Dame Joanna Lumley’s Remarkable 2025: From Netflix Success to Royal Recognition

A Year of Prestigious Achievements

Dame Joanna Lumley has taken on an exciting new role as Grandmama in the second series of the Netflix hit series Wednesday, set to premiere on August 8th, 2025. The veteran actress spoke about her participation in the series, describing it as ‘magic’ to be a part of.

Simultaneously, Lumley has been winning acclaim for her role as Felicity Sanderson in the BBC’s Amandaland, a spin-off of the BAFTA award-winning Motherland. The series follows the story of Amanda as she relocates from Chiswick to South Harlesden post-divorce, with Lumley playing her mother, a former model.

Royal Recognition and Charitable Endeavors

In a significant development, King Charles III will welcome Dame Joanna Lumley along with George and Amal Clooney to Buckingham Palace for The King’s Trust Awards 2025. The special reception will honor young people who have transformed their lives and made meaningful contributions to their communities.

The event will feature global categories including the Global Young Achiever Award, Amal Clooney Woman’s Empowerment Award, and the Global Sustainability Award. The reception will also mark the 10th anniversary of The King’s Trust International, with His Majesty cutting a celebratory cake during the event.

Continued Impact and Legacy

Throughout her illustrious career, Lumley has demonstrated remarkable versatility across acting, presenting, writing, and activism. Her wide-ranging achievements were recognized in 2022 when she was made a Dame for services to drama, entertainment and charity. She continues to be an advocate for numerous causes, serving as a patron of various organizations including Survival International, the Gurkha Justice Campaign, and Tree Aid, which enables communities in Africa’s drylands to fight poverty while improving the environment.