The Crown is entering a new millennium in Season 6, Part 2 as Peter Morgan’s groundbreaking series comes to an end with its upcoming final six episodes on Dec. 14.

How did Season 6, Part 1 end?

When we left off at the end of Part 1, the British royal family was navigating the aftermath of the sudden deaths of Princess Diana (Elizabeth Debicki) and Dodi Fayed (Khalid Abdalla) after their fatal car crash in Paris. 

What happens in Season 6, Part 2?

Picking up a few months after the tragedy, Part 2 sees Prince William and Prince Harry growing up, with the former (now played by newcomer Ed McVey) pursuing his studies at the University of St. Andrews. It’s time for some royal romance when William meets fellow student Kate Middleton (Meg Bellamy) during his time at uni. 

Bellamy tells Tudum it was “a real privilege, for sure, and such a pleasure” to join the cast of such an acclaimed series. “I’ve always been a fan of the show, so to be part of it is pretty crazy, and it’s nice to finally be celebrating it.” McVey, who’s also been a fan of this series, adds, “I think just to be a part of the show is just amazing in any capacity. It was fantastic.”

Can I watch the trailer for Season 6, Part 2?

Yes, check it out above.

Can I see some photos from Season 6, Part 2?

Of course! Check out Kate strutting her stuff below.

Do Charles and Camilla get married in Season 6, Part 2?

William isn’t the only one finding love in this final chapter of The Crown. Royal wedding bells are ringing for Charles (Dominic West) and Camilla (Olivia Williams), as we see in the sneak-peek photo of their wedding. “The last third is much happier for [Charles] as it ends with his marriage to Camilla,” West told Netflix during production, adding that filming that scene was “amazing” in scale. “We were in York Minster with 500 extras bowing.”

What’s Willsmania?

After the death of his mother in Part 1, Prince William finds himself the focus of a media frenzy, dubbed ‘Willsmania’ in Part 2. Screaming crowds and love letters from teenage girls soon become his new normal.

Who’s in The Crown Season 6 cast?

Returning for Season 6, Part 2 are Imelda Staunton as Queen Elizabeth II, Jonathan Pryce as Prince Philip, and Lesley Manville as Princess Margaret. Luther Ford also joins the cast as teenage Harry. “I think the caliber of actor that The Crown has always had is such a big draw of the show,” Ford tells Tudum. “Obviously, to join that and to be a part of that is mental.” For Staunton, stepping into the shoes of Queen Elizabeth II wasn’t only a huge role — the actor also tried to understand the weight that the queen was carrying. “I felt like everyone, her whole life, was sitting on her shoulders, and I think that’s what people feel when they met her — that you’re looking at history,” she said. “The monarchy is a thing. Royalty is a thing, and to remain as dignified as she was was an extraordinary feat.”

Since its premiere in 2016, The Crown has launched the careers of stars like Claire Foy and Emma Corrin, as well as highlighted the talents of the creative team behind the series. “I feel relieved that we’ve got here,” executive producer Suzanne Mackie tells Tudum. “It’s like climbing a mountain. You get to the summit and then you go, ‘Oh my god, that’s it. What am I going to do next?’ Working on a show of this scale and this prominence with a team that’s worked together very closely for 10 years, you become very close to each other. The thought of that ending is very sad, but at the same time, I’m so pleased we got here.”

Has The Crown Season 6 received any awards or nominations?

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Yes! At the 76th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards Elizabeth Debicki won Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Drama Series.

At the 2024 Golden Globes Elizabeth Debicki won Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role on Television, and at the 29th Annual Critics Choice Awards, Debicki won Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series.

On July 17, The Crown racked up more Primetime Emmy Awards nominations than any other Netflix series with 18 nods, including for Best Drama Series, for which it’s been nominated each of its six seasons. Just a few additional highlights: Claire Foy has been nominated for her role as Queen Elizabeth II four times (2017 and 2018 for Lead Actress, as well as 2021 and 2024 for Guest Actress); and Dominic West and Lesley Manville both received their first acting Emmy nominations for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series and Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series, respectively. The Primetime Emmys are scheduled to take place Sept. 15.

The Crown also won The Make-Up and Hair Stylists (MUAHS) Guild Award for Best Period and/or Character Makeup in the Television Series — Limited, Miniseries or New Media Series — category. 

And at the 30th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards Elizabeth Debicki won the award for Female Actor in a Drama Series. 

Stream The Crown Season 6, Part 2 Dec. 14 on Netflix. Watch Season 6, Part 1 now. 

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