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

Kingly kedgeree, lobster cutlets and cocktails the Crawleys would have quaffed, in this extract from the new Downton Abbey recipe books

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.'

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.

BRIAN VINER: An early Seventies episode of Upstairs, Downstairs, an ITV period drama of beloved memory, revolved around a visit to the big house in Belgravia by the King and Queen.

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'.

EXCLUSIVE: She has gone from working-class prisoner in Vera Drake to the aristocracy as Lady Bagshaw in the Downton Abbey movie. Now Imelda Staunton has achieved royal status in The Crown.

Get ready for Christmas with these recipes from a new book by Lady Carnarvon, chatelaine of Highclere Castle, the real Downton Abbey. Pictured, mince pies.

Get ready for Christmas with these recipes from a new book by Lady Carnarvon, chatelaine of Highclere Castle, the real Downton Abbey. Pictured, Christmas cake.

Get ready for Christmas with these recipes from a new book by Lady Carnarvon, chatelaine of Highclere Castle, the real Downton Abbey. Pictured, Christmas pudding.

Get ready for Christmas with these recipes from a new book by Lady Carnarvon, chatelaine of Highclere Castle, the real Downton Abbey. Pictured, gingerbread.

Edward Kemp claims that middle and upper class actors are being cast because of a rise in the success of British TV shows such as The Crown and Downton Abbey.

Close friends say Claire Foy is providing a consoling shoulder for Matt Smith, whose relationship with girlfriend Lily James, has been the subject of increasing talk among showbiz insiders.

The annual 20ft Norwegian Spruce has been hoisted at Downton Abbey's Highclere Castle. It is the same traditional tree as Trafalgar Square and the job requires a structured plan.

Successful applicants will be paid a 'competitive' hourly rate and offered shared accommodation on the 5,000-acre Berkshire estate owned by The Earl and Countess of Carnarvon.

The trailer for the exciting new show by Downton Abbey's creator Julian Fellowes was released on Friday, and teased an intense family drama.

The Downton Abbey star, 58, joked on Wednesday that she made the Hollywood icon, 56, 'the man he is' today thanks to their scenes in 1994 rom-com The Favour.

Maxine Peake has claimed Northern actors still face discrimination for their accents and end up being cast as servants because they are seen as uneducated.

Lady Carnarvon told on This Morning Downton Abbey's Highclere Castle, in Hampshire, has 'zero income' amid the coronavirus crisis.

SEBASTIAN SHAKESPEARE: The Carnarvons have gone out of their way to try to find a solution - but the road to Downton has hit a few bumps.

The 73-year-old said the #MeToo campaign, which supports female victims of sexual harassment and assault, risked linking harmless behaviour with that of sex offender Harvey Weinstein.

Lord Fellowes, creator of the ITV period drama, and two of its stars, Hugh Bonneville and Elizabeth McGovern, will take fans on an 'ultimate insider tour' of the castle, delivered online.

One of the legacies of lockdown could be that we all end up with spotless homes. With time on our hands, we are turning into a nation of housekeepers, fearlessly delving into dusty corners.

Arriving at London's O2 Arena, former Love Island star Gabby Allen, 26, led the way for the most questionable fashion choices at the NTA Awards tonight.

Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly made history at the National Television Awards on Tuesday as they won the Best Presenter Award for the nineteenth year in a row.

Strictly Come Dancing walked away victorious at the National Television Awards on Tuesday night as the programme won the Talent Show gong. 

The former Love Island star, 27, was seen to launch a shocking attack after he was called 'a c**t', when the photographer in question failed to capture a shot of Chris with his girlfriend Jesy Nelson

In a video shared by her pal, Mollie, to Instagram, the giggling Love Island star, 40, could be seen attempting to the climb the wall but quickly chickening out as she got too high.

Quotation - dated 31.10.2011 - Hiring of vehicles on monthly basis for the official use of Office of the Registrar of Companies –cum- Official Liquidator, Orissa, Cuttack

Ian Hickton, from Stoke, was staying as a guest at an Airbnb last weekend when he found a list of very specific bathroom rules and shared them on Twitter. One stated men should 'sit down' for a wee.

Interior designer and mother-of-one Kyly Clarke, 38, has landed her 'dream job' as a new judge on Seven's House Rules for 2020.

Australian House Rules 2014 winner Lisa Lamond has revealed she puts her two young daughters to bed in tomorrow's clothes to get a jump start on the following day.

She's the cricket WAG who has forged a career as an interior design expert and lifestyle entrepreneur.

Kyly and Michael Clarke announced their separation on Wednesday, after reportedly living apart for five months. 

Kyly Clarke announced her shock split from her cricketer husband Michael last month after seven years of marriage. 

Kyly Clarke has publicly thrown her support behind estranged husband Michael, following the death of his aunt. 

House Rules: High Stakes will see eight teams renovate the penthouse on the 32-storey Focus Tower at Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast. 

House Rules: High Stakes host Abbey Gelmi is set to shoot to stardom as one of the faces of the revamped renovation show. 

Kyly Clarke and her husband Michael Clarke announced their separation in February, after seven years of marriage.

She's the biggest star on the new season of House Rules: High Stakes. And on Tuesday, all eyes were on Kyly Clarke, 38, when she made her debut on the revamped Channel Seven renovation series.

She is rumoured to be dating retired Australian cricket captain Michael Clarke following his split from wife Kyly last year.

Kyly Clarke is the biggest star on House Rules: High Stakes. And it appeared she captured the attention of some of the male contestants on Wednesday night's episode

Kyly Clarke isn't letting the risqué Instagram posts of her estranged husband Michael's new girlfriend steal her spotlight.

House Rules: High Stakes star Kyly Clarke was nowhere to be seen on Thursday night's episode of the series. 

Michael Clarke recently split from fashion designer Pip Edwards after a brief romance that began following his separation from wife Kyly last year.

Kyly Clarke recently shared a cryptic post about gratitude and family life after it was revealed that her estranged husband Michael had split from Pip Edwards.

Kyly Clarke is reportedly seeking comfort in a new friend following her split from retired Australian cricket captain Michael Clarke.

Kyly Clarke, like the rest of us, is currently in self-isolation with her four-year-old daughter Kelsey Lee, who she shares with her former partner Michael Clarke.

Kyly Clarke showcased her gym-honed figure as she did an 'arm day' workout.