Elizabeth Debicki slipped into a red shift dress on Thursday as she once again transformed into Princess Diana to film new scenes for Netflix hit The Crown.
The Australian actress, 32, bore a remarkable resemblance to the late royal as she joined actor Rufus Kampa, 16, – who plays a young Prince William – on set in Palma De Mallorca, Spain, with the two seen boarding a speed boat.
Filming of new scenes came just days after work on the series was paused following Queen Elizabeth II’s passing earlier this month.
Back at it: Elizabeth Debicki slipped into a red shift dress on Thursday as she once again transformed into Princess Diana to film new scenes for Netflix hit The Crown
Elizabeth looked at ease as she reclined on her seat on the boat while chatting to Adrian Mole star Rufus, who was cast as the 15-year-old Prince last month.
She showed off her toned legs in the sleeveless red knee-length dress which she teamed with black sunglasses and light brown sliders for the scenes in the sunny Spanish city.
Elizabeth was seen strolling past pretty villas and walking down stone steps before making her way down to the speedboat.
The star was surrounded by crew members as the production ploughed on following a brief break in filming days previously.
Lady in red: The Australian actress, 32, (L) bore a remarkable resemblance to the late royal as she joined actor Rufus Kampa, 16, – who plays a young Prince William – on set in Palma De Mallorca, Spain
Production: Filming of new scenes came just days after work on the series was paused following Queen Elizabeth II’s passing earlier this month
Meanwhile, Rufus sported a blue polo shirt, ivory trousers and brown shoes as he stepped into his new role as the young Prince of Wales.
A younger boy with ginger hair, presumably playing Prince Harry, was also seen with the pair on set.
The trio were seen speeding off on the boat as cameras captured the thrilling moment.
Chilled: Elizabeth looked at ease as she reclined on her seat on the boat while chatting to Adrian Mole star Rufus, who was cast as the 15-year-old Prince last month
Filming: The two looked happy to be filming scenes at sea in Spain
Looking good: Elizabeth showed off her legs in the short red dress
Speeding off: The cast filmed speedboat scenes in Spain
The Crown recently resumed production on its sixth and final series in Barcelona after filming was paused for a single day following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
Diana star Elizabeth was seen filming one of the late royals’ final public appearances, when she visited the Bosnian capital of Sarajevo, just four days after work on the series was paused following the monarch’s passing.
No doubt The Crown is adhering to a strict filming schedule to ensure its sixth and final series is released by Netflix on time, having been pushed back by its day-long pause in the wake of The Queen’s passing.
Stunner: She showed off her toned legs in the sleeveless red knee-length dress which she teamed with black sunglasses and light brown sliders for the scenes in the sunny Spanish city
Out and about: Elizabeth was seen strolling past pretty villas and walking down stone steps before making her way down to the speedboat
All hands on deck: A plethora of crew members were seen on the dock
Busy: The star was surrounded by crew members as the production ploughed on following a brief break in filming days previously
Dapper: Meanwhile, Rufus sported a blue polo shirt, ivory trousers and brown shoes as he stepped into his new role as the young Prince of Wales
There he is: A younger boy with ginger hair, presumably playing Prince Harry, was also seen with the pair on set
Pretty: Elizabeth (L) looked stunning as she got her make-up touched up on set
Younger days: Last month, Rufus was cast to play the Prince (right in 1997) at a different stage in his life, depicting his teenage years showing how he and the royal family coped with the death of Princess Diana
Filming continues: The blonde beauty followed behind Rufus on the set
Easy does it: Elizabeth was seen getting a helping hand off the boat
It was revealed that filming for The Crown been suspended for one day as a ‘mark of respect to the late monarch’, who passed away aged 96 on September 8 at Balmoral Castle.
Filming also did not take place on the day of the Queen’s funeral.
In a move that could be branded insensitive by fans, when the cast and crew return they will be covering Princess Diana’s death in 1997 and the Queen could be seen in mourning clothes.
