PICTURE EXCLUSIVE: The Crown’s Elizabeth Debicki transforms into Princess Diana as she is joined by child actors Timothee Sambor and Teddy Hawley who play Princes William and Harry while filming series five in Spain
She has been busy filming scenes for the upcoming fifth season of The Crown in the UK.
And Elizabeth Debicki was the spitting image of Princess Diana as she filmed scenes in the historical town of Baelo Claudia in Spain on Thursday.
The actress, 31, was joined on location by actors Timothee Sambor, 11, and Teddy Hawley, seven, who play Prince William and Prince Harry, respectively.
On location: Elizabeth Debicki was the spitting image of Princess Diana as she filmed scenes for The Crown in the historical town of Baelo Claudia in Spain on Thursday
Elizabeth donned a grey short-sleeved dress for the outdoor shoot as she filmed what is believed to be Princess Diana’s tour of Egypt in 1992.
The star, who is taking over the role from Emma Corrin, cinched her waist with a matching belt while she also sported a pair of gold earrings.
Elizabeth’s blonde locks were styled into Diana’s signature hairdo while she also donned a pair of sunglasses for the outdoor shoot.
The actress was seen walking alongside a woman dressed in a white top and matching skirt.
Roles: Elizabeth was joined on location by actors Timothee Sambor, 11, (left) and Teddy Hawley, seven, (right) who play Prince William and Prince Harry, respectively
On location: Elizabeth Debicki was the spitting image of Princess Diana as she filmed scenes for The Crown in the historical town of Baelo Claudia in Spain on Thursday
Work: Elizabeth had been busy filming scenes for the upcoming fifth season of The Crown in the UK
Lookalike: Elizabeth filmed what is believed to be Princess Diana’s tour of Egypt in 1992
For their roles as Prince William and Harry, Timothee and Teddy were dressed in identical blue shirts and cream trousers.
Men dressed in black police uniform could also be seen during filming along with several crew members.
Elizabeth is taking on the role of the late royal in the fifth series of the wildly successful Netflix drama.
Recent images taken on set of The Crown show her on set as the Princess of Wales with Dominic West as Charles and their on-screen sons.
Filming: The actress was seen walking alongside a woman dressed in a white top and matching skirt
Style: Elizabrth cinched her waist with a matching belt while she also sported a pair of gold earrings
Royal: The Australian actress completed her look with a pair of sunglasses
Role: Elizabeth is taking on the role of the late royal in the fifth series of the wildly successful Netflix drama
Co-stars: Recent images taken on set of The Crown show her on set as the Princess of Wales with Dominic West as Charles and their on-screen sons
They were filming at Dunsfold Aerodrome, Surrey – recreating a scene thought to be the family arriving for a royal flight to Italy.
The breakdown of Charles and Diana’s relationship will be a central part of the new series.
The fourth series of The Crown, which streamed in November last year, told the story of the early romance between Charles and Diana.
It was announced last year that Elizabeth would take over from Emma Corrin and play Diana for the fifth and sixth series, which will cover Diana’s death in 1997.
Childhood: Teddy Hawley will be playing a young Prince Harry on the upcoming season
Fun in the sun: Elizabeth looked in good spirits as filmed alongside a large group of co-stars
Drama: Men dressed in black police uniform could also be seen during filming along with several crew members
Recreation: Elizabeth recently filmed at Dunsfold Aerodrome, Surrey – recreating a scene thought to be the family arriving for a royal flight to Italy
Relationships: The breakdown of Charles and Diana’s relationship will be a central part of the new series
History: The fourth series of The Crown, which streamed in November last year, told the story of the early romance between Charles and Diana
The actress said of her casting last year: ‘Princess Diana’s spirit, her words and her actions live in the hearts of so many.
‘It is my privilege and honour to be joining this masterful series, which has had me absolutely hooked from episode one.’
The final two series of The Crown will cover the Royal Family’s history throughout the 1990s and into 2003, however it is not yet know which moments will be seen.
There are several poignant moments which could be used, including the Queen making a speech on her 40th anniversary of her accession in 1992, in which she called the year an ‘annus horriblis’.
She was referring to the breakdown of three of her children’s marriages; Prince Andrew, Princess Anne’s and Prince Charles’ divorce from Princess Diana.
Other notable events during the time period included a fire at Windsor Castle, her golden wedding anniversary in 1997, and the deaths of Princess Margaret, the Queen Mother and the Princess of Wales.
Imelda Staunton is taking over the role of Elizabeth II from Olivia Colman who won the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in 2020 and 2021.
Also joining The Crown in series five is Lesley Manville, 64, who is set to star as Princess Margaret and Jonathan Pryce, 73, will take over the role of Prince Philip for the seasons showing the Royals navigating the 1990s and early 2000s.
James Murray will take on the role of Prince Andrew, replacing Tom Byrne, who played the Queen’s second son in series four.
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