4.

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Jonathan Pryce As Prince Philip

Jonathan Pryce As Prince Philip — Jonathan Pryce stars as Prince Philip in ‘The Crown’ season 5. Matt Smith and Tobias Menzies played the royal in the first 4 seasons.

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Lesley Manville As Princess Margaret

Lesley Manville As Princess Margaret — Lesley Manville plays Princess Margaret in ‘The Crown’ season 5. The actress looks eerily similar to the princess. The role was played by Helena Bonham Carter and Vanessa Kirby in previous seasons.

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Olivia Williams As Camilla Parker Bowles

Olivia Williams As Camilla Parker Bowles — Olivia Williams plays Camilla Parker Bowles, now the Queen Consort, in ‘The Crown’ season 5. Emerald Fennell played Camilla in seasons 3 and 4.

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Senan West & Will Powell As Prince William & Prince Harry

Senan West & Will Powell As Prince William & Prince Harry — Senan West and Will Powell will play young versions of Prince William and Prince Harry in ‘The Crown’ season 5. Senan is the son of Dominic West, who plays Prince Charles.

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Claudia Harrison As Princess Anne

Claudia Harrison As Princess Anne — Claudia Harrison plays Princess Anne in the fifth season of ‘The Crown.’ Erin Doherty played Anne in seasons 3 and 4.

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James Murray As Prince Andrew

James Murray As Prince Andrew — James Murray plays Prince Andrew in ‘The Crown’ season 5. He will also play the role in the sixth and final season

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