Netflix announced on Monday that the sixth and final season of its historical drama series The Crown will debut on November 16. The streamer revealed it would be split into two parts - as is increasingly the case with these shows - with the second installment to follow a month later on December 14.
According to the official press release from Netflix, the first leg of this regal rollercoaster will have four episodes. It will delve deep into the complex love story of Princess Diana and Dodi Fayed, just before that tragic car crash that shook the world.
The second part, with six episodes, will follow a young Prince William's struggle to find his footing at Eton after the heartbreaking loss of his mother. It will also depict his budding romance with Kate Middleton during their time as students on the grounds of the University of St. Andrews.
In the latter episodes, fans will get up close and personal into some of the old Queen's fears as she ponders over the future of the royal dynasty, especially with her son's marriage to his long-time lover, Camilla Parker Bowles.
Netflix announced The Crown's release date with a teaser trailer that's nothing short of breathtaking. The footage opens with the Queen sitting room with a clock ticking in the background for dramatic effect. Next, we hear the voices of Claire Foy, Olivia Colman, and Imelda Staunton – women who have played the Queen over the course of the show's six seasons, narrating her journey through time.