Filming for The Crown in Mallorca began this week, spotlighting the long-anticipated portrayal of Lady Diana. After several days of shooting scenes, the production is moving through key locations around Andratx Port as the drama unfolds on the island.
Australian actress Elizabeth Debicki has relocated to Mallorca to portray Diana during the era before the Paris car crash. She is joined by her on-screen partner, Khalid Abdalla, who is expected to arrive before the weekend to commence work on the island. The sixth season of the Netflix series continues to assemble its high-profile cast as the life of the late princess reaches new chapters. Abdalla is set to portray Dodi Al Fayed, the billionaire companion often associated with Diana during that memorable summer of 1997.
On Tuesday, the production highlighted the transformation of a former Bonet airport into a still-evocative African-airport setting. The crew selected the historic Pont d’Inca and its surrounding palm trees to recreate a moment that mirrors a royal arrival for a delegation traveling to a sub-Saharan nation. An actress underwent makeup and wardrobe adjustments to resemble a Princess in transit, while a group of local extras helped establish the scene, including a woman in a straw hat who delivered flowers to the performer and a man operating a vintage jeep as the take began.
The prior day’s shoot was paused to accommodate a tribute sequence. Filming arrangements honored the memory of a royal funeral event, with Khalid Abdalla and a double actor present for safety and continuity. The production team, known for crafting intense, cinematic periods, has been basing operations in a villa-like setting on the La Mola peninsula. This residence, spanning several thousand square meters, affords expansive views across Ponent and the nearby port of Andratx. In recent weeks, the villa has taken on a role reminiscent of a chic resort in a sun-drenched coastal town, echoing the summer atmosphere that surrounded Diana and her partner before the fateful events of 1997.
Cameramen, translators, and the rest of the crew have also captured shots aboard a vessel and along offshore routes. Cala Marmacen, located on La Mola’s southern flank, provides a scenic backdrop for maritime scenes. This enclave is notable for its association with a former prime minister and other senior figures, with Majorcan architect Pere Nicolau listed as the property owner. The chosen geography and architecture help anchor the series in a believable period setting, aligning the production with Mallorca’s rich cinematic history while offering audiences a sense of authenticity for this chapter of the royal narrative.