She takes on the role of the Queen from Claire Foy

In just a few days, Netflix‘s hit show The Crown is back with Olivia Colman taking over from Claire Foy as the titular character. The third season of show will see a full cast refresh with Tobias Menzies as Prince Philip and Helena Bonham Carter as Princess Margaret. 

The first two seasons were set between 1947, when the Queen and Prince Philip wed, up until 1964, when their youngest son, Prince Edward was born.

The third will continue from that year through to around 1970, a period during which Harold Wilson served as head of the British government and the British empire decolonisation nations in Africa and the Caribbean.

So far, the third season will have 10 episodes similar to season one and two. 

The episodes are:

1. Olding

2. Margaretology

3. Aberfan

4. Bubbikins

5. Coup

6. Tywysog Cymru

7. Moondust

8. Dangling Man

9. Imbroglio

10. Cri de Coeur

The show will cover Prince Charles investiture as the Prince of Wales and will focus on Princess Margaret’s marriage to Lord Snowdon. All ten episodes of the show will be available on Netflix from November 17 onwards. 

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