The Crown’s new star Ed McVey looks just like young Prince William

By Liam On Nov 27, 2022

The new star of The Crown, Ed McVey, looked exactly like young Prince William when he was first seen on set in central London.

The theater actor, 21, looked dapper in a black blazer, blue shirt and beige trousers as he filmed scenes for series six of the hit Netflix show.

He appeared in high spirits as he left the set in a car with a bag and flowers after his first day of filming.

Lookalike: The new star of The Crown, Ed McVey, looked exactly like young Prince William when he was first spotted on set in central London

In addition to Ed, Rufus Kampa, 16, will also play the prince in another phase of his life, portraying his teenage years and showing how he and the royal family dealt with Princess Diana’s death.

Ed co-stars with Meg Bellamy, who has been cast as his on-screen wife, Kate Middleton.

Ed and Meg play the couple during the period when their romance blossomed while studying at St. Andrews University.

Happy: He appeared in good spirits as he left the set in a car after his first day of filming

Dashing: The theater actor, 21, looked dapper in a black blazer, blue shirt and beige trousers as he filmed scenes for series six of the hit Netflix show

While Meg has no official acting credits to her name, both Ed and Rufus have significantly more experience.

Ed, who takes on the Prince in the early 2000s with scenes showing him falling for fellow art history student Kate, graduated from Drama Center London in 2021.

He was an understudy in the play Camp Siegfried, which was shown at the Old Vic in London.

Long day: Ed was holding a bag of flowers, perhaps to welcome him to his new role, as he left the set

Role: Ed, who takes on the Prince in the early 2000s with scenes showing him falling for fellow Art History student Kate, graduated from Drama Center London in 2021

Ed shared his elation at landing the big role, writing on Instagram on Friday, “Ahhhhh the big news is out now!!! Can’t wait to get the chance to play Prince William in #TheCrown in Series 6!!! Besides the amazing @megkbellamy. Gunna is going to be a great shoot can’t wait to learn everything I can! Full press release in bio.’

Meg, Ed and Rufus’ appearances follow on from the season five cast, with a number of familiar names and newer faces taking on the roles of various members of the royal family.

The last two series of The Crown will cover the history of the royal family in the 1990s and 2003, but it’s not yet known which moments will be seen.

Prince Ed (left) has been cast as her on-screen husband Prince William (pictured right in 2008)

Can’t wait: Ed shared his elation at landing the big role, writing on Instagram on Friday, “Ahhhhh the big news is out now!!!” Can’t wait to get the chance to play Prince William in #TheCrown in Series 6!!!”

It was reported in July that a shift in The Crown’s ending has sparked rumors of a sequel leaving open the possibility of a sequel based on Charles, William and Harry and could even include Megxit.

Showrunner Peter Morgan, 59, has been urged by Netflix bosses to take the royal family’s story further – and now the creators have changed the ending of series 6, The Sun reports.

Season 5 of the Netflix hit aired on November 9, while Season 6 would be the final installment of the Windsors’ story, set to air next year.

Young Love: The Netflix series showcases Kate and William’s blossoming romance while they were students at the University of St Andrews (pictured in 2007)

Younger days: In addition to Ed, Rufus Kampa (left) will also play the Prince (right in 1997) in another phase of his life, portraying his teenage years and showing how he and the royal family dealt with the death of Princess Diana

Introducing Her Royal Highness: The Crown has cast actress Meg Bellamy (left) in the role of Kate Middleton (right in 2008) for series six of the drama

Series 6 was originally set to end in 2002, the year the Queen lost both her sister Princess Margaret and her mother – but 2005 is now set to be the new end date.

And this will be with Charles and Camilla’s wedding, “the beginning of an era.”

This last year shift could provide room for a sequel in the story that could delve into Prince Charles and his sons Prince William and Harry.

Important historical moments involving the royal family between 1999 and 2003

1999: The wedding of the Queen’s son Prince Edward and Sophie Wessex: The wedding took place at St George’s Chapel in Windsor.

2000: The Queen Celebrates the Millennium: Millennium celebrations take place across the UK. The Millennium Dome in London will be officially opened by HM The Queen on January 1.

2001: Queen Elizabeth responds to 9/11 terrorist attacks: A week after the tragedy, she sent a message to the British Ambassador to Washington, Sir Christopher Meyer, offering her condolences.

She wrote: “Each of us is shocked and stunned by what we have witnessed in recent days.

‘At your service today, our thoughts are particularly of the British casualties. These are dark and poignant times for families and friends of those who are missing or who suffered in the attack – many of you are here today.

“My thoughts and my prayers are with you all now and in the difficult days ahead.”

On 13 September, the Queen ordered the Changing of the Guards ceremony to be interrupted for two minutes of silence, followed by the playing of the American national anthem.

2002: The Queen’s Golden Jubilee: The Queen celebrated the milestone on February 6 and it was an international event to mark the 50th anniversary of her ascension.

On June 4, an estimated one million people flocked to central London to stand at The Mall for the final day of the official celebration.

Queen guitarist Brian May played ‘God Save The Queen’ from the roof of Buckingham Palace in her honor.

2002: The Queen dines at 10 Downing Street with the five living former Prime Ministers who served under her. She met Tony Blair, John Major, Margaret Thatcher, James Callaghan and Edward Heath.

2002: Princess Margaret’s death: The Queen’s younger sister dies after a stroke at the age of 71. The couple had a rocky relationship after the Queen said she couldn’t marry her love Peter Townsend.

2002: The Queen Mother dies: She died at the Royal Lodge Windsor at the age of 101.