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The Crown's Imelda Staunton gets into character as Queen Elizabeth II for series 5 filming debut - Daily Mail

The Crown's Imelda Staunton gets into character as Queen Elizabeth II for series 5 filming debut - Daily Mail

The Crown's Imelda Staunton gets into character as Queen Elizabeth II for series 5 filming debut - Daily Mail
Aug 02, 2021 11 mins, 16 secs

Imelda Staunton was pictured on the set of The Crown series 5 for the first time on Monday as she got stuck into her role as Queen Elizabeth II. .

The Queen famously arrived in Macduff on August 4, 1961 alongside Prince Philip via the Royal Britannia - but series five covers the monarch's reign from the 1990s-2003, with Imelda appearing to recreate a 2003 royal visit to Belfast!

There she is: Imelda Staunton (pictured left) was pictured on the set of The Crown series 5 for the first time on Monday as she got stuck into her role as Queen Elizabeth, in what looked to be a recreation of the Royal's visit to Belfast in 2003 to open the £30m Laganside court complex (pictured right).

Actor Andrew Havill was also spotted filming in a sleek grey suit, although his role in the new series has yet to be announced.

The real deal: Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip are seen disembarking from a boat in Belfast in 2003.

The Queen and Prince Philip visited Belfast in February 2003 for a one-day tour where they enjoyed a boat ride along the River Lagan and opened the £30m Laganside court complex. .

The sighting comes as the Netflix show took to Twitter on Friday to upload a snap of the actress dressed as the monarch as she prepares to take over the regal role from current Queen actress Olivia Colman. .

Alongside the image, The Crown's official Twitter account simply wrote: 'An early glimpse of our new Queen Elizabeth II, Imelda Staunton.'  .

Also joining The Crown newcomer in series five is Lesley Manville, 64, who is set to star as Princess Margaret and Jonathan Pryce, 73, will take over the role of Prince Philip for the seasons showing the Royals navigating the 1990s and early 2000s.

Her Royal Highness: The very first image of Imelda Staunton in character as Queen Elizabeth II was revealed on Friday.

Big role: Imelda is the next actress to take over the role as the Queen, following on from Olivia Colman and Claire Foy (pictured in 2020).

Poignant portrayal: The final two series of The Crown will cover the Royal Family's history throughout the 1990s and into 2003, however it is not yet know which moments will be seen.

The final two series of The Crown will cover the Royal Family's history throughout the 1990s and into 2003, however it is not yet know which moments will be seen.

She was referring to the breakdown of three of her children's marriages; Prince Andrew, Princess Anne's and Prince Charles' divorce from Princess Diana.

Reigning: Olivia Colman is currently in the role of The Queen but will bow out in series 5 when Imelda takes over .

Original: Claire Foy portrayed the monarch in the first two series (pictured in 2016).

Other notable events during the time period included a fire at Windsor Castle, her golden wedding anniversary in 1997, and the deaths of Princess Margaret, the Queen Mother and the Princess of Wales.

Speaking about joining the hit show, Imelda admitted she is 'frightened' to take on the Queen Elizabeth role in The Crown.

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The Crown lovers took to Twitter to react to the news. .

My time with the crown is done, some of last seasons cast and this seasons were just not it for me. Good luck to everyone involved tho.'.

Reaction: The Crown lovers took to Twitter to react to the news that series 5 filming has begun.

Olivia took over the role in 2019 and played out events from 1964 onwards, such as the Silver Jubilee of Elizabeth II.

Olivia took over the role in 2019 and played out events from 1964 onwards, such as the Silver Jubilee of Elizabeth II .

The final two series of The Crown will cover the Royal Family's history throughout the 1990s and into 2003, however it is not yet know which moments will be seen. .

Poignant portrayal: The final two series of The Crown will cover the Royal Family's history throughout the 1990s and into 2003, however it is not yet know which moments will be seen.

The Crown has covered controversies from Royal affairs to family feuds but it's conveniently going to end in the early 2000s and miss of perhaps some of the most controversial storylines of all.

