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The Crown's Imelda Staunton says Elizabeth II was the 'last bastion' of those who would turn up 'come rain or come shine' and people like that are 'gone' now


The actress, 68, received critical acclaim for her portrayal of the late monarch in the final two seasons of The Crown.

The star has previously admitted to struggling to shake off her Netflix drama character, which she played for two series, as she continued to wear a number of outfits from the show. Imelda has been married to the Downton Abbey actor, 75, since 1983, and in a new interview shared that even during their busy schedules, they've always made time to visit each other when filming abroad. The Crown star has been married to the Downton Abbey actor since 1983, and has shared that even during their busy schedules, they make time to visit each other when filming abroad

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