She united people and she was a massive symbol of continuity and dignity and grace.

Foy previouslytalked to The Wrapin 2017 about the challenges of playing such a significant figure.

Its hard enough alone to imagine yourself as the queen.

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On Sept. 8, Mirren honored the queen with an Instagram post.

We mourn a woman, who, with or without the crown, was the epitome of nobility.

However, last year, the actordidfilm a brief video from the set of the series.

Claire Foy played Queen Elizabeth II on ‘The Crown.’ Photo via Netflix

Hopefully, I look calm, collected, and capable, she says in the video.

My stomach, meanwhile, is doing somersaults.

While Colman hasnt commented on the queens death, she has shared her feelings about the monarch before.

Queen Elizabeth’s death prompted reactions from actors who have played the queen. Screenshot via HBO…

Colman clarified that she wouldnt dare suggest that [she understands] the real queen, though.

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Actors who have played Queen Elizabeth II include Stella Gonet. Screenshot via Hulu

Imelda Staunton is the new actor playing Queen Elizabeth II on ‘The Crown.’ Photo via Netflix

Olivia Colman is one of several actors who have played Queen Elizabeth II. Photo via Netflix