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Meet The Final Cast of 'The Crown' Season 6

Including who plays Prince William and Kate Middleton!

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All good things must come to an end—and yes, that includes the reign of Netflix's original series, The Crown.

The upcoming sixth season will mark the end of the royal show, focusing on the events taking place in the early 2000s. More than likely that means the show will touch on Princess Diana's tragic death, Prince William and Kate Middleton's introduction in their university days, and the wedding between Prince Charles and Camilla Parker-Bowles (now Queen Consort). Given the show's popularity and constant casting changes based on which era is covered, there have been lots of questions on who will play who this season. So, we've rounded up all the confirmed cast members for season 6 of The Crown.

This list of returning and new actors is sure to delight you. For example, Imelda Staunton reclaiming her role as Queen Elizabeth II just makes sense, considering the timeline of season 6 won't be too far off from season 5. Newcomers will also join the cast of The Crown, like Ed McVey who will play Prince William in college and Meg Bellamy who will portray Kate Middleton in the same timeframe. They might be strangers to you, but their resemblance to their subjects are uncanny!

The Crown's cast for season 6 is nothing short of great, so read through to get familiar with who you'll be watching this upcoming fall!

1

Imelda Staunton as Queen Elizabeth II

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Netflix

The Role: This season will mark the close of Queen Elizabeth II's story, continuing where we left off in season 5. Since this is the final season of The Crown, it will not touch on the Queen's death, and instead conclude the story in the early 2000s.

The Actor: Imelda Staunton is an Academy Award nominated actress who is known for her roles in movies such as Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix and Vera Drake.

2

Ed McVey as Prince William

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Netflix

The Role: We'll watch as Prince William embarks on his University of St Andrews journey, his newfound romance with Kate Middleton, and how he navigates the death of his mother, Princess Diana. It'll be both an enlightening and heavy season for Prince William.

The Actor: Ed McVey is a relatively new actor, with his only other credit in Where Loyalty Lies. Though, he studied acting at the Drama Centre London in 2021—and had participated in a few plays local to his residence, such as Rosmerholm and Government Inspector.

3

Meg Bellamy as Kate Middleton

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Netflix

The Role: We're finally introduced to Kate Middleton this season, playing the obvious love interest of Prince William. The pair will meet on the campus grounds of St. Andrews, showing just how their relationship sparked.

The Actor: Believe it or not, The Crown will be Meg's first major role! The 19-year-old British actress was chosen after she submitted a self-taped audition.

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4

Luther Ford as Prince Harry

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Netflix UK

The Role: Prince Harry will be of much larger focus in season 6 than he was in the past. Specifics surrounding the role are not yet revealed, but we can expect that it will center around his life as a new teen without his mother.

The Actor: Like many of his young counterparts, this will mark the first big-time role for Luther. He's a student at Arts University Bournemouth, where he's studying to become a director.

5

Lesley Manville as Princess Margaret

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Netflix

The Role: It's more than likely that The Crown will also focus on the death of Princess Margaret, who passed away in 2002. She was the sister of Queen Elizabeth II, making the situation all the more saddening.

The Actor: Lesley is well-known in the film and television scene, with Academy Award nominations and roles in Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris, Ordinary Love, and Citadel.

6

Jonathan Pryce as Prince Phillip

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Netflix

The Role: The Duke of Edinburgh will see his story continued once more. As the Queen's husband and righthand man, we will watch him as he navigates some heavy topics in season 6.

The Actor: Jonathan is a Tony Award winning actor who is known for his works in The Two Popes, Tomorrow Never Dies, and Brazil.

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7

Dominic West as Prince Charles

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Netflix

The Role: Prince Charles married Camilla Parker-Bowles in 2005, so the The Crown will likely feature this as one of the last major events of the season. We can expect to see Prince Charles through his adventure of love and new status.

The Actor: Dominic has an extensive career, with his notable roles as Jimmy McNulty in The Wire and Noah Solloway in The Affair (for which he earned a Golden Globe Award nomination).

8

Olivia Williams as Camilla Parker-Bowles

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Netflix

The Role: Camilla Parker-Bowles' presence in The Crown has grown in season 5, and will expand even more in its' sixth and final season. With her wedding to Prince Charles potentially seeing a major highlight, we'll learn more on how Camilla will steer this transition.

The Actor: Olivia is no stranger to the small and big-screen, with her acting resume including projects like Rushmore, The Ghost Writer, and Peter Pan.

9

Elizabeth Debicki as Princess Diana

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Netflix

The Role: This will be an intense, and ultimately sad season for Princess Diana, as we know her death in 1997 will be at the forefront of the plot. Though, it's said that the actual car crash won't be shown, the events that took place before and after it will.

The Actor: Returning to her role in The Crown one last time, Elizabeth has featured in all sorts of films, such as The Great Gatsby, The Night Manager, and Guardians of the Galaxy 2.

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10

Claire Foy as Queen Elizabeth II

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Netflix

The Role: Though the role of Queen Elizabeth II will be largely portrayed by Imelda Staunton in season 6, we'll see Claire Foy return to the role in the form of flashbacks.

The Actor: Claire was the first one to play Queen Elizabeth II in The Crown, but has also appeared in the recently acclaimed film Women Talking, as well as The Girl in the Spider's Web and A Very British Scandal.

11

Olivia Colman as Queen Elizabeth II

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Netflix

The Role: Similar to Claire, Olivia's feature as Queen Elizabeth II will be shown as flashbacks. Though, it'll definitely be nice to see them both back on our screens!

The Actor: Olivia is a widely successful Academy Award-winning actress. Outside of The Crown, she had a leading role in The Lost Daughter, The Father, and The Favourite.

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Josiah Soto

Josiah Soto is the assistant editor of news and social for The Pioneer Woman. He helps manage the website’s social channels, in addition to writing high-performing news and entertainment content daily. 

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