Boat scenes: Elizabeth and Rufus shared a giggle as they sat at the back of the boat
Scenes: A driver and another gentleman joined them on the boat for filming
Chat: Elizabeth and Rufus appeared to bond while filming scenes as the royals
Duo: The pair are recreating scenes as the late Princess of Wales and her eldest son
Last Thursday, star Imelda Staunton, who is playing an older version of Her Majesty in the Netflix series following predecessors Claire Foy and Olivia Colman, was seen in character as she prepared to leave the set.
A scene covering Princess Diana’s tragic death in Paris in August 1997 was scheduled to be filmed on Friday in Barcelona, Spain.
However, SER Catalunya have reported scenes that would cover Princess Diana’s death in August 1997 were being suspended following the death of Her Majesty.
The set, which had been built in a district of Barcelona, had been modified to resemble a Parisian street with French road signs.
So sad: The Crown recently resumed production on its sixth and final series in Barcelona after filming was paused for a single day following the death of Queen Elizabeth II (The Queen pictured in 2021)
Still going: Diana star Elizabeth was seen filming one of the late royals’ final public appearances, when she visited the Bosnian capital of Sarajevo, just four days after work on the series was paused following the monarch’s passing
Respect: It was revealed that filming for The Crown been suspended for one day as a ‘mark of respect to the late monarch’, who passed away aged 96 on September 8 at Balmoral Castle
Taking a break: Filming also did not take place on the day of the Queen’s funeral
Insensitive? In a move that could be branded insensitive by fans, when the cast and crew return they will be covering Princess Diana’s death in 1997 and the Queen could be seen in mourning clothes
Netflix had reportedly devised a plan, also named Operation London Bridge like the official funeral plan for the Queen, to outline what the production company for The Crown would do in the event of her passing.
One of the show’s creators Stephen Daldry said when the show first premiered in 2016 the cast would likely stop production, saying: ‘It would be a simple tribute and a mark of respect. She’s a global figure and it’s what we should do.’
Peter Morgan, writer of the drama, was quoted after news of the Queen’s death was confirmed as saying: ‘The Crown is a love letter to her and I’ve nothing to add for now, just silence and respect. I expect we will stop filming out of respect too.’
That’s her boys: The actors playing William and Harry strolled ahead of actress Elizabeth
Characters: Last Thursday, star Imelda Staunton, who is playing an older version of Her Majesty in the Netflix series following predecessors Claire Foy and Olivia Colman, was seen in character as she prepared to leave the set
Suspension: However, SER Catalunya have reported scenes that would cover Princess Diana’s death in August 1997 were being suspended following the death of Her Majesty
Changes: The set, which had been built in a district of Barcelona, had been modified to resemble a Parisian street with French road signs
Lovely sights: Elizabeth was seen filming outside a pretty Spanish villa adorned with pink flowers
Locations in Palma and Andratx are said to have been considered for the sixth series, which will cover the romance of Charles and Camilla and William’s university studies.
Part of season five of the popular series was shot on the Balearic island last year, with Sant Elm beach on the west coast and the Port of Soller among the locations where filming took place.
The last two series of The Crown will cover the Royal Family in the 1990s to 2003. The crew will be picking up the story where it left off in the fourth season.
Plan: Netflix had reportedly devised a plan, also named Operation London Bridge like the official funeral plan for the Queen, to outline what the production company for The Crown would do in the event of her passing
Thinking ahead: One of the show’s creators Stephen Daldry said when the show first premiered in 2016 the cast would likely stop production, saying: ‘It would be a simple tribute and a mark of respect. She’s a global figure and it’s what we should do
Time scale: Locations in Palma and Andratx are said to have been considered for the sixth series, which will cover the romance of Charles and Camilla and William’s university studies
Filming: Part of season five of the popular series was shot on the Balearic island last year, with Sant Elm beach on the west coast and the Port of Soller among the locations where filming took place
Boat day: Elizabeth and Rufus were seen chatting away as they sped off in the speedboat
Catching up: The last two series of The Crown will cover the Royal Family in the 1990s to 2003. The crew will be picking up the story where it left off in the fourth season
Off they go: The group were pictured on a speedboat called Teder1 Jonikal
What a view: The water behind them as the speedboat zipped across the sea
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.
