How The Crown's Actors Compare to the Real-Life Prince William and Kate Middleton

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Ed McVey as Prince William

The Crown is McVey's first major onscreen role. The actor previously studied at the Drama Centre London and has participated in productions of Rosmerholm, Government Inspector, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and the Pains of Youth.

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Meg Bellamy as Kate Middleton

The Crown is also Bellamy's first major onscreen gig, though she previously starred in 2021 short film, The Prince of Savile Row.

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Dominic West as Prince Charles

The Golden Globe-nominated actor is reprising his role as Prince William's father, Prince Charles, whom West previously played in Season 5 of The Crown. He's best known for his work in HBO's The Wire and Showtime's The Affair.

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As an associate editor at HarpersBAZAAR.com, Chelsey keeps a finger on the pulse on all things celeb news. She also writes on social movements, connecting with activists leading the fight on workers' rights, climate justice, and more. Offline, she’s probably spending too much time on TikTok, rewatching Emma (the 2020 version, of course), or buying yet another corset. 

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