âThe Crownâ has come to an end. Hereâs a guide to the series and its major moments
âThe Crown,â the Netflix series that has centered on the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, has come to an end with Season 6. The final season was split into two parts, with Part 2 being released on Dec. 14.
Part 1 focuses on the relationship between Diana, Princess of Wales, and Dodi Fayed, and the aftermath of their deaths. The series stars Elizabeth Debicki as Diana and Khalid Abdalla as Dodi. Also reprising their roles for this season are Dominic West as Prince Charles, Imelda Staunton as Queen Elizabeth II and Salim Daw as Mohamed Fayed, Dodiâs father. Latter seasons of the series have largely focused on the queenâs children, particularly the marriage, and eventual divorce, of Diana and Charles.
Part 2 focuses on Prince Charles and his relationship with Prince Harry and Prince William after Dianaâs death. It also takes a closer look at Williamâs time in college at St. Andrews, where he meets Kate Middleton, whom he would later marry. The series culminates with Charlesâ marriage to Camilla Parker Bowles, and a contemplative Queen Elizabeth.
The historical drama, which premiered in 2016, depicts the life of Queen Elizabeth from her marriage to Philip, Duke of Edinburgh to 2005, when Charles married Camilla. The series was created by Peter Morgan, who wrote or co-wrote every episode. The cast changed three times, and the featured actors included Claire Foy, Matt Smith, Vanessa Kirby, Olivia Colman, Tobias Menzies, Helena Bonham Carter, Emma Corrin, Josh OâConnor, Jonathan Pryce, Lesley Manville and Olivia Williams.
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