To recap: series two of The Crown concluded in 1964 after the birth of the Queen’s fourth and final child, Prince Edward. The third series will pick up in the 1970s, and is expected to continue exploring the relationship between the Queen and Prince Philip, as well as giving her children more prominent roles.

Helena Bonham-Carter - another beloved British actor - will also be joining the cast as the rebellious Princess Margaret. She told EW that she actually met the princess at Windsor Castle when she was younger, as her uncle was friends with her. Describing the experience as “scary”, Bonham-Carter also revealed that Anne complemented her acting skills by saying they were “getting better”.

The Crown series 3: Olivia Colman’s “uncool” reaction to getting the Queen role is highly relatable