Happier times: Elizabeth smiled while filming scenes as the late Princess
New role: 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
Honour: ‘It is my privilege and honour to be joining this masterful series, which has had me absolutely hooked from episode one’
What a part: Elizabeth landed the role of Diana last year
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.’
Meanwhile, Ed McVey will take over Rufus’ role to play an older Prince William and will join Meg Bellamy, who last month was cast as Kate Middleton.
Coming soon: Meanwhile, Ed McVey will take over Rufus’ role to play an older Prince William and will join Meg Bellamy, who last month was cast as Kate Middleton
Call: Younger days: Last month, Rufus was cast to play the Prince (right in 1997) at a different stage in his life, depicting his teenage years showing how he and the royal family coped with the death of Princess Diana
Romance: Ed and Meg will play the couple during the period in which their romance blossomed while studying at St Andrews University
Thrilled: Taking to Instagram after the news was revealed, an excited Meg penned: ‘Pinch me please… So excited to announce that I will be playing Kate Middleton in Series 6 of Netflix’s ‘The Crown’. It is such an honour to be joining the most incredible cast and crew, and I will strive to do Kate justice
Experience: While Meg has no official acting credits to her name, both Ed and Rufus have significantly more experience
The Netflix show initially put out a casting call in April to find a ‘stunning actress’ to portray the role of a young Kate, and now after a five month wait, they’ve finally found their Duchess.
Ed and Meg will play the couple during the period in which their romance blossomed while studying at St Andrews University.
The part of the future Queen Consort is Meg’s first major acting role and comes just months after she left her comprehensive school in Wokingham.
Taking to Instagram after the news was revealed, an excited Meg penned: ‘Pinch me please… So excited to announce that I will be playing Kate Middleton in Series 6 of Netflix’s ‘The Crown’. It is such an honour to be joining the most incredible cast and crew, and I will strive to do Kate justice.
Filming: Ed, who will take on the Prince in the early 2000s with scenes showing how he fell for fellow Art History student Kate, graduated Drama Centre London in 2021
Past experience: He was an understudy in the play Camp Siegfried, which was show at London’s Old Vic
Overjoyed: Sharing his elation at landing the huge role, Ed penned on Instagram on Friday: ‘Ahhhhh the big news is now out!!! I’m absolutely buzzing to be given the opportunity to play Prince William in #TheCrown in Series 6!!!’
Can’t wait: He added: ‘Along side the amazing @megkbellamy. Gunna be an amazing shoot can’t wait to learn all I can! Full press release in bio’
Debut: Meanwhile Rufus made his professional acting debut in Sue Townsend’s The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole 13 & 3/4s: The Musical, while he’s also acted in a handful of West End productions
While Meg has no official acting credits to her name, both Ed and Rufus have significantly more experience.
Ed, who will take on the Prince in the early 2000s with scenes showing how he fell for fellow Art History student Kate, graduated Drama Centre London in 2021.
He was an understudy in the play Camp Siegfried, which was show at London’s Old Vic.
She looks like a lady! Elizabeth was the picture of elegance as she sat cross-legged on the speedboat while filming scenes as Princess Diana
There she goes: The stunning actress was hard to miss in her bright red dress
Riding the waves: The group beamed as they zipped along the water on the speedboat
What a ride: Filming continues for the next season of Netflix’s The Crown
Sharing his elation at landing the huge role, Ed penned on Instagram on Friday: ‘Ahhhhh the big news is now out!!! I’m absolutely buzzing to be given the opportunity to play Prince William in #TheCrown in Series 6!!!
‘Along side the amazing @megkbellamy. Gunna be an amazing shoot can’t wait to learn all I can! Full press release in bio.’
Meanwhile Rufus made his professional acting debut in Sue Townsend’s The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole 13 & 3/4s: The Musical, while he’s also acted in a handful of West End productions.
Pivotal moments from The Crown so far…
King Edward VIII abdicates the throne for love
Edward fell in love with Wallis Simpson, a married woman, and planned to marry her after his coronation when her divorce had come through.
However they were denied the opportunity to marry and due to divorce being forbidden for the Royals and decided to move to France together.
