Peter Morgan will end The Crown after season six as the plot is too close to ...

The Crown will end after series six because recent events haven't had enough time to 'gain a proper perspective', an excutive producer has confirmed.

Suzanna Mackie revealed that the Royal drama will come to an end in the early 2000s, when Prince Harry and William were just teenagers, meaning Harry's wilder years and marriage to Meghan Markle will be avoided by the creators.

Speaking to Broadcast on Thursday, the producer, 35, claimed the Netflix show's creator Peter Morgan 'simply can't' write another season because recent history hasn't 'had time to gain a proper perspective'. 

She explained: 'Peter has said it very articulately, that he simply can't write something unless there has been time to gain a proper perspective.' 

Suzanne also reflected on the fact that Peter likes to leave a decade between The Crown's plot lines and current modern life. 

She explained: 'I think he's [Peter] always felt 10 years is the minimum amount of time that he can see something in a historical context, to allow him to really understand it. I don't think he'll deviate from that.

The executive producer continued: 'We all know these stories, but what Peter does so brilliantly is get underneath that, and understand the landscape in a more nuanced, complex, surprising way.'

The Crown insider then explained that if the show's script gets too close to present day events she fears the plot will start to feel contrived.  

Despite the show's success, Suzanne said she agreed with Peter's decision and thought it was definitely time to move on from the popular show. 

Reflecting on casting Emma Corrin as Diana, Princess of Wales, in season four,  Suzanne claimed it was one of her proudest career highlights.  

Emma was originally brought to the show to help out while Emerald Fennell ran her lines as Camilla Parker-Bowles. 

But after the young actress impressed executives at the read-through they gave her a screen test and realised 'that might be Diana'.  

Netflix announced last July that The Crown will air for six series after originally being confirmed to end with season five.

Creator Peter Morgan revealed he decided to 'return to the original plan,' meaning Imelda Staunton will now appear for two series as an older Queen Elizabeth II instead of the planned one.

In January 2020 it was previously announced that The Crown would end after its fifth series, with series four, airring late last year.

Peter said: 'As we started to discuss the storylines for Series 5, it soon became clear that in order to do justice to the richness and complexity of the story we should go back to the original plan and do six seasons.' 

The news was announced by Netflix on their Twitter account, as they wrote: 'News from the palace: we can confirm there will be a sixth (and final) season of @TheCrownNetflix, in addition to the previously announced five!'

The streaming service then clarified that fans will still have one more series featuring the current cast, including Olivia Colman and Helen Bonham Carter, with an older range of stars taking over in series five.  

In the fifth series Lesley Manville will take over the role of Princess Margaret from Helena Bonham Carter.

She was believed to have been producers first choice for the role, is set to play the Queen's younger sister during one of the 'darkest periods of her life.'

The role was also taken on by Vanessa Kirby in season one and two, documenting the early years of Princess Margaret's marriage to Anthony Armstrong Jones.

Netflix previously revealed that more than 73 million households have streamed at least part of show since it first launched in November 2016.

Series three of The Crown hit Netflix in November 2019, with Oscar-winner Olivia Colman taking the throne from Claire Foy, who portrayed the monarch in the first two seasons. 

The third series followed events including the Aberfan mining disaster, the moon landing, the romance between Prince Charles and Camilla Shand and the investiture of Charles as the Prince of Wales.    

Also appearing in the series are Tobias Menzies as Prince Phillip, Helena as Princess Margaret, Josh O'Connor as Prince Charles, and Ben Daniels as Anthony Armstrong Jones, the Earl of Snowdon.

Peter previously told The Sun: 'At the outset I had imagined The Crown running for six seasons.

'But now that we have begun work on the stories for season five it has become clear to me that this is the perfect time and place to stop.'

When The Crown was first announced, it was thought the series would run for six series, spanning six decades, and cover The Royal Family's history up to 2003.

Cindy Holland, vice president of original content at Netflix, said: 'The first three seasons of The Crown defined an era, and I know the upcoming fourth season will build further on that success. 

'It's a stunning example of award-winning entertainment, created in the UK and loved by millions of fans around the world.

'I fully support Peter Morgan's creative decision and am excited to see how he, Imelda Staunton and the cast and crew of season five, bring this landmark series to a fitting and spectacular end.'

Key moments in the Royal Family's history the show will not cover includes Meghan and Harry's decision to step back as senior Royals.

Meghan and Harry rocked the foundations of the Royal Family when they announced their shock decision as they 'work to become financially independent'.

In a turbulent year for the House of Windsor Prince Andrew was also 'sacked' from all Royal duties by the Queen after a disastrous Newsnight interview about his years of friendship with paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. 

Executive producer Suzanne Mackie shared earlier this year: 'To be honest, whatever the life of 'The Crown' is after where we are now, I doubt we'll ever go as far into the present day.'

It comes after it was revealed last week that The Crown bosses have cast Jonny Lee Miller as Prime Minister John Major in the upcoming series. 

In the 'surprise' casting, Netflix chiefs revealed the

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