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Dominic West finally confirmed as Prince Charles in The Crown with first look photo

The actor will portray the Royal in the final two seasons of the beloved show

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Dominic West is finally confirmed as Prince Charles in the final two seasons of The Crown.

Despite being the main name attached to the show for almost a year, Netflix hadn’t confirmed the actor’s appearance until today.

But now they finally have and added a first look photo to boot. West looks troubled as he stands on his estate.

In a second photo, a first look at Princess Diana – Elizabeth Debicki –  saw her looking just as upset, with her marriage falling to pieces.

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Prince Charles is deep in thought in the first look (Credit: Netflix)

Season five will likely pick up during 1992 – a year described as the ‘annus horribilus’ by Queen Elizabeth.

The year saw three marriages within the Royal family disintegrate, a number of scandals befall the family, and a fire break out at Windsor Castle.

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Charles and Diana’s marriage did not survive that year. Although their divorce only came through in 1995, they announced their separation that November.

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A first look at Diana teases torment ahead (Credit: Netflix)

Debicki and West will make their debut in season five, consequently slated for release next year.

The Crown will end after season six, making them the final on-screen portrayal of the couple.

However, it’s thought Diana’s death in 1997 will air in season five.

Read more: Martin Bashir’s interview with Princess Diana will feature in The Crown

It is not known who will play Camilla Parker-Bowles, Charles’ now wife and former mistress previously blamed for the marriage breakdown.

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The couple remained married for three years after their separation (Credit: Splash)

Who joins Dominic West in the new line-up?

It’s all change for season five as the show’s time jump allows a brand new cast portraying the famed characters.

As a result, the current cast consists of:

  • Imelda Staunton as Queen Elizabeth II
  • Jonathan Pryce as Prince Philip
  • Dominic West as Prince Charles
  • Elizabeth Debicki as Princess Diana
  • Jonny Lee Miller as Prime Minister John Major
  • Lesley Manville as Princess Margaret
  • Claudia Harrison as Princess Anne

The Crown seasons one to four are on Netflix now. 

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Tilly Pearce
Contributing TV writer