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Helen Mirren dropped by Lorraine this morning and ruled out ever returning to the role as Queen Elizabeth II in The Crown.

The actress – who won an Oscar for her role in 2006’s The Queen – will not be on hand to take over the reigns from Olivia Colman, who has just replaced Claire Foy in the role for Netflix’s opulent hit series.

‘I don’t think so,’ the Catherine the Great star said. ‘I think it’s more interesting when you see other portraits and it builds into a more interesting picture than just someone coming back.’

Mirren told Lorraine that she would not be returning as the monarch anytime soon (Picture: ITV)

Even if the national treasure won’t be returning, The Crown most certainly is. Season three is coming to the streaming service on November 17 with newly-minted Oscar-winner Colman in the leading role.




Mirren was full of compliments for the Broadchurch actress and her predecessor, Foy.

‘A lot of people are wonderful,’ she added. ‘I thought Claire was wonderful, I know Olivia will be fantastic.’

The Dame won an Oscar for her role in 2006’s The Queen 9Picture: Rex)

And if that wasn’t enough for fans, filming for the fourth series of the show has already begun too.

We’ve already got glimpses at Gillian Anderson as Margaret Thatcher and the first pictures of Josh O’Connor and Emma Corrin as Charles and Diana have been released.

The Crown returns to Netflix on November 17.

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