The Crown: Emma Corrin, newcomer to the role of Princess Diana

Newcomer Emma Corrin has been chosen to play Princess Diana in the fourth season of The Crown.

Netflix confirmed the decision in a tweet, the addition of the shoot will begin later this year.

In an accompanying quote, Corrin stated that she was "more than thrilled" to join the show – a dramatized story of the British monarchy.

"Princess Diana was an icon and her effect on the world remains profound and inspiring," she said.

The creator of the crown, Peter Morgan, described Corrin as a "brilliant talent" who "immediately captivated" the casting directors.

The actress is expected to make her film debut in Misbehavior, a historical drama that follows a women's liberation women's group who are trying to disrupt the 1970 Miss World beauty pageant in London.

She becomes the last actress to join the rotating cast of The Crown, with stars playing the Royals every two seasons.

Season three – which will begin in late 2019 – will see Olivia Colman badume the role of Queen Elizabeth for Claire Foy and focus on the Howard Wilson era between 1964 and 1970.

Meanwhile, Corrin will begin by dramatizing Princess Diana's failed marriage with Prince Charles during the years of Margaret Thatcher's government.

Princess Diana, officially christened Lady Spencer but known as the "princess of the people", died in a car accident in August 1997.

His death caused an outpouring of public grief.

Netflix's content manager, Ted Sarandos, has already stated that the program aims to present the show over six seasons, covering the Queen's entire life.

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