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Imelda Staunton has gushed about her time filming Downton Abbey: The Movie.

The actress, 33, told Town And Country that the part in the period drama has 'changed all her life' as she also met boyfriend Michael C. Fox on the show.

The princess, daughter of George V and Queen Mary,  will be played by Kate Phillips in the feature-length adaptation of Downton Abbey which will use her home in West Yorkshire in its set.

The film's producers have allowed eager fans a glimpse of the stunning scenes behind the highly- anticipated period drama Downton Abbey: The Movie.

The actor, 55, teased the possibility of a second Downton Abbey movie being made in the future, as he discussed the feature film with The Mirror on Wednesday.

George Herbert, the eighth Earl of Carnarvon and owner the grand castle which features in Downton Abbey, has revealed that the Queen is a fan of the hit show.

Dame Maggie Smith's Dowager Countess Crawley and  Downton Abbey newcomer Imelda Staunton are set to  face off in a battle of wills in a new dramatic new teaser clip from the upcoming film

The star with two left feet. Why producers had to call in the Army. And the twist that had the actors reeling. Imelda Staunton, Allen Leech and the Downton Abbey cast reveal the film's most startling secrets

This morning will air a special episode from Highclere Castle - the location used as Downton Abbey in the TV series and forthcoming movie.

Laura Carmichael and Hugh Bonneville and Laura Carmichael looked in fantastic spirits as they attended the photocall for the movie in Hamburg, Germany on Wednesday.

In an exclusive first look at the film Thomas struggles to hide his fury as he asked to step aside, and snaps that he 'won't be a sort of anything.'

The actress, 58, and writer, 70, appeared on Friday's Good Morning Britain where they also teased a potential sequel for the film.

They play father and daughter duo, Robert Crawley, Earl of Grantham and Lady Mary Crawley in Downton Abbey. 

Actress Michelle Dockery, 37, from Essex. has told how Kate Middleton, 37, 'met everyone from the drivers to the caterers and the actors' when she made a set visit to Downton Abbey in 2015.

Celebrating the release of the movie this week, Holly and Phil will broadcast live from Highclere Castle, where the film was shot, on Thursday.  

Director Michael Engler has allowed Downton Abbey fans a behind-the-scenes peek into the goings on on set of the TV series' forthcoming big screen adaptation.

Allen Leech's wife Jessica Blair Herman debuted her baby bump as the couple hit the red carpet for Downton Abbey's world premiere, held in London on Monday.

The pair looked every inch the happy couple as they attended the world premiere of Downton Abbey in Leicester Square on Monday.

Sophie McShera turned heads on the red carpet in a plunging black floor length dress as she joined the cast for the world premiere of Downton Abbey the movie, held in London, on Monday night.

It has been four long, desolate years since the last ever episode of everyone's favourite British costume drama, so the arrival of Downton the Movie is not a moment too soon.

Curtis Pritchard's latest project may be his most adventurous yet, as he dressed as a post-Edwardian butler with his brother AJ at the Downton Abbey premiere.

The actress, 84, looked in high spirits as she arrived at the premiere of the feature film adaptation of Downton Abbey in Leicester Square on Monday.

BRIAN VINER: The lavish production values and meticulous period detail transfer splendidly to the big screen. But in essence, this film is nothing more than an entire series in miniature.

After four years off our TV screens, Downton Abbey returned on Monday night for the world premiere of its big screen adaptation and received mixed reviews from critics.

The actress, 33, attended the star-studded bash held at Quaglino's restaurant wearing an off-the-shoulder mini dress with statement puff sleeves.

The actress, 32, looked nothing short of sensational as she attended the red carpet premiere of Downton Abbey in Leicester Square on Monday.

Michelle Dockery, Elizabeth McGovern and Laura Carmichael led the star-studded glamour as they arrived at the Downton Abbey Movie premiere on Monday night. 

The TV star, 35, cut a glamorous figure as she attended the premiere of the feature film adaptation of Downton Abbey with her husband Richard Sutton in Leicester Square on Monday.

Downton Abbey stars Laura Carmichael and Michelle Dockery looked uber glamorous as they arrived at The One Show on Tuesday.

Imelda appeared on Wednesday's episode of This Morning alongside co-star Laura Carmichael, who returns as Lady Edith.   

The Love Island star, 28, donned a traditional black and lace maid's outfit as she enjoyed a chat with Alison about the films previously shot at the location.

Hosts Holly, 38, and Phillip, 57, presented This Morning from Downton Abbey's Highclere Castle on Thursday, where the TV series and film are shot.

The much-anticipated Downton Abbey film is released in British cinemas today, bringing with it a wealth of etiquette lessons, according to MailOnline's expert William Hanson.

Laura Carmichael, 33, and Michelle Dockery, 37, rocked casual chic as they arrived at Washington Dulles Airport in Washington D.C. on Friday to launch Downton Abbey's US movie promo.

Back in the Seventies, much-loved television shows were regularly turned into films, and for eager audiences it often proved a rather disorientating experience.

Lady Fiona, second wife to the Earl of Carnarvon, requested his children leave Highclere Castle, Hampshire, the famous home of the Crawley family in the ITV drama, it was claimed.

The actresses and several other members of the Downton Abbey cast all attended a BAFTA screening of the film in New York City on Monday.

Michelle Dockery, Laura Carmichael and Allen Leech are Town & Country's October 2019 cover stars, appearing in a sumptuous photoshoot that captures the nostalgia of the period drama.

Allen Leech's wife Jessica Blair Herman looked absolutely glowing as they attended the New York premiere of the Downton Abbey movie on Monday.

The Hillary Clinton aide, 43, has been keeping a low profile in recent weeks following Dailymail.com's reports that Weiner, a disgraced politician, was living in the same Manhattan block.

The British cast continue the story of the Crawley family in the feature-length drama written by the show's creator Julian Fellowes and directed by Michael Engler.

The 37-year-old actress stepped out in style on Wednesday, when she visited the New York City studios of ABC's daytime talk show The View.

Several stars turned out for a reception hosted by The British Consulate General in Los Angeles on Thursday.

PBS's drama series Downton Abbey is returning as a feature film this weekend, and projections have the movie pegged to fare rather well as compared to other titles opening at the same time.

In scenes set to air on Saturday's edition of the Jonathan Ross Show, the pair joked that that the iconic British actress, 84, 'loves a meme'.