Netflix has FINALLY announced a release date for season three of The Crown

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About time!

Netflix has finally confirmed when it's going to release Season 3 of The Crown, new episodes of the critically acclaimed royal drama will be available to stream from November 17th.

Olivia Colman takes over from Claire Foy in the lead role of Britain's Queen Elizabeth.

Meanwhile, Prince Philip will be played by Game of Thrones actor, Tobias Menzies, and Helena Bonham Carter will play Princess Margaret.

Prince Charles will be played by 'God's Own Country' star Josh O'Connor, while a young Princess Diana will be played by Emma Corrin.

Season 3 of The Crown will cover the years 1964 to 1976.

The show's creator, Peter Morgan, has written both seasons 3 and 4 at the same time.