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The Crown

5 symptoms of sepsis parents should know

Actress Meg Bellamy, who plays Kate Middleton, and actor Ed McVey, who plays the part of Prince William, film scenes for the next season of The Crown in St Andrews in
Actress Meg Bellamy, who plays Kate Middleton, and actor Ed McVey, who plays the part of Prince William, film scenes for the next season of The Crown in St Andrews in

13 pictures as The Crown stars spotted filming together as William and Kate

Actor Ed McVey, who plays the part of Prince William, on set in between filming scenes at the harbour for the next season of The Crown in St Andrews
Actor Ed McVey, who plays the part of Prince William, on set in between filming scenes at the harbour for the next season of The Crown in St Andrews

14 pictures as The Crown actor Ed McVey spotted jogging through St Andrews

Ed McVey, playing the part of Prince William and Dominic West playing the part of Prince of Wales as they film scenes for the next season of The Crown in St Andrews, Scotland.
Ed McVey, playing the part of Prince William and Dominic West playing the part of Prince of Wales as they film scenes for the next season of The Crown in St Andrews, Scotland.

12 pictures of The Crown filming in Scotland

Lawyers defending a former SNP MP jailed for embezzling thousands of pounds from two Scottish independence groups have appealed against her conviction, claiming “a tsunami of tweets” were prejudicial and prevented her from receiving a fair trial.
Lawyers defending a former SNP MP jailed for embezzling thousands of pounds from two Scottish independence groups have appealed against her conviction, claiming “a tsunami of tweets” were prejudicial and prevented her from receiving a fair trial.

Ex-MP Natalie McGarry’s lawyers contest conviction over ‘prejudicial tweets’

In this photo illustration a computer and a mobile phone screens display the Netflix logo on March 31, 2020 in Arlington, Virginia. (Photo by Olivier DOULIERY / AFP) (Photo by OLIVIER DOULIERY/AFP via Getty Images)
In this photo illustration a computer and a mobile phone screens display the Netflix logo on March 31, 2020 in Arlington, Virginia. (Photo by Olivier DOULIERY / AFP) (Photo by OLIVIER DOULIERY/AFP via Getty Images)

Here’s when Netflix password sharing crackdown will come into force

Miriam Margolyes said Netflix hit drama The Crown shouldn’t be made as it depicts members of the Royal Family who are still alive.
Miriam Margolyes said Netflix hit drama The Crown shouldn’t be made as it depicts members of the Royal Family who are still alive.

Miriam Margolyes hits out at Netflix’s The Crown

Squid Game Season 2 is the most anticipated TV show that is set to come out in 2023, according to monthly searches in the UK.
Squid Game Season 2 is the most anticipated TV show that is set to come out in 2023, according to monthly searches in the UK.

10 most anticipated TV shows in 2023 - including Squid Game

Netflix’s The Crown theme remixed by London pioneers Faithless

Emma Corrin attends the My Policeman European Premier. Picture: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images for BFI
Emma Corrin attends the My Policeman European Premier. Picture: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images for BFI

The Crown star Emma Corrin hopes Oscars will introduce gender neutral categories

Actress Elizabeth Debicki plays Princess Diana in the forthcoming series of The Crown on Netflix (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
Actress Elizabeth Debicki plays Princess Diana in the forthcoming series of The Crown on Netflix (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

The Crown: Diana actress says Netflix drama ‘clearly fictional’

Imelda Staunton as Queen Elizabeth II and Jonathan Pryce as Prince Phillip in The Crown.
Imelda Staunton as Queen Elizabeth II and Jonathan Pryce as Prince Phillip in The Crown.

The Crown, season 5 review: Why Imelda Staunton is brilliant as the Queen

Photo issued by Netflix of Elizabeth Debicki as Diana, Princess of Wales appearing in the fifth season of the streaming website's show, The Crown.Issue date: Tuesday August 17, 2021.
Photo issued by Netflix of Elizabeth Debicki as Diana, Princess of Wales appearing in the fifth season of the streaming website's show, The Crown.Issue date: Tuesday August 17, 2021.

The Crown criticised by Diana’s friends as her final hours are filmed

Netflix had previously defended The Crown as a “fictional dramatisation” amid criticism of its forthcoming fifth series.
Netflix had previously defended The Crown as a “fictional dramatisation” amid criticism of its forthcoming fifth series.

Netflix adds ‘fictional’ disclaimer for The Crown’s upcoming series

Dame Judi Dench, who has called for a disclaimer to be added to each episode of The Crown, saying the hit Netflix drama has begun to verge on "crude sensationalism".
Dame Judi Dench, who has called for a disclaimer to be added to each episode of The Crown, saying the hit Netflix drama has begun to verge on "crude sensationalism".

