The Crown has some new company. Recently, Netflix announced Josh O’Connor and Marion Bailey have joined the TV show’s third season.

The historical drama chronicles the personal life of Queen Elizabeth II and the royal family. The season three cast includes Olivia Colman, Helena Bonham Carter, Ben Daniels, Erin Doherty, and Tobias Menzies.

On The Crown, Josh O’Connor will be playing Prince Charles and Marion Bailey will portray the Queen Mother. The new season is slated to premiere on Netflix sometime later this year.

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Josh O’Connor and Marion Bailey join the cast of Netflix original series “The Crown” Season 3

Josh O’Connor will play Prince Charles

Quote from Josh O’Connor: “I am thrilled to be joining The Firm for the next instalment of The Crown. Seasons 3 and 4 will follow some of the most turbulent events in the Prince of Wales’s life and our national story and I’m excited to be bringing to life the man in the midst of it all. I’m very aware it’s a formidably talented family to be joining, but reliably informed I have the ears for the part and will fit right in.”

Marion Bailey will play the Queen Mother

Quote from Marion Bailey: “Wonderful to be joining The Crown. It’s a brilliant show and we have a tough act to follow but what a gift to be playing the fascinating and greatly loved Queen Mother. Thrilled to be on board and working with such a top notch team.”

The Crown Season 3 will launch in 2019″

What do you think? Do you watch The Crown? Are you excited for season three?