About The Crown


Based on an award-winning play ("The Audience") by showrunner Peter Morgan, this lavish, Netflix-original drama chronicles the life of Queen Elizabeth II (Claire Foy) from the 1940s to modern times. The series begins with an inside look at the early reign of the queen, who ascended the throne at age 25 after the death of her father, King George VI. As the decades pass, personal intrigues, romances, and political rivalries are revealed that played a big role in events that shaped the later years of the 20th century.

The Crown's Imelda Staunton on the 'shock' of playing the Queen when the Queen died

The Crown's Imelda Staunton on the 'shock' of playing the Queen when the Queen died
Dec 1,2023 8:31 pm

...By Charlotte Gallagher & Guy LambertCulture reporters, BBC NewsFrom the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II to the aftermath of the death of Princess Diana, Netflix s The Crown has depicted five decades of the Royal Family s highs and lows...

Lawrence Jones: Ex-tech boss who drugged and raped women jailed

Lawrence Jones: Ex-tech boss who drugged and raped women jailed
Dec 1,2023 11:10 am

... Isla Chilton, of The Crown Prosecution Service, said Jones was a " sexual predator" who had caused " lasting emotional trauma" to his victims...

RuPaul's Drag Race UK: North East queens fighting for crown

RuPaul's Drag Race UK: North East queens fighting for crown
Nov 30,2023 1:31 pm

... Ginger Johnson, from County Durham, Tomara Thomas, from Hartlepool, and Michael Marouli, from Newcastle, are all battling it out for The Crown...

Premier League teams are playing footballers facing abuse claims

Premier League teams are playing footballers facing abuse claims
Nov 30,2023 12:21 am

... When charges were dropped by The Crown Prosecution Service, the club conducted its own internal investigation...

How did a little corner of Canada end up in Old Harlow?

How did a little corner of Canada end up in Old Harlow?
Nov 27,2023 9:11 pm

... Although bereft of screech and cod, many students quickly discover The Crown public house...

Napoleon: How Hollywood has landed in the heart of England

Napoleon: How Hollywood has landed in the heart of England
Nov 27,2023 2:11 am

... Saying no to NetflixThe last three series of Netflix hit The Crown have included a portrayal of Princess Diana, so it made sense for the producers to ask to film at her childhood home Althorp, which has appeared in other films and TV shows...

What is behind Alex Salmond's new legal fight with the Scottish government?

What is behind Alex Salmond's new legal fight with the Scottish government?
Nov 24,2023 1:31 pm

... On the latter, The Crown says they are considering correspondence from Mr Salmond s lawyers and are going to respond in due course...

King Charles III: BBC film goes behind scenes of first year

King Charles III: BBC film goes behind scenes of first year
Nov 24,2023 1:31 am

... The 90-minute documentary is narrated by actress Helena Bonham Carter, who played the late Queen s sister Princess Margaret in The Crown...

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