Confirmed today, actor Josh O’Connor will join the cast of Netflix drama, The Crown.

The star of God’s Own Country will play Prince Charles amongst a new cast of actors portraying the royal family, including Olivia Colman who will play his mother, Queen Elizabeth II.

Erin Doherty has also been announced today as Princess Anne, and Marion Bailey will portray the Queen Mother in the upcoming third season.

Image credit: the Crown twitter account

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