“The Crown is a love letter to her and I’ve nothing to add for now,just silence and respect. I expect we will stop filming out of respect too,” Morgan said.

British director Stephen Daldry,who worked onThe Crown between 2016 and 2019,toldDeadlinein 2016 that pausing production would be a sign of respect on the Queen’s death.

“None of us know when that time will come,but it would be right and proper to show respect to the Queen. It would be a simple tribute and a mark of respect,” he said.

According to reports by theNew York Post, insiders on the show confirmed that a discussion had already taken place among cast and crew,ensuring they were prepared.

“We have our own version ofOperation London Bridge. This is particularly pertinent for if we are filming,”they told thePost. “Filming will shut down immediately if we are in production,for at least a week. There would also be lots of discussion about when to restart.”

Although the previous four seasons ofThe Crownhave remained rather sympathetic towards the Queen,it’s hard to imagine how its producers will ensure no accusations of disrespect or “poor taste” be directed their way upon release. As Operation London Bridge commences,creators of the show are reportedly busy with their own emergency plans.

BeyondThe Crown,Prince Harry’s memoir,ghostwritten by J. R. Moehringer,was rumoured to be set for release this year. If it is to cover elements of “Megxit”and the controversy around how the royal family allegedly treated his wife,Meghan,this may also be delayed out of respect for the late Queen.

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