Downton Abbey Films at Buckingham Palace: Characters Mix With Royalty In Stunning X-Mas Special
Downton films at Buckingham Palace: Characters from renowned series mix with royalty in stunning scenes from Christmas special
NEW As they climb the plush staircase side by side, watched by liveried footmen, there is no mistaking the glamour of the occasion. This is Downton Abbey's rebellious Lady Rose, accompanied by her aunt Cora, at her 'coming out' at Buckingham Palace. The scene is from the two-hour Christmas Day episode, which promises to be quite the contrast to last year's festive offering. Then, many fans complained that ITV had ruined their day by killing off much-loved character Matthew Crawley in a car crash.
Downton's battle royal: Buckingham Palace special takes on BBC for Christmas Day.
Yesterday ITV gave a tantalising peek at this year’s Downton special, set six months on from the end of the recently completed series four.
Debutante Lady Rose, played by 24-year-old Lily James, is at Buckingham Palace to be presented to society in a floor-length white gown, white gloves and an elaborate feathered head dress.
Usually up to mischief, she behaves herself as she curtseys for King George V and his wife Queen Mary.
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