The Crown: First look at series five of hit show as Imelda Staunton plays Queen Elizabeth II

Today, Kate Middleton's biggest fan is Queen Elizabeth, but earning the respect of Her Majesty did not come easy.There was a time when the Queen needed to be convinced that William's longtime girlfriend had a strong enough work ethic to carry out royal duties that come with being a member of "The Firm." And neither did the Monarch approve of Kate’s one-time fondness for luxury breaks.This summer, as people are packing up their suitcases for staycations in the UK, among them are the royals with

Netflix’s The Crown is nominated for 24 Primetime Emmy Awards including Outstanding Drama Series for the fourth season of the series detailing the reign of Queen Elizabeth II. The season covers the whirlwind romance between Prince Charles (Josh O’Connor) and Lady Diana Spencer (Emma Corrin), as well as Margaret Thatcher’s (Gillian Anderson) tenure as Prime Minister.

and Golden Globes. Season 5 will also see Imelda Staunton, 65, taking over the role of Queen Elizabeth.

disappointing Holyrood election campaign. A motion will be debated by members on whether an independent Scotland should become a republic like Ireland - or continue as a member of the Commonwealth with the Queen as head of state.

Emma Corrin, 25, who nabbed an Emmy nomination and a Golden Globe for the role, performs the song “All I Ask of You” from “The Phantom of the Opera.” The scene is based on a reported rumor that Diana taped herself performing the song at the West End as a seventh-anniversary present for Prince Charles in 1988.

The Queen has the people of Haiti in her thoughts.

Prince Harry didn’t take offence to Orlando Bloom’s portrayal of him in “The Prince”, according to series creator Gary Janetti.

Prince Andrew is being sued by Jeffrey Epstein's alleged victim Virginia Roberts Giuffre, who is accusing the royal of abusing her when she was 17 years old.The Duke is currently at Balmoral with the Queen which, according to The Independent, grants him a "level of privacy". However, there may be another reason for the Prince's speedy excursion to Scotland.

Prince Andrew could be stripped of his His Royal Highness title as he faces a sexual abuse lawsuit.The Duke of York, 61, was suspended from royal duties for the "foreseeable future" last year, following his interview with the BBC about his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein. Prince Andrew had reportedly been hopeful to return to public life, but that may have been shattered following the new lawsuit.

Making a choice. According to royal expert Matthew Dennison, Queen Elizabeth II decided to stick by the monarchy’s side when it came to tension with her grandson, Prince Harry, and his wife, Meghan Markle.

Hold up, was Meghan Markle actually mocking Queen Elizabeth II in her 40th birthday video?!

The Prince” to abdicate from HBO Max, Orlando Bloom is standing by the controversial animated series.The new show, a “Family Guy”-esque spoof on Great Britain’s royal family, has many English people up in arms over the portrayal of their culture — but 44-year-old Bloom, who plays Prince Harry, smited claims of the show having any ill will.“It’s not malicious or intended to be,” Bloom told The Hollywood Reporter a year ago, going on to praise creator and Prince George voice actor Gary

Viewers of “The Crown” are finally being introduced to the series’ third and final iteration of Queen Elizabeth II.

The royal family has been portrayed on the screen many times — but never like this!