Hugh in line for crown

HE’S known for his caustic one-liners and occasional flash of temper. So who better to play the Duke of Edinburgh than Hugh Laurie?

The British actor, 58, is reportedly being lined up to replace Matt Smith, who starred as the younger Prince Philip, in the third series of the hit Netflix drama The Crown, covering the 1960s to the 1980s.

Creator Peter Morgan, who has already announced Olivia Colman, 44, will play the Queen, taking over from Claire Foy, is said to be “very keen” on Laurie to portray Philip in middle age.