The Royal drama won't be covering Prince Harry's wild years and Megxit because recent events haven't had enough time to 'gain a proper perspective', an executive producer has confirmed.

Suzanna Mackie revealed that the Royal drama will come to an end in the early 2000s, when Prince Harry and William were just teenagers, meaning Harry's past behavior will be avoided by the creators.

Moving on: Suzanna Mackie revealed that the Royal drama will come to an end in the early 2000s, when Prince Harry and William were just teenagers, meaning Harry's past behavior will be avoided by the creators (pictured in 2002).

The Crown insider then explained that if the show's script gets too close to present day events she fears the plot will start to feel contrived. 

Choice: Susanne added Peter 'simply can't' write another script because recent history hasn't 'had time to gain a proper perspective' (Emma Corrin and Josh O'Connor pictured in show) 

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Images of Harry, pictured holding a drink and a cigarette caused 'public outrage', with the young Prince forced to issue and apology. 

The show will of course skip the latest controversy surrounding the Royal family - Harry and Meghan's bombshell interview with Oprah Winfrey, in which they made a number of claims about 'the firm'. 

In a turbulent time for the House of Windsor Prince Andrew was also 'sacked' from all Royal duties by the Queen after a disastrous Newsnight interview about his years of friendship with paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.  

The latter years will notably skip Charles' relationship with Camilla following Diana's death in 1997

The couple were photographed publicly together for the first time in two years later 1999, though they had tried to keep their rekindled romance out of the public eye amid the huge outpouring of grief over Diana

They said they wanted to balance their time between the UK and North America, 'continuing to honour our duty to the Queen, the Commonwealth, and our patronages'

Not to be: It's thought the sixth series will end before portraying Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's sensational break from the Royal Family (pictured October 2019)

Images of Harry, pictured holding a drink and a cigarette caused 'public outrage', with the young Prince forced to issue and apology. 

With The Crown ending in the early 2000s, the show will of course skip the latest controversy surrounding the Royal family - Harry and Meghan's bombshell interview with Oprah Winfrey, in which they made a number of claims about 'the firm'. 

Missed: With The Crown ending in the early 2000s, the show will of course miss Harry and Meghan's bombshell interview with Oprah Winfrey, in which they made a number of claims about 'the firm'

Outrage: In 2005, Harry caused major controversy as the then 20-year-old Prince was widely condemned for wearing a Nazi uniform, complete with swastika armband, to a fancy dress party (pictured in 2005)

In a turbulent time for the House of Windsor Prince Andrew was also 'sacked' from all Royal duties by the Queen after a disastrous Newsnight interview about his years of friendship with paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. 

Meanwhile, with the current series of The Crown largely focusing on the love triangle between Charles, Diana and Camilla, the latter years will notably skip Charles' relationship with Camilla following Diana's death in 1997

The couple were photographed publicly together for the first time in two years later 1999, though they had tried to keep their rekindled romance out of the public eye amid the huge outpouring of grief over Diana

The Crown's wrapping up of the Royal saga in the early 2000s comes after Harry and Meghan signed a mega bucks deal streaming service Netflix last year, worth a whopping £112m

Love: With the current series of The Crown largely focusing on the love triangle between Charles, Diana and Camilla, the latter years will notably skip Charles' relationship with Camilla following Diana's death in 1997 (Charles and Camilla on their wedding day in April 2005)

The couple currently have one production in the works, Heart of Invictus, which will be a multi-episode documentary series about the Invictus Games - the international tournament for wounded soldiers which the Prince founded in 2014.  

Netflix announced last July that The Crown will air for six series after originally being confirmed to end with season five

Creator Peter Morgan revealed he decided to 'return to the original plan,' meaning Imelda will now appear for two series as an older Queen Elizabeth II instead of the planned one

In recent times, The Crown has faced mounting criticism from politicians, Royal experts and friends of Charles for fabricating a string of controversial incidents. 

