The Crown Series 5: First Look as James Murray transforms into Prince Andrew

James Murray was seen in the character Prince Andrew for the first time.

The Cutting It star, 46, has replaced Tom Byrne the QueenThe second son of the fifth series of The Crown, which will cover the events of Royal family in the nineties.

James donned a gray suit and brown wig to transform into royalty, alongside co-star Claudia Harrison. Princess Anne, as they were photographed in Surrey on Wednesday.

The pair are believed to be filming commemorative scenes, suggesting that the show would break away from the official royal schedule with ornate scenes as in previous episodes.

Claudia took the role from Erin Doherty, who played the Queen’s only daughter in the previous two seasons of The Crown.

She wore a blue skirt suit for the viewer, with a brunette wig wrapped in Anne’s signature Beehive style.

Two of a Kind: Cut It star James, 46, replaces Tom Byrne as the Queen’s second son (Pictured right: Prince Andrew in 2000)

Double vision: Claudia took over the role from Erin Doherty, who played the Queen’s only daughter in the previous two seasons of The Crown (pictured right, Princess Anne in 1999)

News of James being cast as Prince Andrew was revealed last month.

James’ previous endeavors include his portrayal of Stephen Hart on ITV’s Primeval, playing Liam Carney on BBC One’s fourth season of Cut It and serving as a DCI lead on the impromptu show All-Suspects.

Actor Manconian, who is married to actress Sarah Parish, is also currently filming Masters of Air – an Apple TV series produced by Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks.

Dapper: James donned a gray suit and brown wig to transform into royalty alongside co-star Claudia Harrison, who plays Princess Anne, as pictured in Surrey on Wednesday

Blue-tiful: Claudia wore a blue skirt suit for the scenes, with a brunette wig wrapped in Anne’s beehive style.

Someone Worth Watching: The pair are believed to be filming commemorative scenes, which suggests that the show will break away from the official royal schedule with ornate scenes as in previous episodes.

NEW FACE: News of James being cast as Prince Andrew was revealed last month. He is best known for his roles in Primeval, Cut It and The Suspects

The fifth series of Crown will see Imelda Staunton take over the role of the Queen from Olivia Colman, while Leslie Manville is set to play her sister, Princess Margaret, replacing Helena Bonham Carter.

Jonathan Price, 73, will take on the role of Prince Philip in seasons that feature the royal family navigating the 1990s and early 2000s.

Elizabeth Debicki will take on the coveted role of Princess Diana from Emma Corinne, while Dominic West will play Prince Charles.

HRH: The first image of Imelda Staunton as Queen Elizabeth II was revealed earlier this month

congratulations! Leslie Manville was cast as Princess Margaret (in 1966) for the fifth and sixth seasons of The Crown

New role: Actor Jonathan Price, 73, said he is “confident” to take on the “scary” role of Prince Philip in the last two seasons of The Crown.

Casting Choice: Elizabeth Debicki was announced as Princess Diana last August, and fans of the Netflix show were delighted to hear that the Australian actress will take on the role.

Leading man: Dominic West will take on the role of Prince Charles (in 1996), just as his marriage to Diana came to a turbulent end. The actor’s first look at the character was released earlier this month (left)

The last two series from The Crown will cover the history of the royal family through the 1990s and into 2003, but it is not yet known which moments will be seen.

There are many poignant moments to tap into, including the Queen’s speech on the 40th anniversary of her accession to the throne in 1992, in which she described the year as a “terrifying year”.

She was referring to the breakdown of three of her child marriages; Prince Andrew, Princess Anne and Prince Charles divorce Princess Diana.