Imelda Staunton, the hairdresser’s daughter who became queen
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The last incarnation of Elizabeth II in ‘The Crown’ has picked up a string of awards during her career, including a BAFTA and four Oliviers
The legacy of ‘The Crown’: three queenly actresses and a court of future stars
The performers who have brought Elizabeth II to life have led a series that has served as breeding ground for new talents like Claire Foy, Vanessa Kirby and Elizabeth Debicki