SHE’S fast becoming a national treasure, now Lesley Manville’s about to be part of a national institution after signing up to play Princess Margaret in The Crown.
The Oscar and Bafta nominee takes over from Vanessa Kirby and Helena Bonham Carter as the boozy, chain-smoking sister of the Queen in the fifth and final series of the Netflix drama.
Lesley is best known for starring in several Mike Leigh films and, more recently, playing the lead role in BBC2 sitcom, Mum.
A TV insider said: “Lesley is hugely respected by the creators of The Crown and was their first choice to play Princess Margaret this time.
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