The most highly-anticipated show of the fall has arrived. The royal family drama hits an all-time high in ‘The Crown’ season 5. See all the latest photos.
1 of 18‘The Crown’ Season 5 Cast
Netflix’s crowning glory is back. ‘The Crown’ season 5 will premiere November 9, 2022. The new season will explore the 1990s with the royal family facing its biggest challenges yet.
There have been new cast changes for the final two seasons. The cast now includes Imelda Staunton as Queen Elizabeth II, Jonathan Pryce as Prince Philip, Elizabeth Debicki as Princess Diana, Dominic West as Prince Charles, Lesley Manville as Princess Margaret, and more. Young versions of Prince William and Prince Harry will make their first appearances in the new season.
Season 5 finds Queen Elizabeth II approaching the 40th anniversary of her accession, and 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, played by Salim Daw, 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, played by Khalid Abdalla, a seat at the royal table. See more photos of the fifth season in our gallery.
Elizabeth Debicki Recreates Revenge Dress Moment
The ultimate retaliation. Elizabeth Debicki recreates Princess Diana’s epic revenge dress moment in ‘The Crown’ season 5.
Dominic West & Elizabeth Debicki In Season 5
Things aren’t looking too good for Charles and Diana in season 5. The series picks up in 1992, the year they separated.
Elizabeth Debicki Transforms Into Diana
Elizabeth Debicki looks just like Princess Diana in ‘The Crown’ season 5. She stuns in this blue sequined dress.
Elizabeth Debicki & Dominic West
Elizabeth Debicki and Dominic West as Diana and Charles in ‘The Crown’ season 5. They were pictured filming a yacht scene.
Imelda Staunton In ‘The Crown’ Season 5
Her Majesty the Queen. Imelda Staunton looks regal in a green outfit playing the Queen in season 5.
Elizabeth Debicki Looks Royal In Red
Elizabeth Debicki gives off that Diana grin in this scene from season 5. She’s rocking a red blazer with a black collar.
Jonathan Pryce & Natascha McElhone
Natascha McElhone plays Penny Knatchbull in ‘The Crown’ season 5. Penny is a friend of Prince Philip’s.
Khalid Abdalla & Salim Daw
Khalid Abdalla plays Dodi Fayed, the man who becomes Princess Diana’s boyfriend. Salim Daw plays Dodi’s father.
Imelda Staunton & Jonathan Pryce
Imelda Staunton and Jonathan Pryce play Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip in ‘The Crown’ season 5. The roles were previously played by Claire Foy, Olivia Colman, Matt Smith, and Tobias Menzies.
Dominic West & Olivia Williams
Dominic West and Olivia Williams play the older versions of the now King Charles III and Camilla Parker Bowles, who is now the Queen Consort. The roles were previously played by Josh O’Connor and Emerald Fennell.
Dominic West
Dominic West is taking over the role of Prince Charles for season 5. Prince Charles, who is now King Charles III, was played by Josh O’Connor in the previous two seasons.
Imelda Staunton
Imelda Staunton is the new Queen Elizabeth II in ‘The Crown.’ Imelda is best known for her role as Dolores Umbridge in the ‘Harry Potter’ movies.
Lesley Manville
Lesley Manville will play Princess Margaret in the final seasons of ‘The Crown.’ Vanessa Kirby and Helena Bonham Carter previously played the role.
Olivia Williams
Olivia Williams in a scene from season 5 as Camilla Parker Bowles. Season 5 will dive deep into Charles and Camilla’s affair in the 1990s.
Elizabeth Debicki
Elizabeth Debicki is playing Princess Diana in the final two seasons of ‘The Crown.’ Emma Corrin originated the role in season 4.
Dominic West & Elizabeth Debicki With The Young Princes
Young versions of Prince William and Prince Harry will be entering the mix in season 5. Teddy Hawley and Timothee Sambor play Harry and William in this scene.
Jonny Lee Miller
Jonny Lee Miller plays John Major. John Major was the Prime Minister of the UK from 1990 to 1997.
