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Princess Diana star Elizabeth Debicki thinks she will 'never' meet Royals due to The Crown
Elizabeth Debicki, 32, who will portray Princess Diana in season five of Netflix’s The Crown, has admitted she “might never know” the Royal family following her role in the show.The actress went on to explain that, while she initially found the role “overwhelming” she ultimately saw it as “a gift”. Speaking about the prospect of playing the late Princess Diana, Elizabeth recalled: “I think in the very beginning that did overwhelm me, the idea of this kind of collective [of Diana disciples] out there.“It’s a trap, right? A swampy quagmire.So, I would stand over the kitchen sink and say, ‘I cannot do this.’” However, the star went on to reveal that, once the script arrived, she realised she was simply playing “a character”. Speaking about the attention that the popular series receives, Elizabeth reflected: “I don’t have any big opinions about the Royal Family.That’s an advantage here, right?”When asked by Vogue UK during their interview about whether she knew any of the Royals, Elizabeth laughed and replied, “No.”“Maybe I never will now.
