Here’s How “The Crown” Has Depicted The English Royals Over The Years

It also means there’s a brand new cast of actors playing the royals, continuing the show’s tradition of recasting its major roles every two seasons.

1.

Here’s Queen Elizabeth II in 1952, 1977, and 1991.

And here she is as portrayed by Claire Foy, Olivia Colman, and Imelda Staunton on The Crown.

2.

Here’s Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, in 1953, 1977, and 1991.

And here he is as portrayed by Matt Smith, Tobias Menzies, and Jonathan Pryce on The Crown.

3.

Here’s Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon, in 1951, 1980, and 1991.

And here she is as portrayed by Vanessa Kirby, Helena Bonham Carter, and Lesley Manville.

4.

Here’s Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, in 1942, 1973, and 1990.

And here she is as portrayed by Victoria Hamilton, Marion Bailey, and Marcia Warren.

5.

Here’s Charles, Prince of Wales, in 1975 and 1993.

And here he is as portrayed by Josh O’Connor and Dominic West.

6.

Here is Diana, Princess of Wales, in 1981 and 1991.

And here are Emma Corrin and Elizabeth Debicki as Diana.

7.

Here is Camilla Parker Bowles in 1973 and 1994.

And here are Emerald Fennell and Olivia Williams as Camilla.

8.

Here’s Princess Anne in 1973 and 1990.

And here are Erin Doherty and Claudia Harrison as Anne on the show.

9.

Here is Prince Andrew, Duke of York, in 1982 and 1995.

And here are Tom Byrne and James Murray playing him on The Crown.

10.

Here’s Prince Edward in 1980 and 1995.

And here’s Edward as portrayed by Angus Imrie and Sam Woolf.

11.

Here’s Andrew Parker Bowles in 1973 and 1995.

And here are Andrew Buchan and Daniel Flynn as Andrew.

12.

Here is Louis, Earl Mountbatten of Burma, in 1943 and 1977.

And here he is as portrayed by Greg Wise and Charles Dance.

13.

Here’s Peter Townsend in 1949 and 1978.

And here’s how he looked on the show, portrayed by Ben Miles and Timothy Dalton.

14.

Here is Prince Edward, Duke of Windsor, in 1925 and 1962.

And here are Alex Jennings and Derek Jacobi as Edward.

15.

Here is Wallis, Duchess of Windsor, in 1937 and 1974.

And here are Lia Williams and Geraldine Chaplin, who played Wallis on the show.

16.

Here’s Antony Armstrong-Jones, Earl of Snowdon, in 1960 and 1978.

And here are Matthew Goode and Ben Daniels as Lord Snowdon on the show.