Royals First Look: Discover the Real-Life Secrets Behind' The Crown' in New Official Companion Book If you can't wait for the second season's premiere, you're in luck By Diana Pearl Published on October 10, 2017 10:00 AM Share Tweet Pin Email The Crown kicks off its second season on December 8, but in the meantime fans can get their fix in a regal new book. Secrets, interviews and historical details behind the Netflix hit’s first season are featured in The Crown: The Official Companion, written by the series’ historical consultant Robert Lacey. And PEOPLE has an exclusive look at the new book in the trailer above. The Crown: The Official Companion includes side-by-side images of the real Queen Elizabeth, Winston Churchill, Princess Margaret and the rest of the show’s real-life characters, with the actors who play them in the exact scenes the show has recreated. And if you thought The Crown was juicy, wait until you get a peek at the story behind it. The Crown: The Official Companion is on sale on Oct. 17 and available for pre-order now.