Imelda Staunton is ‘frightened’ to play Queen Elizabeth in The Crown

‘It’s an extra challenge’: The Crown’s Imelda Staunton is ‘frightened’ to play a recent version of Queen Elizabeth because viewers will be more critical By Rebecca Lawrence For Mailonline Published: 15:12 BST, 1 April 2021 | Updated: 15:13 BST, 1 April 2021 Imelda Staunton has admitted she is ‘frightened’ to take on the Queen Elizabeth … Read more

Downton Abbey’s Jim Carter SCOLDS Phillip Schofield for grilling him about Imelda Staunton

‘Shut up!’ Jim Carter SCOLDS Phillip Schofield for grilling him about Imelda Staunton’s stint on The Crown after confirming he’s ‘seen a script’ for the Downton Abbey sequel By Laura Fox For Mailonline Published: 12:45 GMT, 11 March 2021 | Updated: 14:48 GMT, 11 March 2021 Jim Carter scolded Phillip Schofield during a hilarious interview … Read more

Bridgerton’s Bessie Carter – who is daughter of Imelda Staunton and Jim Carter- runs errands

Bridgerton’s Bessie Carter cuts a casual figure in a padded jacket and jeans as the daughter of Imelda Staunton and Jim Carter runs errands By Bryony Jewell For Mailonline Published: 17:41 GMT, 17 February 2021 | Updated: 17:41 GMT, 17 February 2021 She plays Prudence Featherington in Netflix hit, Bridgerton. And Bessie Carter, 27, looked worlds … Read more

Imelda Staunton is spotted enjoy a stroll with Downton Abbey actor Jim Carter and their daughter

TALK OF THE TOWN: The Queen has a child with her butler! Imelda Staunton – who will play the Monarch in Netflix’s The Crown – is spotted enjoy a stroll with Downton Abbey actor Jim Carter and their daughter Bessie By Alistair Foster, Joanna Bell And Sophie Cockerham For The Mail On Sunday Published: 01:44 … Read more

The Crown’s Olivia Colman ‘wouldn’t dare’ give Imelda Staunton tips on playing the Queen

She recently finished her tenure playing Queen Elizabeth II on The Crown, with the role now being passed on to Imelda Staunton. But Olivia Colman has admitted that she ‘wouldn’t dare’ offer the Harry Potter actress, 64, any advice about playing the Queen on the Netflix drama. The Broadchurch star, 46, humbly said she believes … Read more

Imelda Staunton wraps up in a black coat as she enjoys a stroll through London

Imelda Staunton wraps in a puffy black coat while enjoying a stroll through London as she prepares to take over the role of Queen Elizabeth II from Olivia Colman in The Crown By Roxy Simons For Mailonline Published: 09:26 GMT, 8 December 2020 | Updated: 09:26 GMT, 8 December 2020 She’s set to take over … Read more

Olivia Colman shares hilarious advice for The Crown replacement Imelda Staunton

‘The wig’s itchy!’ The Crown’s Olivia Colman shares hilarious advice for her replacement Imelda Staunton as she hands over role of Queen Elizabeth II By Laura Fox For Mailonline Published: 09:45 BST, 14 October 2020 | Updated: 09:46 BST, 14 October 2020 She’s earned critical acclaim and awards galore for her performance as Queen Elizabeth … Read more