Julie Andrews declines return for The Princess Diaries 3: "It's too late for me"

Julie Andrews confirmed on 10 August 2026 that she will not reprise Queen Clarisse Renaldi in The Princess Diaries 3. She told TODAY.com: "But it's too late for me to do it. I think the story has to continue in Princess Mia. It's her story. It's not really mine." Andrews, who turns 91, described herself to InStyle as essentially retired (Deadline, 2026-08-11).