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Every Actor Who Has Played Queen Elizabeth, Royal Family

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November 9, 2022

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Claire Foy was the first actor to play the Queen in the first two seasons.

The Crown cast — Claire Foy in season two.

The torch was then passed on to Olivia Colman.

olvia colman as queen elizabeth ii having a private audience with margaret thatcher on the crown — Olivia Colman played the Queen for the last time in season four.

Imelda Staunton is the latest to take on the role of Queen Elizabeth.

Imelda Staunton as Queen Elizabeth II in season five of 'The Crown'. — Imelda Staunton as Queen Elizabeth II in season five of “The Crown.”

Queen Elizabeth married Prince Philip in 1947.

Prince Philip. — Prince Philip died in April 2021.

Matt Smith was first to play Prince Philip after the pair first got engaged.

The Crown cast — Matt Smith in “The Crown” season one.

Tobias Menzies took over the role in the third and fourth seasons.

Tobias Menzies portraying prince philip on the crown — Tobias Menzies as Prince Philip.

Jonathan Pryce is the newest Prince Philip actor.

Imelda Staunton as Queen Elizabeth II and Jonathan Pryce as Prince Philip in season five of 'The Crown'. — Jonathan Pryce as Prince Philip in the 1990s.

The Queen’s mother, also called Elizabeth, is a key character in the series.

The Queen Mother, Princess Diana, and Prince Charles at the 1983 Mey Highland Games. — The Queen Mother at the 1983 Mey Highland Games.

Victoria Hamilton played the Queen Mother in the first two seasons.

The Crown cast — Victoria Hamilton as the Queen Mother in season two.

Marion Bailey took over the role in season three.

The Crown cast — Marion Bailey played the character during seasons three and four.

Finally, the role has been given to Marcia Warren.

The Crown — She is likely to be the last actress to play the role.

Queen Elizabeth has a younger sister called Margaret.

Queen Elizabeth II with The Queen Mother and Princess Margaret at the Badminton Horse Trials, Badminton, Gloustershire, England between the in April 1975. — Princess Margaret at the Badminton Horse Trials, Badminton, Gloucestershire, England between the in April 1975.

Vanessa Kirby played the role of Princess Margaret in the first two seasons.

The Crown cast — Vanessa Kirby as Princess Margaret.

Helena Bonham Carter played the princess in seasons three and four, in which she suffers a mental breakdown.

The Crown cast — The Oscar-nominated actor is best known for her role in the “Harry Potter” series.

Lesley Manville is the latest to take on the role of Princess Margaret.

Lesley Manville as Princess Margaret in Netflix's "The Crown." — Margaret is older and much wiser in this season of “The Crown.”

King Charles is the current monarch of the United Kingdom, as the firstborn child of Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth.

King Charles — King Charles pictured at Lancaster House in July 2021.

He was played by Billy Jenkins in the first two seasons.

The Crown cast — Charles is still a prince in the series.

Julian Baring took over the role of Prince Charles in later episodes of season two.

The Crown cast — He took over after a time jump in season two, episode five.

Josh O’Connor is the most recognizable Charles actor.

josh o'connor portraying prince charles on the crown — Josh O’Connor played Prince Charles in seasons three and four.

Prince Charles is portrayed by Dominic West in the upcoming season.

Dominic West as King Charles III in Netflix's "The Crown." — In this season, Charles wants to finally take his place on the throne.

Princess Diana, the first wife of Charles, features heavily in recent seasons.

Prince Charles and Princess Diana on their honeymoon in 1981.

Emma Corrin played the young princess when the pair met and got married in season four.

emma corrin as princess diana on the crown — Diana eventually died in 1997.

Elizabeth Debicki will be playing the princess in season five.

Elizabeth Debicki as Diana, Princess of Wales in Netflix's "The Crown." — Elizabeth Debicki as Diana, Princess of Wales in Netflix’s “The Crown.”

Queen Elizabeth’s second daughter is called Anne.

Princess Anne in Russia in 1973.

She was first portrayed by Grace and Amelia Gilmour during Anne’s younger years.

The Crown cast — Grace and Amelia Gilmour are uncredited in the role in season two.

In later episodes of season two, Lyla Barrett-Rye took over as the young princess.

The Crown cast — Lyla Barrett-Rye as Princess Anne.

Fans will recognize Erin Doherty as the main Princess Anne actor in seasons three and four.

Erin Doherty portraying princess anne on the crown — In these seasons, Anne pursues her love of horse riding and becomes an Olympic athlete.

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