See how The Crown's recast royal family compares to its predecessors

The Crown’s line of succession

The Crown is welcoming a new queen. As the Netflix series about Queen Elizabeth II enters a new era in her life and reign, a new set of actors have been cast to play the monarch and other major players in her orbit. Ahead of The Crown’s third season, which is expected to arrive in 2019, take a look at the show’s recast royal family.

Claire Foy as Queen Elizabeth II (seasons 1 and 2)

Olivia Colman as Queen Elizabeth II (season 3)

Vanessa Kirby as Princess Margaret (seasons 1 and 2)

Helena Bonham Carter as Princess Margaret (season 3)

Matthew Goode as Antony Armstrong-Jones (season 2)

Ben Daniels as Antony Armstrong-Jones (season 3)

Matt Smith as Prince Philip (seasons 1 and 2)

Tobias Menzies as Prince Philip (season 3)