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News Articles: The Crown

Queen Elizabeth II, as portrayed by Olivia Colman (left) Imelda Staunton (center) and Claire Foy (right).

As 'The Crown' ends, Imelda Staunton tells NPR that 'the experiment paid off'

Imelda Staunton was the third actress to portray Queen Elizabeth II in The Crown, which is ending its six-season run.

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  • Scott Detrow,
  • Linah Mohammad ,
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<em>The Crown </em>has long sparked complaints over its accuracy (or lack thereof) — but those concerns have turned into high profile condemnations in the show's fifth season. Above, Imelda Staunton as Queen Elizabeth II.

Heavy is the head that does not like 'The Crown'

The Crown has long sparked complaints over its accuracy (or lack thereof) — but those concerns have turned into high profile condemnations in the show's fifth season.

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By:
  • Linda Holmes