The sixth and final season of Netflix’s The Crown brought the royal saga to a close — and its music does much of the emotional heavy lifting. The original score is by British composer Martin Phipps, performed with The Chamber Orchestra of London, while the show’s needle-drops lean hard into late-’90s nostalgia. Here is the complete guide to every song, the score and the official soundtrack album for The Crown Season 6.
Part 1 (episodes 1–4) premiered on 16 November 2023 and Part 2 (episodes 5–10) followed on 14 December 2023, tracing the final months of Diana, Princess of Wales, through to Queen Elizabeth II reflecting on the end of her reign.
Quick Facts: The Crown Season 6 Soundtrack
| TV Series | The Crown (Season 6 — final season) |
| Score Composer | Martin Phipps |
| Performed By | The Chamber Orchestra of London |
| Part 1 Release | 16 November 2023 (Episodes 1–4) |
| Part 2 Release | 14 December 2023 (Episodes 5–10) |
| Official Album | The Crown: Season Six (Soundtrack from the Netflix Original Series) |
| Length | ~39 minutes · 12 tracks |
| Listen On | Apple Music · Spotify |
| Watch On | Netflix |
The Score: Martin Phipps & The Chamber Orchestra of London
Martin Phipps returned to score the final season, as he has since Season 3 — building on the original main theme written by Hans Zimmer for the very first season. His writing for The Crown is defined by restraint: fragile strings, wordless choral textures and a deep sense of melancholy that suits a season built around grief and the close of an era. For Season 6 he recorded with The Chamber Orchestra of London.
The official album, The Crown: Season Six (Soundtrack from the Netflix Original Series), collects Phipps’s cues across roughly 12 tracks and about 39 minutes. You can stream it in full on Apple Music and Spotify.
Every Licensed Song in The Crown Season 6 (by Scene)
Beyond the orchestral score, Season 6 is steeped in late-’90s pop and rock that pins the drama firmly to 1997. These are the most talked-about needle-drops and the moments they score:
| Song | Artist | Where It Plays |
|---|---|---|
| “Fastlove, Pt. 1” | George Michael | Diana and her sons board the helicopter |
| “Spinning the Wheel” | George Michael | Dodi and Diana aboard the yacht |
| “When You Tell Me That You Love Me” | Julio Iglesias | Dodi plays it as he proposes to Diana |
| “Tubthumping” | Chumbawamba | Diana and William in the car |
| “Hush” | Kula Shaker | Diana spends time with her sons |
| “Paranoid Android” | Radiohead | Heard through Prince William’s headphones |
Other needle-drops across the season include Daft Punk’s “Da Funk,” rounding out a soundtrack that leans heavily on 1997 nostalgia.
Where to Stream the Soundtrack
The official score album is available on Apple Music and Spotify. All ten episodes of the final season stream on Netflix — and for more scores from the platform, browse our Netflix soundtracks hub.
The Crown Season 6 Cast
- Imelda Staunton as Queen Elizabeth II
- Elizabeth Debicki as Diana, Princess of Wales
- Dominic West as Charles, Prince of Wales
- Olivia Williams as Camilla Parker Bowles
- Jonathan Pryce as Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
- Lesley Manville as Princess Margaret
- Khalid Abdalla as Dodi Fayed
- Salim Daw as Mohamed Al-Fayed
- Bertie Carvel as Tony Blair
- Ed McVey as Prince William
- Meg Bellamy as Catherine Middleton
- Luther Ford as Prince Harry
Frequently Asked Questions
Who composed the music for The Crown Season 6?
The original score was composed by Martin Phipps, performed with The Chamber Orchestra of London. Phipps has scored the series since Season 3.
What is the song when Dodi proposes to Diana?
It is “When You Tell Me That You Love Me” by Julio Iglesias, which Dodi Fayed plays as he proposes.
Is there an official The Crown Season 6 soundtrack album?
Yes. The Crown: Season Six (Soundtrack from the Netflix Original Series) by Martin Phipps is available on Apple Music and Spotify, with around 12 tracks.
How many episodes are in The Crown Season 6?
Ten episodes, released in two parts — Part 1 (episodes 1–4) on 16 November 2023 and Part 2 (episodes 5–10) on 14 December 2023.
Where can I watch The Crown Season 6?
All episodes of the final season stream on Netflix.
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