The streaming giant claimed it was widely understood the hit series was a ‘work of fiction’ based on historical events. 

Controversy:  In recent times, The Crown has faced mounting criticism from politicians, Royal experts and friends of Charles for fabricating a string of controversial incidents (pictured Emma Corrin as Princess Diana)

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Backlash: In December last year, Netflix broke its silence on the controversy over the series, insisting there was no need to warn its millions of viewers that key scenes are invented (pictured Josh O'Connor as Prince Charles)

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Its tweet promoting the documentary – Diana: In Her Own Words – led to vicious online attacks on Prince Charles and Camilla

In January 2020 it was previously announced that The Crown would end after its fifth series, with series four, airing late last year

There's more? The Crown will air for six series after originally being confirmed to end with season five (Olivia Colman pictured as Queen Elizabeth II in series 3)

The streaming service then clarified that fans will still have one more series featuring the current cast, including Olivia Colman and Helen Bonham Carter, with an older range of stars taking over in series five.  

In the fifth series Lesley Manville will take over the role of Princess Margaret from Helena Bonham Carter

Royally good: Imelda Staunton is to play the Queen in The Crown's final two series

The 63-year-old will take over the role of Elizabeth II for seasons five and six of the Netflix drama

Portrayal: The star, who is believed to have been producers first choice for the role, is set to play the Queen's younger sister during one of the 'darkest periods of her life' (pictured 1995)

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The role was also taken on by Vanessa Kirby in season one and two, documenting the early years of Princess Margaret's marriage to Anthony Armstrong Jones

Award-winning: Oscar-winner Olivia (L) is playing Queen Elizabeth II (pictured right in 1964) in series three and four of The Crown 

Coronation: Claire Foy (L) played a young Queen Elizabeth II (pictured right in 1955) as she ascended the throne following her late father's death during seasons one and two 

The third series followed events including the Aberfan mining disaster, the moon landing, the romance between Prince Charles and Camilla Shand and the investiture of Charles as the Prince of Wales.    

Also appearing in the series are Tobias Menzies as Prince Phillip, Helena as Princess Margaret, Josh O'Connor as Prince Charles, and Ben Daniels as Anthony Armstrong Jones, the Earl of Snowdon

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Chrissy Teigen stuns as she enjoys her time with John Legend

When The Crown was first announced, it was thought the series would run for six series, spanning six decades, and cover The Royal Family's history up to 2003

It comes after it was revealed last week that The Crown bosses have cast Jonny Lee Miller as Prime Minister John Major in the upcoming series. 

Shock: It comes after it was revealed last week that The Crown bosses Jonny Lee Miller as Prime Minister John Major last week (pictured in Elementary)

'It was a similar idea to when Sex Education star Gillian Anderson was cast as Margaret Thatcher in the last series of The Crown, a decision which surprised fans of the show at the time

Former PM: Sir John was Prime Minister from 1990 to 1997, and served as Chancellor of the Exchequer and Foreign Secretary under Thatcher from 1987 to 1990 (pictured in 2015)

Accolades: Major was given a Knighthood in 2005 as a Companion Of The Garter by Queen Elizabeth II

One person wrote: 'Jonny Lee Miller - best known for playing Sick Boy in Trainspotting - will play Prime Minister Sir John Major in the fifth season of The Crown

Back in March, it was reported that The Crown's casting directors have begun looking for a sandy-haired pre-teen boy to play Prince William in the much-anticipated fifth series of the hit Netflix show. 

A Netflix source told the Times that the hunt for the Duke of Cambridge was in its early days, while the search for his younger brother, Prince Harry, would begin at a later stage

Casting director Nina Gold is said to be looking for youngsters between the ages of nine and 13 to play Prince William, who was played in the fourth series by Lucas Barber-Grant

Netflix have reportedly put out casting calls to hundreds of top schools and drama clubs for a youngster to play Prince William (pictured in August 1995 with his parents and Prince Harry) in The Crown's fifth series

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