Prince, Creator and the Queen
Matt Smith and Claire Foy pose with creator and writer Peter Morgan on set of the Netflix series.
Two Sisters
Claire Foy and Vanessa Kirby prepare for a shot in The Crown season two.
Grand Scale
The Crown routinely goes on location and is rumored to be one of Netflix's most expensive series.
On Location
Matt Smith and director Philip Martin in South Africa.
A Prince's Wardrobe
The clothes that turn Matt Smith into Prince Philip.
Make-up Check
Vanessa Kirby gets her makeup touched up before shooting a scene as Princess Margaret.
More Locations
The Crown hopped around to different countries for its years-spanning story.
The Power Couple
Matt Smith and Claire Foy film with director Stephen Daldry at Belvoir Castle (the stand in for Windsor Castle).
Royal Surroundings
Like Downton Abbey before it, The Crown spares no expense at nailing the majestic settings.
The Prince's Speech
Director Philip Martin and Matt Smith discuss Prince Philip's Christmas speech in a scene from The Crown season two.
From Doctor to Prince
Matt Smith, seen here with director Philip Martin, shot to fame with his role in Doctor Who.
The Queen Mother
Final touches are put on Victoria Hamilton, who plays the Queen Mother, before a scene.
A Queen and Her Prime Minister
Claire Foy, Queen Elizabeth II on The Crown and Anton Lesser, Howard Macmillan on the series, sit with director Stephen Daldry before a scene.
Last Looks
Claire Foy gets final touches before becoming Queen Elizabeth II for the camera in the second season of the Netflix hit.
Places, Please!
A scene takes shape during filming of The Crown's second season.
Dreaded Water Bottles!
The Crow stars Claire Foy and Matt Smith hydrate before a scene. TV fans will remember plastic water bottles created a headache on Downton Abbey.
All Aboard!
Matt Smith and director Philip Martin on deck of the Britannia.
Location, Location, Location
Matt Smith, Claire Foy and Lyla Barret-Rye arrive on location to shoot at Balmoral.
The Queen
Claire Foy prepares to film a scene in The Crown season two.