Wikimedia Commons/The Crown Netflix TV Netflix expands The Crown with a daring prequel spanning Queen Victoria to Princess Elizabeth's 1947 wedding-covering six monarchs in a bold new series. May 3, 2026 AceShowbiz - Netflix is preparing to expand the universe of The Crown with a daring new prequel series that breaks away from its original focus. While the acclaimed show has followed the reign of Queen Elizabeth II for seven seasons, this upcoming spin-off will explore a much earlier period in British royal history, covering several monarchs before Elizabeth took the throne.