Bela Bajaria, Netflix’s chief content officer, said it was a “groundbreaking show that will forever leave a mark on the television landscape”. She praised the “reflective” and “poignant” depiction of events over the last six series, saying: “It’s a series fit for a Queen, or maybe even three.”

The entire cast of season six was welcomed onto the stage ahead of the episode screening, to great audience fanfare. A short Q&A ahead of the final episode was hosted by The Crown Podcast.

Imelda Staunton, who played the late Queen, said it had been “extraordinary” to be part of the series, and mused whether the change of cast seen in The Crown would ever be done as successfully again.

Elizabeth Debicki, who portrays Princess Diana, said: “It’s been a profound privilege, an enormous privilege to play this character and to be trusted with her.

“It has taught me so much as a human being and so much as an actor…the challenge is so enormous that you really learn how to do your craft while you make this show. I’m just so proud to be a part of this cast and this show, it’s just been a joy.”