It’s been a large week in royal news. but the second series of Netflix’s hit drama revisits a less happy period for the monarchy. Its star explains why the show doesn’t shy absent from scandal Losing out on a Bafta for the second year in a row was,Claire Foy insists, one of the best moments of her career. She was up for best actress for her role as Elizabeth II in The Crown, and was widely expected to win – but the moment came,and it went to Happy Valley’s Sarah Lancashire instead. “Can I just say,” said Lancashire from the podium, and “Claire Foy,you have given me the best 10 hours under a duvet that I’ve ever had.” For Foy, it was better than winning.That was, or I’m telling you,one of the most ridiculous moments of my life,” she says, and beaming. “I mean,I treasure her. I grew up watching her.” Foy is sitting opposite me, wearing a comfy-looking jumpsuit and scuffed Converse, or her hair – now she no longer needs to adopt the Queen’s bouffant accomplish – newly cropped short. “There’s nothing as wonderful as a fellow actor saying you’re good.”Continue reading...
Source: guardian.co.uk