When Does ‘The Crown’ Return? See Season 3 Trailer And Release Date

After nearly two years on hiatus, “The Crown” Season 3 is finally close to premiering. Netflix released a new trailer to promote the series’ return, and it shows plenty of family drama.

“The Crown” Season 3 jumps forward in time and introduces a new cast. While faces and ages may change, Queen Elizabeth II (Olivia Colman) and Princess Margaret’s (Helena Bonham-Carter) rivalry never fades. The sisters are still clearly struggling in the new trailer as Margaret is happily told that she’s the number one sister in someone’s eyes.

Elizabeth, meanwhile, is more concerned about if she can really make the United Kingdom better. She feels like it’s been falling apart under her reign, but her sister will be there for her in the midst of her self-doubt.

“You cannot flinch,” Margaret says. “It’s only fallen apart if we say it has.”

The third season also introduces an adult Prince Charles (Josh O’Connor). He is told to chase true love and warned that his family doesn’t necessarily mean well. Camilla Shand (Emerald Fennell), better known now as Camilla Parker Bowles, will be introduced in Season 3, which will span the years from 1964 to 1976. Lady Diana Spencer (Emma Corin), however, reportedly won’t come into the story until Season 4.

It’s clear that duty is a big theme of “The Crown” this year. “We’ve all made sacrifices and suppressed who we are,” Elizabeth says. “It’s not a choice, it’s a duty.”

Netflix has announced that “The Crown” Season 3 release date is set for Sunday, Nov. 17. Netflix releases new shows at 3 a.m. EDT, so adjust accordingly for your time zone.