See the Cast of <em>The Crown</em> vs. the People They Play in Real Life

Anthony Eden, The Earl of Avon, played by English actor Jeremy Northam in seasons 1 and 2, became the Prime Minister after Winston Churchill stepped down in April of 1955.

Former Prime Minister Harold Macmillan was played by English actor Anton Lesser in season 2.

Dorothy, played by Sylvestra Le Touzel, was the wife of Prime Minister Harold Macmillan. It was her relationship with another gentleman that drove most of her plot lines in season 2 of The Crown and captured the public’s intrigue.

The Queen’s private secretary, Michael Adeane, is played by English actor Will Keen in seasons 1 and 2.

Martin Charteris, played by Harry Hadden-Paton in seasons 1 and, was educated at Eton and worked as the private secretary to Queen Elizabeth when she was merely a Princess. After the death of her father, Charteris moved to her Buckingham Palace team and worked as her assistant private secretary alongside Sir Michael Adeane.

After serving three British monarchs—George V, Edward VIII, and George VI—Alan “Tommy” Lascelles (played by Pip Torrens in seasons 1 and 2, with a cameo in season 3) was a pillar of support for the newly minted Queen and served as her private secretary until his retirement a year later.

Louis Mountbatten was a naval officer and the former Viceroy of India. Played by Greg Wise in the first two seasons of the Netflix show, Mountbatten is the uncle of Prince Philip and had a close relationship with Prince Charles until his assassination in 1979 by the Provisional IRA.

Mike Parker, played by Daniel Ings, is featured throughout the first two seasons of The Crown. As equerry to the Duke of Edinburgh, as well as his close friend, Parker joined Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth on their royal tours and visits. However, when his wife Eileen divorced him citing “adultery,” he was forced to resign.

Eileen Parker, played by Chloe Pirrie in season 2, was not prepared for the attention that would come with divorcing the Duke’s private equerry. In 1958, she was granted a divorce based on evidence of adultery during the Duke’s royal tour.

Artist and photographer Cecil Beaton was portrayed in season 2 by actor Mark Tandy. He is the creative behind Princess Margaret’s iconic birthday portrait.

In season 2, The Crown shines a light upon journalist Lord Altrincham, who was played by John Heffernan. The writer caused controversy in the early ’60s for his critical essays of the Queen. In a private meeting, Lord Altrincham offered advice to the palace that was eventually incorporated by the royals as they adjusted to a rapidly modernizing era.

President Kennedy, played by Michael C. Hall, was portrayed as a bit of a bully who was insecure about his wife’s spotlight on their European tour. The episode “Dear Mrs. Kennedy” in season 2 takes a peek at the iconic couple’s closed door relationship and follows the duo up to the President’s assassination.

The ever-glamorous Jackie Kennedy visited Buckingham Palace in 1961 and was portrayed by Jodi Balfour in season 2. The meeting of the First Lady and the Queen was highly covered by the press, but the two did not appear to be steadfast friends. Jackie is said to have criticized the Queen’s style, as well as the palace.

Billy Graham, a reverend from North Carolina, rose to prominence in the ’60s after he began broadcasting his sermons across the country and eventually internationally. Paul Sparks portrays the figure who, while touring the United Kingdom, was invited to an informal meeting with the Queen, who had become a fan of his work.

In season 2 of The Crown, fans get a peak at the tragic upbringing of Prince Philip in the episode “Paterfamilias,” as well as his especially close relationship with his older sister, Princess Cecilie. Cecilie, who was played by Leonie Benesch, was killed when her plane crashed while traveling to London from Germany with her children, husband, and mother-in-law.

The former girlfriend of Antony Armstrong-Jones, actress Jacqui Chan, is played by Alice Hewkin in season 2 of The Crown. Born in Trinidad, Chan rose to fame in the London play “The World of Suzie Wong.” She and Armstrong-Jones were involved up until he met Princess Margaret and the actress was even in attendance at their royal wedding in 1960.

The Duke and Duchess of Windsor lived out their familial exile in France where they were known as extravagant hosts and entertainers. Although the couple had no children together, they had a large brood of dogs, specifically pugs. Trooper was one of the couple’s many beloved pugs and one that The Crown showcased in the episode “Vergangenheit.”