Every actor who has played Queen Elizabeth and other royal family members in 'The Crown'

The royal family in season 5 of "The Crown."Keith Bernstein / Netflix

• "The Crown" season five premieres on Netflix Wednesday.
• The series follows Queen Elizabeth II and her family throughout her 70-year rule.

"The Crown" follows the life of Queen Elizabeth, who died in September 2022.

Queen Elizabeth II at her Platinum Jubilee celebrations in June 2022.      Chris Jackson/Getty Images

Claire Foy was the first actor to play the Queen in the first two seasons.

Claire Foy in season two.      Stuart Hendry / Netflix

The torch was then passed on to Olivia Colman.

Olivia Colman played the Queen for the last time in season four.      Netflix

Imelda Staunton is the latest to take on the role of Queen Elizabeth.

Imelda Staunton as Queen Elizabeth II in season five of "The Crown."      Netflix

Queen Elizabeth married Prince Philip in 1947.

Prince Philip died in April 2021.      Donald McKague/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images, Alastair Grant - WPA Pool/Getty Images

Matt Smith was first to play Prince Philip after the pair first got engaged.

Matt Smith in "The Crown" season one.      Robert Viglasky / Netflix

Tobias Menzies took over the role in the third and fourth seasons.

Tobias Menzies as Prince Philip.      Netflix

Jonathan Pryce is the newest Prince Philip actor.

Jonathan Pryce as Prince Philip in the 1990s.      Netflix

The Queen's mother, also called Elizabeth, is a key character in the series.

The Queen Mother at the 1983 Mey Highland Games.      John Shelley Collection/Avalon / Contributor / Getty Images

Victoria Hamilton played the Queen Mother in the first two seasons.

Victoria Hamilton as the Queen Mother in season two.      Alex Bailey / Netflix

Marion Bailey took over the role in season three.

Marion Bailey played the character during seasons three and four.      Des Willie / Netflix

Finally, the role has been given to Marcia Warren.

She is likely to be the last actress to play the role.      Netflix

Queen Elizabeth has a younger sister called Margaret.

Princess Margaret at the Badminton Horse Trials, Badminton, Gloucestershire, England between the in April 1975.      Anwar Hussein/Getty Images

Vanessa Kirby played the role of Princess Margaret in the first two seasons.

Vanessa Kirby as Princess Margaret.      Robert Viglasky / Netflix

Helena Bonham Carter played the princess in seasons three and four, in which she suffers a mental breakdown.

The Oscar-nominated actor is best known for her role in the "Harry Potter" series.      Des Willie / Netflix

Lesley Manville is the latest to take on the role of Princess Margaret.

Margaret is older and much wiser in this season of "The Crown."      Netflix

King Charles is the current monarch of the United Kingdom, as the firstborn child of Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth.

King Charles pictured at Lancaster House in July 2021.      Jonathan Brady/Getty Images

He was played by Billy Jenkins in the first two seasons.

Charles is still a prince in the series.      Robert Viglasky / Netflix

Julian Baring took over the role of Prince Charles in later episodes of season two.

He took over after a time jump in season two, episode five.      Alex Bailey / Netflix

Josh O'Connor is the most recognizable Charles actor.

Josh O'Connor played Prince Charles in seasons three and four.      Netflix

Prince Charles is portrayed by Dominic West in the upcoming season.

In this season, Charles wants to finally take his place on the throne.      Netflix

Princess Diana, the first wife of Charles, features heavily in recent seasons.

Prince Charles and Princess Diana on their honeymoon in 1981.      Tim Graham / Contributor / Getty Images

Emma Corrin played the young princess when the pair met and got married in season four.

Diana eventually died in 1997.      Netflix

Elizabeth Debicki will be playing the princess in season five.

Elizabeth Debicki as Diana, Princess of Wales in Netflix's "The Crown."      Netflix

Queen Elizabeth's second daughter is called Anne.

Princess Anne in Russia in 1973.      Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty Images

She was first portrayed by Grace and Amelia Gilmour during Anne's younger years.

Grace and Amelia Gilmour are uncredited in the role in season two.      Robert Viglasky / Netflix

In later episodes of season two, Lyla Barrett-Rye took over as the young princess.

Lyla Barrett-Rye as Princess Anne.      Alex Bailey / Netflix

Fans will recognize Erin Doherty as the main Princess Anne actor in seasons three and four.

In these seasons, Anne pursues her love of horse riding and becomes an Olympic athlete.      Netflix

In the latest season, Princess Anne will be played by Claudia Harrison.

Princess Anne is having marital problems in the new season.      Netflix

Prince Andrew is the third child of Queen Elizabeth.

Prince Andrew throws a tennis ball during Wimbledon in 2016.      Shaun Botterill/Getty Images

Young Prince Andrew was played by Marlo Woolley in season three.

Marlo Woolley appeared in one episode as Prince Andrew.      Netflix

Tom Byrne played the prince as he prepared to marry Sarah Ferguson.

Tom Byrne as Prince Andrew in "The Crown" season four.      Netflix

James Murray is the latest actor to play Prince Andrew.

James Murray plays Prince Andrew in season five of Netflix's "The Crown."      Netflix, Tim Graham/Getty Images

Prince Edward is the youngest sibling in the royal family.

Britain's Prince Edward speaks with people gathered outside Windsor Castle, following the death of Britain's Queen Elizabeth, in Windsor, Britain, September 16, 2022      Peter Nicholls/Reuters

Edward made an appearance in one episode of season three, played by Sidney Jackson.

Sidney Jackson only appeared in one episode.      Netflix

Angus Imrie was next to portray the prince in season four.

Angus Imrie as Prince Edward.      Netflix

Sam Woolf will play Prince Edward in season five.

Sam Woolf as Prince Edward.      Netflix