Show creator Peter Morgan brought back some familiar faces for the royal drama’s conclusion.
Warning: This article contains spoilers for the series finale ofThe Crown.
What is the collective noun for queens?
Imelda Staunton on ‘The Crown’.Justin Downing/Netflix
Stepping down is the right thing to do, as Queen and as a mother."
Foy’s version of the Queen offers a different opinion when she subsequently appears on the episode.
“Have you forgotten the oath that you took?”
Olivia Colman, Imelda Staunton, and Claire Foy on ‘The Crown’.Netflix
The crown is a symbol of permanence, of stability, of continuity.
If you step down, you’ll be symbolizing instability and impermanence.
“Yes,” agrees Staunton.
“It comes naturally to you,” continues Foy.
“They all seem to make such a mess of it.”
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Staunton’s Queen ultimately decides not to abdicate.
In real life, Elizabeth would continue her reign untilthe monarch’s death in September 2022.
The Queen’s death last year promptedThe Crowncreator Peter Morgan topause productionon the show’s sixth and final season.
The Queen’s very unwell.'
We didn’t shoot at all, out of respect."
All six seasons ofThe Crownare now streaming on Netflix.
