Actress Elizabeth Debicki is the spitting image Princess Diana in the latest glimpse from the set of the new series of Netflix’s The Crown.
The Australian actress, 31, who is taking over the role from Emma Corrin, channelled the royal in a powder blue skirt suit that looks strikingly similar to several ensembles owned by the princess.
Elizabeth, her hair cut to mimic Diana’s signature style, lowered her head and kept a hand on her handbag strap as she strode away from Burghley House, in Stamford, Lincolnshire.
The scene is believed to take place towards the end of the princess’ life.
Diana’s double! Actress Elizabeth Debicki, 31, who is taking over the role from Emma Corrin, channelled the royal in a powder blue skirt suit that looks strikingly similar to several ensembles owned by the princess, including this one seen in 1997 (right)
Action! Elizabeth, her hair cut to mimic Diana’s signature style, lowered her head and kept a hand on her handbag strap as she strode away from Burghley House, in Stamford, Lincolnshire
On the move: It is unclear exactly what is happening in the scene, but the actress walked away from the imposing front doors of Burghley House. There were no other stars on set but a background actor played the role of the doorman
Signature car: There was also a vintage Audi similar to the soft-top model driven by Princess Diana in the 1990s
The 16th-century stately home serves as a filming location for the new series of the multi-million pound period drama, but it is not known what it is standing in for on this occasion.
There didn’t appear to be any other stars on set, although there was a background actor playing the role of a doorman.
Elizabeth, best known for The Night Manager and Tenet, stayed wrapped up in a full-length padded jacket until she was needed to film.
The actress chatted with members of the crew as the scene was set up.
It is unclear exactly what is happening in the scene, but the actress walked away from the imposing front doors of Burghley House.
Elizabeth was dressed in a powder blue checked skirt suit, worn over a black turtleneck. The look was finished with a thin black waist belt and a black quilted bag with chain strap.
Polished: Elizabeth was dressed in a powder blue checked skirt suit, worn over a black turtleneck. The look was finished with a thin black waist belt and a black quilted bag with chain strap
The actress pulled the bag onto her shoulder as she crossed the courtyard, apparently towards a car that was parked nearby. The vintage Audi is similar to the model driven by the late princess.
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.
Wrapped up: Elizabeth stayed warm in a long padded jacket before she was needed to film her scene at Burghley House
Getting ready to roll: The Australian actress chatted with crew members as she made her way towards the doors to film
Getting into character: Adopting Diana’s signature style, Elizabeth effortlessly channelled the late princess on set
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. Meanwhile Jonathan Pryce, 73, will take over the role of Prince Philip.
Spitting image: Critics and royal commenters have noted how much Elizabeth Debicki looks like Princess Diana
Little touches: The actress was styled in a powder blue check suit, black turtleneck and gold stud earrings for the shoot
Ready to film: Debicki braved the chilly, wet weather as she waited to act in her scene at Burghley House, Lincolnshire
James Murray will take on the role of Prince Andrew, replacing Tom Byrne, who played the Queen’s second son in series four.
The show has become well known for bending facts to suit its narrative, and while some artistic license is inevitable, some critics have been outraged in its rewriting of history and relationships.
It remains to be seen just how far the truth will be stretched in series five.
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