The Crown series 5: The crew return to the Costa del Sol for upcoming scenes as filming gets underway in sunny Marbella The last two series of The Crown will cover the Royal Family in the 1990s to 2003 No official release date has been announced for season five but it will air in 2022 By Millie Payne For Mailonline Published: 20:10 BST, 27 September 2021 | Updated: 20:10 BST, 27 September 2021 Viewcomments The Crown crew returned to the Costa del Sol on Monday as filming got underway in Marbella. Shots captured in sunny southern Spain showed director Philip Martin on set of the highly anticipated fifth series. Additional images reflected the idyllic scenery, with a vintage Mercedes garnering much attention as it was photographed with scenic accommodation in the background. The Crown series 5: The crew returned to the Costa del Sol for upcoming scenes as filming got underway in sunny Marbella on Monday Another moment from on set gave a glimpse of a luxe yacht, as suited and booted men gathered around an additional car that was depicted in the foreground. The last two series of The Crown will cover the Royal Family in the 1990s to 2003. The crew will be picking up the story where it left off in the fourth season - and the latest trip to the Costa del Sol is not the team's first. On set: A vintage Mercedes garnered much attention as it was photographed with scenic accommodation in the background New scenes: Shots captured in sunny southern Spain showed director Philip Martin on set of the highly anticipated fifth series Scenic: Another moment from on set gave a glimpse of a luxe yacht, as suited and booted men gathered around an additional car that was depicted in the foreground In the third series, the Torremolinos Palacio de Ferias was transformed into a 1960s airport. A royal visit of Charles and Diana's was also recreated in Malaga for the fourth series. The crew used the roof of the AC Malaga Palacio hotel to film scenes of a crowd welcoming the couple to Brisbane in Australia. Future scenes: The last two series of The Crown will cover the Royal Family in the 1990s to 2003 Back in Spain: The crew will be picking up the story where it left off in the fourth season - and the latest trip to the Costa del Sol is not the team's first Spanish return: In the third series, the Torremolinos Palacio de Ferias was transformed into a 1960s airport and a royal visit of Charles and Diana's was also recreated in Malaga for the fourth series Elsewhere, Gillian Anderson, who took on the role of Margaret Thatcher, filmed scenes at the Gran Hotel Miramar. Josh O’Connor and Emma Corrin - Prince Charles and Diana in the previous series - featured in scenes shot in the gardens of Concepción, where it looked as if the royals were driving through Adelaide in Australia in a car. Australian actress Elizabeth Debicki, 31, has already been announced as replacing British star Emma as Diana in the fifth series of the Netflix drama. Imelda Staunton will replace Olivia Colman as Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Charles will now be played by Dominic West. Key historical moments involving the Royal Family between 1999 and 2003 1999: The marriage of the Queen's son Prince Edward and Sophie Wessex: The wedding took place at St George's Chapel in Windsor. 2000: The Queen celebrates the Millennium: Millennium celebrations take place throughout the UK. The Millennium Dome in London is officially opened by HM The Queen on January 1. 2001: Queen Elizabeth reacts to 9/11 terrorist attacks: A week after the tragedy she sent a message to the British ambassador to Washington, Sir Christopher Meyer to offer her condolences. She wrote: 'Each and every one of us has been shocked and numbed by what we have witnessed in these recent days. 'At your service today, we think especially of the British victims. These are dark and harrowing times for families and friends of those who are missing or who suffered in the attack - many of you here today. 'My thoughts and my prayers are with you all now and in the difficult days ahead'. On September 13 The Queen ordered the Changing of the Guard ceremony to be paused for a two minute silence, followed by the playing of the American national anthem. 2002: The Queen's Golden Jubilee: The Queen celebrated the milestone on February 6 and it was an international event to mark the 50th anniversary of her ascension to the throne. On June 4, an estimated one million people headed to central London to line The Mall on the last day of the official celebrations. Queen guitarist Brian May played 'God Save The Queen' from the roof of Buckingham Palace in her honour. 2002: The Queen dines at 10 Downing Street with the five living former Prime Ministers who served under her. She met with Tony Blair, John Major, Margaret Thatcher, James Callaghan and Edward Heath. 2002: The death of Princess Margaret: The Queen's younger sister dies after suffering a stroke aged 71. The pair had had a troubled relationship after The Queen said she couldn't marry her love Peter Townsend. 2002: The Queen Mother dies: She passed away aged 101 at Royal Lodge Windsor. Advertisement Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility