The Crown’s Meg Bellamy, 21, would ‘love’ the Princess of Wales to ‘think fondly’ of her depiction – and feels a ‘huge sense of responsibility’ with role: ‘I hope I did Kate justice’
The actress, who played a young Kate Middleton in the latest series of The Crown, said she hoped the Princess of Wales would treat her portrayal “with love”.
Meg Bellamy, 21, was chosen from thousands of applicants to play the future Queen of England in the Netflix series, which tells the story of members of the royal family since 1947.
She was working as the red brick mascot at Legoland in Windsor when she received the call that she had landed the role, and she immediately felt a “huge sense of responsibility.”
Bellamy told Sunday Times: “I hope I did her justice. I don’t know what Kate will think if I play her.
“I don’t know if she’ll watch it, but I’d like her to think fondly of it.”
The Princess of Wales and Bellamy grew up “ten minutes apart” in Berkshire. “I think she’s so sweet and what people love about her is that she brings normalcy to the lives of the royals,” the actress said.
The actress, who played a young Kate Middleton in the latest series of The Crown, said she hoped the Princess of Wales would treat her portrayal “with love”.
“No matter what I read about her, from people who know her and what’s going on out there, what you see is what you get with her. She’s not pretending – she’s genuinely calm and happy to interact with people, and that’s really admirable.”
Bellamy will appear in the second part of the sixth series of The Crown, the latest episodes of which will be available on Netflix on December 14.
This week, new footage from The Crown gave eager viewers their first look at Prince William and Kate’s royal romance, as portrayed by Bellamy and Ed McVey.
The audience will witness tWilliam’s meeting and Kate at St. Andrew’s University in 2001, watching their youthful romance blossom into a high-profile relationship.
Kate, who can now often be seen in couture and designer dresses, is pictured looking much more at ease as she strolls with her future husband Prince William.
Elsewhere, she pines for him in class and he is also shocked by her figure as he watches her walk down the runway in a see-through dress.
Ahead of the release, Bellamy revealed how she underwent intense training with movement and voice coaches and even took the costumes home.
“I could bring home Kate’s outfit that really looked like her, so I would just walk around the house and feel her,” the actress explained.
Meg Bellamy, 21, was chosen from thousands of applicants to play the future Queen of England in the Netflix show, which follows the history of the royal family since 1947.
She was working as the red brick mascot at Legoland in Windsor when she received the call that she had landed the role, and she immediately felt a “huge sense of responsibility.”
Bellamy will appear in the second part of the sixth series of The Crown, the latest episodes of which will be available on Netflix on December 14. Pictured right: Kate Middleton
“And it’s mind-boggling how it changes the way you walk, the way you carry yourself because, you know, when you wear low-rise jeans and a vest, you really carry yourself differently than when I wear high-rise jeans and baggy clothes.” . .’
“So that was really important and an integral part of the process,” she continued.
Bellamy worked alongside McVey, 24, who plays Prince William.
However, the first part of the new series raised eyebrows after recreating Princess Diana’s final days before her death in a car crash in Paris in August 1997.
The second part begins with William’s title. returned to Eton amid growing attention from young female fans touched by his plight.
The struggle to rebuild leads to tension with his family as they try to support the young heir to find his way in the system and the world.
Viewers will witness William and Kate meet at St Andrew’s University in 2001, watching their youthful romance blossom into a high-profile relationship.
Meg Bellamy, a 21-year-old actress from Wokingham, said she underwent “intensive training” to play the role of the princess.
William later takes his place at St Andrew’s University, struggling to balance life as a student with the constraints of his position as a member of the royal family and the constant presence of close security officers.
His persistence is tested when he falls in love with one of the most desirable students on campus: Kate Middleton.
Bellamy emphasized the significance of her bond with the other cast members, stating that they always made her feel valued on set, saying, “I’m very lucky and honored to be among these incredible people who have really honed their craft, and that’s just pure happiness.” pleasure.’
The Princess of Wales and Bellamy grew up “ten minutes apart” in Berkshire
Bellamy worked alongside McVey, 24, who plays Prince William. In the photo: Corona
And when the 21-year-old experienced impostor syndrome, she received support from her colleagues.
“Of course there is impostor syndrome, but everyone really makes you believe you can do it and everyone makes you feel welcome from day one.
“You don’t feel like you’re just stopping by to say hello, you feel like you’re a part of it and important and valued, and I really truly felt that the whole way.
“I think I’ll take away the friendships we’ve all made. People that I hope to keep in touch with throughout my life, and I think that’s really important.”