This season of The Crown will take place from 1964 to 1977 and will cover major events in British history from that time period, including the music of The Beatles and the World Cup of 1966. Viewers will also be introduced to new characters, including Camilla Parker Bowles.
According to Deadline, this season will also see new actors taking over the roles of characters from the first two seasons. Oscar winner Olivia Colman stars as Queen Elizabeth II, taking over the role from Claire Foy. Tobias Menzies (Outlander), Ben Daniels (The Exorcist) and Helena Bonham Carter will play Prince Philip, Lord Snowdon and Princess Margaret, respectively. Parker Bowles is played by Call the Midwife‘s Emerald Fennell and Prince Charles by Josh O’Connor. Marion Bailey (Allied) plays the Queen Mother.
Erin Doherty will as Princess Anne, Marion Bailey as The Queen Mother and Jason Watkins as Prime Minister Harold Wilson in season three.