Antique props from hit royal drama 'The Crown' stolen in U.K. robbery

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On this file photograph dated Friday, Nov. 20, 2020, a person sporting a face masks walks previous a billboard promoting 'The Crown' tv sequence in London. (AP Picture/Matt Dunham, FILE)


Vintage props used within the manufacturing of hit Netflix royal drama "The Crown" have been stolen final week, however the theft shouldn't be anticipated to delay filming, British police and a spokesperson for the streaming service stated on Thursday.


Britain's Solar newspaper stated the stolen gadgets have been price round 150,000 kilos (US$200,550) and included jewellery, candelabras, silverware, a domed birdcage and a duplicate of a uncommon Fabergé egg, acquired by Queen Elizabeth's grandfather George V in 1933. The theft occurred close to the English city of Doncaster.


The award-winning drama about Britain's royal household has been filming its fifth season with a brand new forged together with Imelda Staunton taking part in an older Queen Elizabeth and Elizabeth Debicki portraying the late Princess Diana.


"We are able to verify the antiques have been stolen and we hope that they're discovered and returned safely," a Netflix spokesperson stated in a press release. "Replacements shall be sourced, there isn't any expectation that filming shall be held up."


No additional particulars got.


South Yorkshire Police stated they have been referred to as to a location close to Doncaster on the afternoon of Feb. 16 after three automobiles containing "props utilized in movie and TV have been damaged into and quite a few gadgets taken."


"Officers investigated the incident however all present traces of enquiry have now been exhausted. The case has been filed pending any new traces of enquiry."


The fifth sequence of "The Crown," which has gained an enormous following for its dramatization of Elizabeth's life and reign, will premiere in November. The present's creator Peter Morgan has stated the sixth season shall be its final.

(Reporting by Marie-Louise GumuchianEditing by Alexandra Hudson)

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