‘The Crown’ production has over $200,000 in stolen antique props

Keep calm and keep filming.

Netflix has confirmed that season 5 of ‘The Crown’ suffered a major theft to the tune of £150,000, or $201,000, after three production trucks were broken into on February 18.

The heist happened at a truck park in Mexborough, Yorkshire, where ‘The Crown’ was filming nearby. More than 350 items were taken, including a replica of a Fabergé carriage egg from the 1897 Imperial Russian coronation purchased by the Queen’s grandfather, as well as 12 sets of silver candelabra, jewellery, a grandfather clock father William IV, a 10-piece silver dressing table, St. Louis gilt crystal glassware and decanters, and a domed aviary, by The mirror.

“The stolen items are not necessarily in the best condition and therefore of limited resale value,” ‘The Crown’ set designer Alison Harvey told the Gazette (via Variety). “However, they are valuable as exhibits for the British film industry.”

Netflix said: “We can confirm that the antiques were stolen and we hope they will be found and returned safely. Replacements will be found, filming is not expected to be delayed.

The streaming platform too confirmed that a police investigation was underway with South Yorkshire Police.

Season 5 of “The Crown” began filming in July 2021; the theft occurred during the last week of production. Next season adds Elizabeth Debicki as Princess Diana, Dominic West as Prince Charles, Imelda Staunton as Queen and Jonathan Pryce as Prince Philip.

While reports about the accuracy of ‘The Crown’ depiction of the royal family have been disputed, the critically acclaimed Netflix series has been at the center of a major ongoing debate over the treatment of the British monarchy. Prince Harry told James Corden “The Last Late Show” that the series is “loosely based on the truth”.

Harry continued: “They don’t claim to be news… But basically it gives you a rough idea of ​​what that lifestyle is – what the pressures are of putting duty and service above family and all. the rest – what may follow.”

The former royal title holder added: “I am much more comfortable with “The Crown” than with stories written about my family, my wife or myself. Because that’s the difference between what’s obviously fiction, take it as you like, but it’s been reported as fact because you’re supposed to be a news story. I have a real problem with that.”

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