The Royal Family is one of the most-followed families in the world, and because of that, there have been tons of films and TV shows created about them. We get to follow their adventures in biographical epics like The Crown or get to laugh at them in a spoof show like The Windsors. While there will only ever be one Royal Family, there are a bunch of actors and actresses who look just like them.
These lucky thespians have been given the honor of playing the noblest members of British society and done amazing jobs convincing us they are who they’re pretending to be. While kings and queens were once conquerors, now it is the actors playing them who have conquered something, perfectly capturing the mannerisms of these well-known rulers. We’re taking a look at some of the famous faces who have played members of the Royal Family in movies and TV shows.
[post_page_title]Naomi Watts – Princess Diana[/post_page_title]
In 2013 Naomi Watts portrayed Princess Diana in the biopic that documented the final two years of the much-loved Royal’s life. It helped that Watts bore a resemblance to Diana, but once she underwent the hair and makeup transformation, she was very much ‘the’ Lady Diana Spencer.
The English actress was perfect for the role as she starred alongside Lost actor Naveen Andrews telling the story of Diana’s tragic end. Diana gave us a glimpse into the romantic life the Royal was never able to openly enjoy due to pressure from her family and the public.