Dame Judi Dench calls for disclaimer to be added to each episode of The Crown

Britain's former Prime Minister John Major attends the second Proclamation of Britain's new King, King Charles III
Britain's former Prime Minister John Major attends the second Proclamation of Britain's new King, King Charles III

Sir John Major labels scene in The Crown as “malicious nonsense”

Oliver Ford Davies as Graham Green and Stephen Boxer as Kim Philby
Oliver Ford Davies as Graham Green and Stephen Boxer as Kim Philby

Game of Thrones and The Crown favourites set to star when King's reopens

Oliver Ford Davies as Graham Green and Stephen Boxer as Kim Philby
Oliver Ford Davies as Graham Green and Stephen Boxer as Kim Philby

Game of Thrones and The Crown favourites set to star when King's reopens

Prince Harry has spoken out about his decision to step away from royal duties, saying he did so because the UK press was "destroying" his mental health (Photo: Jeremy Selwyn/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
Prince Harry has spoken out about his decision to step away from royal duties, saying he did so because the UK press was "destroying" his mental health (Photo: Jeremy Selwyn/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Prince Harry says he stepped back from royal duties because UK press was 'destro...

The Lord Advocate was answering an urgent question in Holyrood on the Salmond Inquiry which has led to calls for Nicola Sturgeon to resign if she is proven to have breached the ministerial code.
The Lord Advocate was answering an urgent question in Holyrood on the Salmond Inquiry which has led to calls for Nicola Sturgeon to resign if she is proven to have breached the ministerial code.

Inquiry demands messages as Lord Advocate denies involvement in intervention

Filming has begun on new film Spencer starring Kristen Stewart as Princess Diana...

Rosalind Knight in 2009
Rosalind Knight in 2009

Obituary: Rosalind Knight, British actress known for St Trinian's films

Unchanged classic pub interior of The Flotterstone Inn
Unchanged classic pub interior of The Flotterstone Inn

Restaurant review: The Flotterstone Inn, for classic comfort eating in the Pent...

Susan Morrison's new hobby of meeting more NHS staff than Queen Elizabeth is prompting thoughts of investing in a handbag (Picture: Paul Rogers/WPA/Getty Images)
Susan Morrison's new hobby of meeting more NHS staff than Queen Elizabeth is prompting thoughts of investing in a handbag (Picture: Paul Rogers/WPA/Getty Images)

The NHS made me feel like royalty as they saved my life – Susan Morrison

Here's when Season 5 of The Crown could be released - and who will be in the cas...

Josh O'Connor and Emma Corrin as Charles and Diana at the moment they announce their engagement in The Crown
Josh O'Connor and Emma Corrin as Charles and Diana at the moment they announce their engagement in The Crown

I have sympathy for Thatcher at Balmoral: no one told her to bring outdoor shoes

This is how accurate The Crown's portrayal of Princess Diana is - from her eatin...

This is how well the Queen really got on with Prime Ministers - and how accurate...

Scotland's school children were found to be among the most empathetic in the world by the international Pisa study (Picture: John Devlin)
Scotland's school children were found to be among the most empathetic in the world by the international Pisa study (Picture: John Devlin)

Our school children are among best in world at this key quality – Cameron Wyllie

This image released by Netflix shows Olivia Colman, from left, Josh O'Connor and Emma Corrin in a scene from "The Crown." Season four premieres on Sunday, Nov. 15. (Des Willie/Netflix via AP)
This image released by Netflix shows Olivia Colman, from left, Josh O'Connor and Emma Corrin in a scene from "The Crown." Season four premieres on Sunday, Nov. 15. (Des Willie/Netflix via AP)

The Crown: Maggie Thatcher and Princess Diana take centre stage in new season

(Photo: Netflix)
(Photo: Netflix)

Here's who stars in The Crown Season 4 alongside Emma Corrin - and when it's on ...

(Photo: Frazer Harrison/JAMAL A. WILSON/AFP via Getty Images)
(Photo: Frazer Harrison/JAMAL A. WILSON/AFP via Getty Images)

Here's who will play Princess Diana in Season 5 of The Crown - and what the seri...

Olivia Colman is up for a Emmy for her role in The Crown (Photo: Sophie Mutevelian/Netflix)
Olivia Colman is up for a Emmy for her role in The Crown (Photo: Sophie Mutevelian/Netflix)

Emmy Nominations 2020

Trials have been halted in Scotland's High courts
Trials have been halted in Scotland's High courts

Thousands of serious crime trials 'backlogged’ in courts after Covid lockdown

(Photo: Chris Jackson/Getty Images)
(Photo: Chris Jackson/Getty Images)

The full list of nominees for 2020's BAFTA TV Awards

Matt Smith and Claire Foy at the 2017 Emmy Awards ceremony (picture: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Matt Smith and Claire Foy at the 2017 Emmy Awards ceremony (picture: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Screen favourites team up as theatre goes live again

Five of the best plays to watch online in the coming days

Lord Advocate James Wolffe said key worker deaths could now be investigated
Lord Advocate James Wolffe said key worker deaths could now be investigated

Scots key worker and care home COVID deaths to be probed by prosecutors

The Scotsman Top Stories

Police and security staff escort a protester from the public gallery during First Minister's Questions. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images
Police and security staff escort a protester from the public gallery during First Minister's Questions. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

Holyrood bosses announce crackdown after protesters disrupt FMQs

The deposit return scheme (DRS) could be paused by Humza Yousaf. Picture: PA
The deposit return scheme (DRS) could be paused by Humza Yousaf. Picture: PA

Humza Yousaf considering pausing deposit return scheme

New First Minister Humza Yousaf. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire
New First Minister Humza Yousaf. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

Analysis: Pity the poor schoolkids forced to stay and watch this FMQs