Meg Bellamy Moves On: The Crown Star Parts Ways with Long-Term Beau and Steps Into New Romance

The Crown’s Meg Bellamy Splits From Long-Term Boyfriend and Steps Out With New Love Interest

[IMAGE 1: Meg Bellamy and ex-boyfriend Connor Dutton smiling at an event. Caption: "Meg Bellamy and Connor Dutton kept their romance low-key before their split in late 2024."]

Meg Bellamy, the 22-year-old actress known for playing Kate Middleton in Netflix’s The Crown, has split from her long-term boyfriend, Connor Dutton, 27. The pair parted ways just before Christmas 2024, according to reports by the Daily Mail.

Connor, an acrobat and film crew member, previously worked with Meg at Legoland Windsor in her hometown of Berkshire. He publicly supported her career, calling her his "gorgeously talented girlfriend" when she landed her breakout role in The Crown. Meg, who responded with "I love you so much" at the time, has since moved on romantically.

New Romance with "Max"
Meg was recently spotted enjoying a glamorous night out with a new man, introduced as “Max,” at the Vanity Fair EE Rising Star Party in London. The duo appeared affectionate, with Meg telling reporters, “We’re having a wonderful night.”

[IMAGE 2: Meg and Max laughing at the Vanity Fair event. Caption: "Meg and new boyfriend Max at the Vanity Fair EE Rising Star Party in February 2025."]

From Unknown to Overnight Star
Meg’s rise to fame was unexpected. She submitted a self-taped audition for The Crown after producers issued an open casting call. Her portrayal of a young Kate Middleton—catching Prince William’s eye at St Andrews University—earned widespread praise. Ed McVey, who played Prince William, starred alongside her in the show’s sixth season, which covered the couple’s university years and early romance.

Reflecting on her sudden success, Meg admitted she’s unsure about pursuing Hollywood-level fame. “I feel so different [from A-list stars],” she told Mail+, referencing a chaotic Paris fashion show where crowds screamed for actors like Anya Taylor-Joy and Jenna Ortega. “That still doesn’t feel like my world… I don’t know if anyone wants that sort of crazy fame.”

[IMAGE 3: Meg as Kate Middleton and Ed McVey as Prince William in The Crown. Caption: "Meg and Ed McVey in The Crown’s St Andrews-era storyline."]

What’s Next for Meg?
Though she hasn’t announced new projects since The Crown, Meg revealed aspirations to work with director Steven Spielberg or actress Jodie Comer. Meanwhile, her personal life continues to draw attention as she navigates her newfound spotlight.

Fans of the show will remember Meg’s poignant performance as Kate, a role that required mirroring the future Princess of Wales’s poise and relatability. In real life, Meg’s journey—from Legoland employee to red-carpet rising star—proves equally compelling.

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Published: 12:49 GMT, 7 February 2025 | Updated: 13:26 GMT, 7 February 2025