The Crown Season 6: Filming Locations and Insights

After seven years and three lead actresses, the great saga of Elizabeth II’s reign ends. Over the years, it has won both acclaim and controversy, showered with awards and, in the case of Season 5, the subject of statements by two former Prime Ministers. It has sustained its hit status, each season as eagerly awaited as the first and, with the death of Queen Elizabeth II in 2022, becoming a focus for a mourning nation.

Season 6 brings the series to an end but doesn’t quite finish the story, ending in 2005 rather than the present day. Part 1, released in November 2023, focuses on Diana, Princess of Wales, including her relationship with Dodi Fayed and her tragic death. Part II, released in December 2023, covers the happier times of the courtship of Prince William and Kate Middleton, as well as the marriage of Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles.

Following the established formula of previous seasons, the cast for Season 6 remains much the same as for Season 5: the Queen is played by Imelda Staunton, the Duke of Edinburgh by Jonathan Pryce, Charles by Dominic West, and Diana by Elizabeth Debicki. Joining the cast as William will be Rufus Kampa (for the younger scenes), Ed McVey (for older), and Meg Bellamy as Kate. Since this is the final season, viewers are also treated to flashback scenes involving past cast members, including former Queens Claire Foy (Seasons 1 & 2) and Olivia Colman (Seasons 3 & 4).

Filming Locations for The Crown Season 6

Approximately 75 percent of the filming takes place at numerous stunning locations. The series has historically made good use of the UK’s many stately homes, showcasing eight royal residences, as well as creatively using foreign sites for the numerous royal tours. Here is a guide to the locations used in Season 6.

Is The Crown Actually Filmed at Buckingham Palace?

While The Crown utilizes many genuine stately homes, Buckingham Palace is not used for filming. Instead, it’s created with a combination of sets at Elstree Studios and several grand buildings around the UK. Notably, Wrotham Park, in Barnet, serves as the 18th-century home where Her Majesty’s meetings with her Prime Ministers are filmed. Lancaster House on Pall Mall, the 1820s home of the Duke of York, is also featured, which is now owned by the Foreign Office and previously seen in royal films like Young Victoria and The King’s Speech.

For smaller rooms, Wilton House near Salisbury, home to the Earls of Pembroke, is utilized, while the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich is used for exterior shots. Additionally, the Palladian splendour of Moor Park in Rickmansworth and Goldsmiths Hall in the City have been employed—Goldsmiths Hall featured prominently in Season 1 for the late King’s operating theatre. The magnificent Waddesdon Manor, the 19th-century seat of Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild in Aylesbury, was also showcased in previous seasons, highlighting its historical significance.