It’s a Palace coup, Elsie

OF COURSE, where the King Haig) usurps housekeeper Mrs and Queen go, their royal staff Carson (Phyllis Logan, inset) and go, too. Tension breaks out coldly informs the loyal retainers among the Downton servants their part in the impending visit will when the royal butler (David be nothing. Such impudence!

‘I am the King’s butler. We have come to Downton in advance of their Majesties’