Edward later returned to England to face his family for the funeral of George VI following his death and went on to form a close bond with Prince Charles.
Bigger picture: King Edward VIII abdicates the throne for love
Princess Margaret is also denied her happy ending
Princess Margaret, who is painted as the Royal rebel throughout the first and second seasons, hoped to step outside tradition and marry divorcee Peter Townsend.
However growing public chatter over the illicit relationship begins to overshadow Elizabeth’s post coronation fame.
Margaret makes her intentions to marry Peter clear to Queen Elizabeth II and she asks her to wait until she is 25 to tie the knot with her love.
However when her 25th birthday does roll around the Queen has to go back on her word due to pressure from the Crown, and tells Margaret that she cannot grant her permission to marry Peter.
Devastated: Princess Margaret is denied her happy ending with Peter Townsend
Winston Churchill’s rise and fall
The first and second seasons depicted the Queen’s relationship with the Prime Minister of the time, Winston Churchill.
Following his successful leadership during the Second World War, Winston rises to power again for a second time during Elizabeth’s reign.
The Crown follows Winston’s journey as he adjusts to answering to a woman in power and his deteriorating health.
Royal marriage is rocked Elizabeth’s new role
The power struggle in the relationship is clear to see as Elizabeth’s role as the Queen takes priority over her marriage, while Prince Philip isn’t used to taking a backseat.
The Crown also hints at infidelity in their relationship as Elizabeth finds a picture of Russian ballerina Galina Ulanova among his possessions, before sending him off on a five-month tour on the Royal yacht.
The tension comes to a head during the premiere for season two when the Royal couple argue on board the HMY Britannia as they strive to find a resolution to their problems, due to divorce not being an option for a monarch.
Trouble in paradise: Royal marriage is rocked Elizabeth’s new role
Elizabeth’s journey to accepting the Crown
The start of the series shows a more wary and shy Elizabeth, compared to the formidable monarch she has grown into.
One of the key moments in the first series is her journey to accepting the Crown, after having to reconfigure all of the relationships in her life.
The series shows the Queen growing in confidence as she finds herself on a path of self-discovery.
The Queen visits Aberfan
Aberfan: After reflecting on her decision, she eventually visited alongside her husband and it is claimed her delayed response remains one of her greatest regrets
Episode three of the third season focuses on the Aberfan disaster which killed 144 people, including 116 childrne, after a colliery spoil tip collapsed over a school in a Welsh village.
The Queen did not immediately visit the disaster site, citing that she did not want to distract away from the tragedy with her presence.
However after reflecting on her decision, she eventually visited alongside her husband and it is claimed her delayed response remains one of her greatest regrets.
The Royal Family documentary
Inside the life: In a bid to give the public a better understanding of the Royal family they let a camera crew into their lives for 18 months
In a bid to give the public a better understanding of the Royal family they let a camera crew into their lives for 18 months.
The Crown depicts the whole thing as a disaster with the family reportedly banning the programme from ever being aired again.
However in actuality, the documentary was well-received and had sky high viewing figures.
Prince Charles valuable time in Wales
Touching: Prince Charles valuable time in Wales
After receiving backlash for the title ‘Prince of Wales’, despite not being a citizen or speaking the language, Prince Charles was sent to Aberystwyth University to learn the language.
Charles, who was 20 at the time, finished the trip with an elaborate investiture to pledge his allegiance to the Queen in Welsh.
However he asked to tweak the speech to add in his own voice, promising the Welsh residents that they wouldn’t be forgotten by England again.
Princess Margaret wows at the White House
She impressed! After being sent on a Royal tour of the U.S. in place of her sister, Margaret was invited to dinner at the White House by President Lyndon B. Johnson
After being sent on a Royal tour of the U.S. in place of her sister, Margaret was invited to dinner at the White House by President Lyndon B. Johnson.
The whole night appeared a huge success thanks to Margaret’s quick-wit and charm, with President Johnson seemingly lapping it up.
However across the pond Margaret’s success appeared to worry the Queen as she seemed concerned she was being outshone by her sibling.
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