Queen Elizabeth’s breathtaking 1947 wedding to Prince Philip has been reimagined and brought to life by Netflix in a new TV series titled The Crown.
The series will focus on Elizabeth’s formative years as a Princess in the lead up to her wedding to Philip Mountbatten, Duke of Edinburgh, who is her second cousin once removed.
British actress Claire Foy, 31, will step into the royal shoes to play the young monarch, while former Doctor Who actor Matt Smith will play the handsome groom. A welcome surprise addition to the cast is funnyman John Lithgow who will portray the Prime Minister at the time, Sir Winston Churchill.
Photos from the set of the series have captured the English beauty in an almost identical replica of a-then Princess Elizabeth’s Norman Hartnell crystal and pearl embellished wedding gown.
The Crown’s bridesmaids and pageboys all wore Forties style white dresses and ruffled shirts with kilts, respectively.
The new Netflix show is sparing no expense on the dramatic royal series, with new snaps showing off an elaborate set and wonderful props. Wait till you see the royal carriage. A twin replica of the Queen’s Irish State Coach, which transported her to the ceremony, was created for the show, too. It’s been reported this is the company’s most expensive show ever, with production said to be costing a cool $AUD214, 267 195.
Elizabeth and Philip wedded in the iconic Westminster Abby. While the actual cathedral won’t be featured in the show, Cambridgeshire’s Cambridge Ely Cathedral will stand in its place.
The incredible wedding was broadcast and watched by millions, and we expect the fictional recreation will have the same hype.
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American production company, Netflix is recreating Queen Elizabeth’s breathtaking 1947 wedding to Prince Philip for new television show, The Crown.
The upcoming series fill focus on Elizabeth’s formative years as a Princess in the lead up to her wedding to Philip Mountbatten, Duke of Edinburgh. The tag line of the show is “Two houses, two courts, one crown.”
British actress Claire Foy will step into the royal shoes to play the young monarch.
The ruggedly handsome Matt Smitt, best known for his role as the 11th Dr Who will play the leading man – the charismatic Duke of Edinburgh.
We expect a roll of chuckles with the addition of comedic actor, John Lithgow. The 69-year-old will put on his top hat to play the Prime Minister at the time, Sir Winston Churchill.
The Crown will also include Elizabeth’s sisters and bridesmaids Princess Margaret and cousin Princess Alexandra of Kent.
The costume designers for the TV series have recreated the Norman Hartnell wedding dress that she wore to the majestic event.
We are buzzing with excitement to see how all the pomp and glamour of the Forties is brought to life.
We expect to see spectacular frocks. After all it was the wedding of the longest reigning monarch!
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Claire is an English beauty wearing an almost identical replica of a-then Princess Elizabeth’s Norman Hartnell crystal and pearl embellished wedding gown.
We are yet to see Matt Smith as the captivating and funny Prince Philip, but we’re all ready to fall in love!
The blushing bride looks regal in her tiara and intricate earrings.
It’s a love story of the ages and finally we can all witness it from the very beginning.
No doubt the show will encapsulate some royal sized drama. Nothing like a splash of fiction to jazz up one the biggest weddings of the century.
No expense was spared! A twin replica of the Queen’s Irish State Coach, which transported her to the ceremony, was created for the show.
Doesn’t Claire look wonderful as Princess Elizabeth!
While no release date has been announced, we are buzzing with anticipation!
