We’re sure you’ve watched Netflix’s The Crown, and we’re sure you’ll agree that the stars who play the characters of the British royal family look extremely similar to their real life counterparts.. While historians and critics have picked up on a few historical inaccuracies, the show as accurately as possible portrays the most important royal historical moments. Instead, let’s look at this fascinating series by focusing on the stars of the show. I’ll point out what the creators got wrong and what they got right.
The Stars of The Crown
It’s no easy feat to create a series that shows the life of one of the most famous families in the world with historical accuracy. It’s definitely not easy casting the actors and actresses that have very big shoes to fill when portraying these roles.
But we believe the casting team on The Crown hit the nail on the head when they selected the stars to portray the aging monarchs across the six seasons of the award winning show.
Claire Foy as Queen Elizabeth II
British actress Claire Foy was cast in the role of a young Queen Elizabeth II for seasons one and two of the hit show. Starting her career on stage, the actress was only 32 years old when she was cast as the young royal.
Looking at these pictures of Foy in costume, she featured a stark resemblance to a young Elizabeth. She used her natural English charm to portray this great monarch for Netflix viewers worldwide.
Olivia Colman as Queen Elizabeth II
Broadchurch star Olivia Colman added The Crown to her impressive resume in late 2019. Colman was cast as Queen Elizabeth II for seasons three and four of the Netflix series.
It’s easy to see why she was cast as the ruling monarch when you look at these side-by-side pictures. No stranger to TV, Colman’s grace was one of the leading factors that made her the perfect choice for the role.
The Queen Mother’s Role
The Queen Mother is portrayed in The Crown as a hardy woman who played a more diplomatic role in Elizabeth’s life. While this showed her strength as a royal, it gave viewers the impression that she wasn’t a caring and attentive mother or grandmother.
The real Queen Mother took a keen interest in her children and grandchildren’s lives, and would often care for Princess Anne and Prince Charles while their mother, Queen Elizabeth II, was on tour and conducting state visits.
