Watch: The Crown: The Weight of The Crown Featurette

It’s easy to see Her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth II as a stoic monarch and a nominal figurehead, and you’re correct in these assertions. However, there’s more to this lady than we typically see, like many great public figures.

The Crown looks to chronicle the real life drama of Her Majesty, played by Claire Foy, from her marriage in 1947 to present day. The trailer shows off the perils she faced early in her regency, from her young age to which she ascended the throne, to eschewing personal happiness for the sake of the monarchy. Matt Smith, of Doctor Who fame, portrays Prince Philip, husband to Queen Elizabeth II.

This new show is expected to run for a whopping sixty episodes over six seasons. Its first season will air in its entirety on 4 November.