Helena Bonham Carter was pictured enjoying a shopping trip in London's Mayfair on Thursday with a female friend. The star will join Imelda Staunton in the line-up, who has been cast as Queen Elizabeth II in the hit. Confirming the news in a statement, she said: 'I could not be happier to be playing Princess Margaret. 'Furthermore, to play siblings with my dear friend Imelda Staunton will be nothing short of a complete joy.' Helena herself might not have taken on the role as she saidThe Crown bosses thought she was 'insulting' them when she didn't immediately agree to play Princess Margaret.

Source: The Star July 03, 2020 09:09 UTC