The time has finally come for actors Claire Foy and Matt Smith to hang up their crowns as their time playing Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, respectively, as their reign on Netflix original show The Crown comes to an end after season two.
But, before they bid 'adieu' to their beloved series, it sounds like the duo can't help but weigh in on the casting choice for future members of the royal family.
During Thursday night's Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, former Doctor Who star Matt had the perfect suggestion for who should play Prince Harry's fiancée Meghan Markle in future seasons of the series.
"Who's that singer? Who's the singer who goes out with Justin Bieber? Selena Gomez!" asked Matt as he sat alongside his co-star Claire.
"You love Selena Gomez," Claire joked before Matt added, "She's playing Meghan Markle!"
To be fair, the idea of the 25-year-old actress/singer playing the future royal isn't that abstract of an idea.
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After all, both actresses made their breaks in Hollywood as teenagers with appearances on kids' television programmes – Selena played Alex Russo in the Disney Channel television series Wizards of Waverly Place, while Meghan spoke out about feminism on Nick News.
Following the news of a royal engagement between Prince Harry and Meghan Markle last month, Claire told Andy Cohen: "We love it that they're getting married, it's amazing."
However, it looked like they lacked the same enthusiasm for the upcoming nuptials.
"She's an actress so that's great," added Claire, before Matt jokingly commented: "Well she's not anymore, her life is over."
Matt's comments follow the announcement that Meghan would officially no longer be playing her character Rachel Zane on the hit legal drama Suits, and would be retiring from her acting career to focus on royal duties.
Earlier this month, Matt admitted that he feels "sorry" for Meghan, having learned all too well the demands and pressures of being a royal from his role on The Crown.
"It's such a transition in her life, and it's such a huge thing to take on. Life as she knows it is gone. But hey, she's marrying the prince of Britain — how exciting for her," he said during a talk at the 92nd Street Y in New York City.
Well, from the looks of things, Meghan appears to be taking things in her stride just fine at the moment.
The Crown season two is available now on Netflix.
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