Royals Portrayed On Screen

By Jamie Samhan. 3 Nov 2021 5:03 PM

With “Spencer” starring Kristen Stewart hitting theatres on Nov. 5, ET Canada is taking a look back at other memorable portrayals of royals on screen.

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Emily Blunt In 'The Young Victoria'
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While many films about Queen Victoria take place after the death of Prince Albert, Emily Blunt's "The Young Victoria" followed the early years of her life and the start of her relationship with her future husband.
Elizabeth Debicki In 'The Crown'
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Following Emma Corrin's portrayal of Princess Diana in "The Crown", Elizabeth Debicki will take over for season five and six.

Only pictures have been teased so far, but Debicki already makes a convincing Diana.
Margot Robbie In 'Mary Queen Of Scots'
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Margot Robbie starred as Queen Elizabeth I in "Mary Queen Of Scots" opposite Saoirse Ronan in the 2019 film.
Emma Corrin In 'The Crown'
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Emma Corrin was the first actress in Netflix's "The Crown" to play Princess Diana.

Her performance won multiple awards including an Emmy.
Kristen Stewart In 'Spencer'
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Even though "Spencer" has yet to be released in theatres, Kristen Stewart is already earning rave reviews as Princess Diana during a fictional weekend at Sandringham House over Christmas when she decided to leave Prince Charles.
Helen Mirren In 'The Queen'
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Helen Mirren's depiction of Queen Elizabeth in 2006's "The Queen" earned her an Oscar for Best Actress.

The film took place over the days following Princess Diana's death.
Vanessa Kirby In 'The Crown'
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Princess Margaret got her time to shine as Vanessa Kirby brought the rebellious princess to life in the first two seasons of "The Crown".
Judi Dench In 'Mrs. Brown'
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1997's "Mrs. Brown" almost won Judi Dench an Oscar for playing Queen Victoria but she lost out to Helen Hunt in "As Good As It Gets".
Judi Dench In 'Victoria And Abdul'
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Judi Dench once again portrayed Queen Victoria 20 years after "Mrs. Brown" for "Victoria And Abdul" based on the book by the same name.

The story was about the close real life relationship between the queen and her Indian servant Abdul Karim.
Colin Firth In 'The King's Speech'
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Colin Firth's portrayal of King George VI in 2010's "The King's Speech" brought in numerous awards including Best Picture and Best Actor for Firth at the 2011 Oscars.

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