Viewers had expected 6 seasons of the show.
Netflix drama The Crown will end after the fifth series, show bosses have confirmed.
Viewers had expected at least six seasons of the hit show, watched by more than 70 million worldwide, but Creator and show runner Peter Morgan says that will no longer be the case, according to the Hollywood reporter.
"At the outset I had imagined The Crown running for six seasons but now that we have begun work on the stories for season five it has become clear to me that this is the perfect time and place to stop," said Morgan.
"I’m grateful to Netflix and Sony for supporting me in this decision."
The final series, which will star Imelda Staunton as the Queen, is expected to cover up to 2003.
This means the recent departure of Prince Harry and Megan Markle from the royal family, along with the Prince Andrew and Jeffery Epstein saga will not be depicted in the series.
Three seasons of the show have streamed so far on Netflix, with the upcoming fourth season already begun filming.
