'The Crown': New Netflix series on Queen Elizabeth II gets official trailer (video)

Netflix's highly anticipated series, "The Crown," based on the early reign of Queen Elizabeth II, released its official trailer today. Claire Foy ("Wolf Hall") stars as Her Royal Highness alongside Matt Smith ("Doctor Who"), who plays the Queen's husband, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

With the Queen celebrating her 90th birthday earlier this year, it's nice to look back on how things all began.

"The Crown" begins streaming on Netflix Nov. 4.

Kate Middleton and Prince William welcome a baby girl

It's a girl!

Just in case you were unaware, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge (formerly known as Kate Middleton), and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, welcomed a baby girl in the Lindo Wing of St. Mary's Hospital in London on Saturday, May 2.

Prince William and Kate are expecting their second child

Did you hear the royal news?

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are expecting their second child, according to an official announcement released by the British Monarchy today.

Prince William and Kate Middleton: Proud parents show off Prince George at christening (photo)

Prince William (middle left), with Prince George of Cambridge in hand, and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge (middle right) greet Queen Elizabeth II (far right, in the blue hat) at Prince George's christening at St. James Palace in London. Photo courtesy of Just Jared.

The big day is finally here!

Prince George of Cambridge, newborn child of Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge (formerly known as Kate Middleton), was christened at the Chapel Royal at St. James Palace in London on Wednesday, Oct. 23.

Prince William and Kate release first family photos (photos included)

SIDE NOTE: Were you as fascinated by the royal birth as I was (and the rest of the world)?

The Duchess of Cambridge, formerly known as Kate Middleton, and the Duke of Cambridge, Prince William, welcomed son Prince George on July 22 at St. Mary's Hospital in Central London.

After showing him off in style on the steps of Lindo Wing, the part of the hospital where Kate gave birth, the day after he was born, William and Kate spent some quiet time at Kate's family estate in Bucklebury.

According to People, the recently released photos were taken by Kate's father, Michael, in the garden of their family home in early August. Also in the photos are William and Kate's adopted cocker spaniel, Lupo, and Kate's retriever, Tilly.

To see the additional photo, please continue reading after the jump:

Kate Middleton, The Duchess of Cambridge, gives birth to a boy

The royal baby is finally here!

According to a statement posted on The British Monarchy's Facebook page, Kate Middleton, The Duchess of Cambridge, safely gave birth to a boy at 4:24 p.m. BST on Monday, July 22, at St. Mary's Hospital in Central London. The baby weighed 8 pounds, 6 ounces. Kate's husband, Prince William, The Duke of Cambridge, was at her side during the birth.

The Queen, The Duke of Edinburgh, The Prince of Wales, The Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Harry and the rest of the members of both Kate and Prince William's families have been informed.

She and the baby are said to be doing well, according to the statement, and will stay in the hospital overnight.

The statement also included the following notes:

The Royal Wedding official photos are released!

Kate Middleton's reception gown (photo)

Photo via E! Online

Katy Perry shows off her royal pride (photo)

Photo via Katy Perry

More photos from the Royal Wedding!

Prince William & Kate Middleton arrive at Buckingham Palace, share a royal kiss (photos)

Prince William & Kate Middleton wed (photos)

Prince William and Kate Middleton were wed this morning at Westminster Abbey in London. Kate now holds the title Duchess of Cambridge, while William has gained the titles Duke of Cambridge, Earl of Strathearn and Baron Carrickfergus, given to him by his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II. Kate will be given the title Princess of Wales once her husband becomes immediate heir to throne of England.

Her dress was made by Sarah Burton, from the house of Alexander McQueen.

See more photos below:

Kate Middleton's wedding dress (photos)

Kate Middleton wore a beautiful dress by Sarah Burton at her nuptials to Prince William this morning at Westminster Abbey. The designer works in the house of Alexander McQueen and was revealed in televised commentary immediately before the ceremony.

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Lady Gaga Meets Queen Elizabeth II

Lady Gaga was granted a greet and chat session with the Queen of England on December 7. The visit took place moments after her performance in the Royal Variety Performance in Blackpool, England.**

The international star donned a leather (or pleather), red, long-sleeve dress that reached below her ankles. The dress allowed a wrinkled appearance at the top, which met a tight waist band, and below it, flowed out in a straight bottom, ending right where one could see Gaga's red pumps. The top of the sleeves had the same wringled, loose appearance as the top of the dress, but slimmed and tightened from her elbows to her wrists.

On her face, Gaga donned red sequence around her eyes and vibrant, red lipstick. Gaga's hair was blonde and curled to set off the dress.

*Note(s):

**1) http://justjared.buzznet.com/2009/12/08/lady-gaga-fish-chips-before-meeting-queen-elizabeth/

***2) Photo 1: http://cdn.buzznet.com/media/jj1//2009/12/gaga-queen/lady-gaga-miley-cyrus-michael-buble-queen-03.jpg

***3) Photo 2: http://cdn.buzznet.com/media/jj1//2009/12/gaga-queen/lady-gaga-miley-cyrus-michael-buble-queen-08.jpg