It’s been a busy couple of months for Princess Diana actress Elizabeth Debicki – and she was once again spotted filming new scenes for series five of The Crown this week.
The Australian actress, 31, who is taking over the role from Emma Corrin, sported the late royal’s signature blonde locks while wearing a long puffer jacket and matching black boots during a break from filming.
She was joined on location outside one of the Princess of Wales’ favourite London restaurants, Launceston Place in Kensington, by actor Salim Daw, who is playing Mohamed Al Fayed in the popular Netflix show, the former Harrods owner and father of Diana’s lover Dodi.
A glimpse of a teal shimmering dress could be seen in one photograph taken of Elizabeth, who teamed her glittering ensemble with drop pearl earrings and a smattering of glamorous makeup.
While it is unknown what scene was being filmed for the hit drama, the Crown’s fifth series of the show will cover the Royal Family’s history throughout the 1990s.
Over the first three series of The Crown, the Netflix hit has become well known for bending facts to suit its narrative, and while some artistic licence is inevitable, some critics have been outraged in its rewriting of history and relationships.
It’s been a busy couple of months for Princess Diana actress Elizabeth Debicki (pictured left) – and she was once again spotted filming new scenes for series five of The Crown this week. Pictured right, Princess Diana in 1995
Elizabeth was joined on location outside one of the Princess of Wales’ favourite London restaurants, Launceston Place in Kensington, by actor Salim Daw (pictured left), who is playing Mohamed Al Fayed (pictured right with Diana in 1996) in the popular Netflix show, the former Harrods owner and father of Diana’s lover Dodi
In the snaps, the actress can be seen looking at her phone, with a coffee cup in another hand while taking a break from filming her scenes.
Appearing to be ready for a glamorous occasion, Elizabeth sports a shimmering frock with gem encrusted detailing under a black jacket, and later a puffer coat.
It’s unclear which outfit of Diana’s the costume department is trying to mirror in these scenes, but the late royal was known for her dazzling displays in numerous glittering ensembles.
Boasting the Princess of Wales’ signature locks, the actress sported a set of pearl earrings to complement the statement garment.
Meanwhile, actor Salim Daw appeared just as lavish in a formal suit with a crisp white shirt and black bow tie when filming his scenes.
The Australian actress (pictured), 31, who is taking over the role from Emma Corrin, sported the late royal’s signature blonde locks while wearing a long puffer jacket and matching black boots during a break from filming
A glimpse of a teal shimmering dress could be seen in one photograph taken of Elizabeth (pictured), who teamed her glittering ensemble with drop pearl earrings and a smattering of glamorous makeup
While it is unknown what scene was being filmed for the hit drama, the Crown’s fifth series of the show will cover the Royal Family’s history throughout the 1990s. Pictured, Elizabeth filming on set
In the snaps, the actress (pictured) can be seen looking at her phone, with a coffee cup in another hand while taking a break from filming her scenes
It is unknown exactly what scene was being filmed from Princess Diana’s life, or whether the Netflix series is once again taking artistic license with the late royal.
It has been reported Diana first met Mohamed’s son Dodi at a polo match against Prince Charles in Windsor in 1986, while the royals were still married.
She was first photographed with the former Harrod’s owner at a match in 1987, and later snapped in 1988 alongside Dodi and Prince William at a match in Windsor. In the summer of 1997, the millionaire son of Mohamed entertained the Princess of Wales on the yacht.
Dodi and Diana were photographed enjoying each other’s company on his boat, named ‘Cujo’, in July 1997, just weeks before their deaths in a Paris car crash on August 31 the same year.
Appearing to be ready for a glamorous occasion, Elizabeth (pictured left, while characters take snaps, right) sports a shimmering frock with gem encrusted detailing under a black jacket, and later a puffer coat
It is unknown exactly what scene was being filmed from Princess Diana’s life, or whether the Netflix series is once again taking artistic license with the late royal. Pictured, Salim Daw when on set on Tuesday
It’s unclear which outfit of Diana’s the costume department is trying to mirror in these scenes, but the late royal was known for her dazzling displays in numerous glittering ensembles. Pictured, filming taking place at the Launceston Place
Boasting the Princess of Wales’ signature locks, the actress (pictured) sported a set of pearl earrings to complement the statement garment
It has been reported Diana first met Mohamed’s son Dodi at a polo match against Prince Charles in Windsor in 1986, while the royals were still married. Pictured, the cast and crew on set on Tuesday
The pair were photographed kissing and embracing on the deck almost a year after Diana and Prince Charles’s divorce was agreed upon. Diana, then 36, was spotted strutting on the deck, making the most of the Mediterranean sun and her new romance.
The couple also spent most of their time on Dodi’s father Mohamed’s super yacht the Jonikal (now known as the Sokar) that same summer.
A snap of the late royal gazing into the distance from the yacht’s diving board was one of the last pictures ever taken of Diana.
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.
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.
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 Dodi Fayed is expected to play a large part in the next series of The Crown, with British actor Khalid Abdalla, 39, who starred in the 2007 film The Kite Runner, cast in the role.
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. Meanwhile Jonathan Pryce, 73, will take over the role of Prince Philip. James Murray will take on the role of Prince Andrew, replacing Tom Byrne, who played the Queen’s second son in series four.
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. Pictured, a cast member on the set on Tuesday. It’s unclear what character the actress is playing
Meanwhile Dodi Fayed is expected to play a large part in the next series of The Crown, with British actor Khalid Abdalla, 39, who starred in the 2007 film The Kite Runner, cast in the role. Pictured, cast and crew members on the set outside of Launceston Place