Role was previously played on the show by Claire Foy and Olivia Colman.
The real-life British royal family have kept headline-writers busy over the last few months.
Now it’s the turn of their alter-egos on the small screen to step back into the spotlight.
Imelda Staunton as Queen Elizabeth II in ‘The Crown.'.Alex Bailey/Netflix
On Friday,Netflixreleased the first image ofImelda Stauntonas Queen Elizabeth II in season 5 ofThe Crown.
Staunton is taking over the role from Olivia Colman who herself replaced Claire Foy.
Season 5 will also star Lesley Manville as Princess Margaret and Jonny Lee Miller as Prime Minister John Major.
Staunton’s previous credits include the 2005 filmVera Drakeand theHarry Potterfranchise, in which she played Dolores Umbridge.
“It’s very strange, but we do it.”
Earlier this month,The Crownwas nominated for 24 Emmysincluding a nomination in the category of Outstanding Drama Series.
See the photograph of Staunton as Queen Elizabeth II above.
