32 "The Crown" Side-By-Sides That Show How The Cast Aged In The Show Vs. Real Life

    Some of these resemblances have been truly uncanny.

    Netflix just dropped Season 5 of The Crown, and that means 10 new episodes of English royals shenanigans.

    It also means there's a brand new cast of actors playing the royals, continuing the show's tradition of recasting its major roles every two seasons.

    Screenshots from "The Crown"

    Since the show plans to end after Season 6, this is likely the final cast we'll see as most of the these characters. So, let's see how the characters have looked over the years next to the real-life royals:

    1. Here's Queen Elizabeth II in 1952, 1977, and 1991.

    Queen Elizabeth in different time periods

    And here she is as portrayed by Claire Foy, Olivia Colman, and Imelda Staunton on The Crown.

    Claire Foy, Olivia Colman, and Imelda Staunton as Queen Elizabeth II

    2. Here's Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, in 1953, 1977, and 1991.

    Prince Philip at various times

    And here he is as portrayed by Matt Smith, Tobias Menzies, and Jonathan Pryce on The Crown.

    Matt Smith, Tobias Menzies, and Jonathan Pryce as Prince Philip

    3. Here's Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon, in 1951, 1980, and 1991.

    Princess Margaret at various times

    And here she is as portrayed by Vanessa Kirby, Helena Bonham Carter, and Lesley Manville.

    Vanessa Kirby, Helena Bonham Carter, and Lesley Manville as Princess Margaret

    4. Here's Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, in 1942, 1973, and 1990.

    Queen Elizabeth

    And here she is as portrayed by Victoria Hamilton, Marion Bailey, and Marcia Warren.

    Victoria Hamilton, Marion Bailey, and Marcia Warren as Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother

    5. Here's Charles, Prince of Wales, in 1975 and 1993.

    Charles Prince of Wales

    And here he is as portrayed by Josh O'Connor and Dominic West.

    Josh O'Connor and Dominic West as Prince Charles

    6. Here is Diana, Princess of Wales, in 1981 and 1991.

    Princess Diana

    And here are Emma Corrin and Elizabeth Debicki as Diana.

    Emma Corrin and Elizabeth Debicki as Princess Diana

    7. Here is Camilla Parker Bowles in 1973 and 1994.

    Camilla Parker Bowles at various times

    And here are Emerald Fennell and Olivia Williams as Camilla.

    Emerald Fennell and Olivia Williams as Camilla

    8. Here's Princess Anne in 1973 and 1990.

    Princess Anne at various times

    And here are Erin Doherty and Claudia Harrison as Anne on the show.

    Erin Doherty and Claudia Harrison as Anne

    9. Here is Prince Andrew, Duke of York, in 1982 and 1995.

    Prince Andrew, Duke of York

    And here are Tom Byrne and James Murray playing him on The Crown.

    Tom Byrne and James Murray as Prince Andrew

    10. Here's Prince Edward in 1980 and 1995.

    Prince Edward

    And here's Edward as portrayed by Angus Imrie and Sam Woolf.

    Angus Imrie and Sam Woolf as Prince Edward

    11. Here's Andrew Parker Bowles in 1973 and 1995.

    Andrew Parker Bowles

    And here are Andrew Buchan and Daniel Flynn as Andrew.

    Andrew Buchan and Daniel Flynn as Andrew

    12. Here is Louis, Earl Mountbatten of Burma, in 1943 and 1977.

    Louis, Earl Mountbatten of Burma

    And here he is as portrayed by Greg Wise and Charles Dance.

    Greg Wise and Charles Dance as Louis

    13. Here's Peter Townsend in 1949 and 1978.

    Peter Townsend

    And here's how he looked on the show, portrayed by Ben Miles and Timothy Dalton.

    Ben Miles and Timothy Dalton as Peter Townsend

    14. Here is Prince Edward, Duke of Windsor, in 1925 and 1962.

    Prince Edward, Duke of Windsor

    And here are Alex Jennings and Derek Jacobi as Edward.

    Alex Jennings and Derek Jacobi as Edward

    15. Here is Wallis, Duchess of Windsor, in 1937 and 1974.

    Wallis, Duchess of Windsor

    And here are Lia Williams and Geraldine Chaplin, who played Wallis on the show.

    Lia Williams and Geraldine Chaplin as Wallis

    16. Here's Antony Armstrong-Jones, Earl of Snowdon, in 1960 and 1978.

    Antony Armstrong-Jones, Earl of Snowdon

    And here are Matthew Goode and Ben Daniels as Lord Snowdon on the show.

    Matthew Goode and Ben Daniels as Lord Snowdon