She has transformed into Queen Elizabeth II’s sister for the critically acclaimed Netflix drama.
And Helena Bonham Carter put an interesting twist on Princess Margaret’s wardrobe as she stepped out in trainers to film series four of The Crown in London on Tuesday.
The Oscar nominee, 53, was the spitting image of the Countess of Snowdon as she sported a sculpted beehive hair do, oversize shades and an amethyst headscarf.
Comfort: Helena Bonham Carter put an interesting twist on Princess Margaret’s wardrobe as she stepped out in trainers to film series four of The Crown in London on Tuesday
The star wrapped up in a purple tailored coat and a patterned dress, paired with ash grey velour gloves.
Helena swapped the Royal’s court heels for a pair of monochrome trainers as she strolled between takes, with a member of the crew holding an umbrella over her head.
The star was seen filming scenes in a silver 1980s Jaguar XJ12 as the crew followed her down the street.
The Crown series four has commenced filming in London, ahead of an expected release later this year.
Royal: The Oscar nominee, 53, was the spitting image of the Countess of Snowdon as she sported a sculpted beehive hair do, oversize shades and an amethyst headscarf
Interesting: Helena swapped the Royal’s court heels for a pair of monochrome trainers as she strolled between takes
Seeing double: Helena was the spitting image of Princess Margaret as she stepped out on set
Off we go: Helena stepped out with a member of the crew holding an umbrella over her head
Blonde beauty Emma Corrin, who plays Princess Diana, has been seen on the show’s set several times in recent weeks with Josh O’Connor as the pair make their debut.
On Monday, the on-screen couple were rumoured to be filming scenes recreating Prince Charles’ birthday outing in 1987.
Viewers got their first glimpse of O’Connor as the Prince of Wales when series three of The Crown dropped last year, covering the years 1964 to 1977.
Wow: The star looked focused as she headed to set to continue filming series four
Chat: Helena looked regal as she headed to filming on the set of the drama
It is believed series four will take the story of the Queen up to the end of Margaret Thatcher’s 11 years in power.
X Files star Gillian Anderson has been cast as Britain’s first female Prime Minister, but precise details of the storylines are being kept under wraps.
However, one insider told The Mail on Sunday the season will be ‘merciless’ in its portrayal of the collapse of Charles and Diana’s marriage.
Off we go: The star was seen filming scenes in a silver 1980s Jaguar XJ12 as the crew followed her down the street
In the details: The car was rigged up with cameras ahead of filming
1980s: The crew watched on as Helena prepared to film her scenes
Scenes: Helena was seen filming scenes with Nancy Carroll who plays Margaret’s best friend Lady Anne Glenconner
Chat: Helena perfectly transformed into the 1980s Princess as she chatted between takes
Sombre: Helena looked sombre as she filmed scenes with her co-star
Shortly after it was announced that she would be playing Diana, Emma took to social media, looking slightly overwhelmed with the media attention she has received since her casting was announced earlier this year.
Referencing the spotlight she now finds herself under, Emma shared a snap of her bewildered expression while she stood above various tabloids, opened to the generally positive news of her casting as the tragic Princess.
Captioning the shot, the Cesare star wrote: ‘What a week! Thank you for the love!’
Final touches: The star had her headscarf adjusted as she prepared to film
Wow: The star was almost unrecognisable as she transformed into the Royal
Off we go: Cameras were rigged to the car as the duo filmed their scenes
Production: The cast watched on as the car made its way down the street
Scene: The pair looked deep in conversation as they drove down the street
Shielded: Helena showed off her trainers as she climbed into the car