Does Lord Grantham have an illegitimate son?

She knows that Thomas is the illegitimate son of O'Brien and Lord Grantham – and the rightful heir to the house.

Does Mrs O'Brien have a child?

O'Brien has never had children of her own, and that may have something to do with how protective she becomes of Alfred. In February 1922, she sneaked away in the night to travel to India to be a lady's maid to Susan MacClare, Marchioness of Flintshire.

What happens to Miss O'Brien in Downton Abbey?

She had been caught by Mrs. Hughes turning her room inside out! In the first season finale, O'Brien had left a piece of soap near Cora's tub, causing her to slip and miscarry her late in life pregnancy.

Does Lady Grantham have a fourth child?

Lady Grantham has three daughters, Mary, Edith and Sybil, and her main focus has been their happiness and success.

Who is rightful heir in Downton Abbey?

George Crawley - the son of Mary and Matthew, the heir to Downton Abbey.

Does Tom get the maid pregnant?

Edna Braithwaite

Ah yes, the scheming maid who tried to hit on Tom while he was mourning Sybil's death, got fired, then managed to worm her way back into Downton to work as Cora's lady's maid, then pursued Tom relentlessly until she finally hit that and then tried to convince him he had gotten her pregnant.

Does Lord Grantham sleep with Jane?

SPOILER ALERT: Downstairs comes upstairs as Downton's Earl has secret bedroom tryst with his new maid. Things are about to get steamy at the Grantham country house in Downton Abbey. Viewers will see the Earl of Grantham commit the ultimate betrayal as he shares a steamy kiss with his maid, Jane, on Sunday night.

Where did Cora Crawley get her money?

Cora belonged to a wealthy American family and she had her inheritance signed away as a dowry when she married Robert. Cora's fortune got tied to the Grantham estate and entailed away from the Crawley daughters, who could not inherit the money or the estate, being women.

What caused the miscarriage in Downton Abbey?

When Thomas tells O'Brien that Cora is advertising for a new maid, O'Brien's rage makes her arrange an accident for Cora resulting in the miscarriage of her baby boy.

Why did O'Brien cause Lady Grantham's miscarriage?

Another dastardly plot by evil ladies' maid O'Brien. Mistakenly believing that she was about to be sacked, O'Brien planted a wet bar of soap beside Cora's bath. The pregnant Cora duly slipped and miscarried her baby. To be fair to O'Brien, she was stricken with remorse for at least a couple of episodes.

Does Tom Branson remarry in Downton Abbey?

Fans will also have been delighted to see that chauffeur Tom has found love again as he appears to remarry in wedding scenes that see him and maid Lucy Smith (Tuppence Middleton) tie the knot. Tom married into the aristocratic Crawley family only to be devastated by the death of his first wife, Lady Sybil.

Does Cora poison Lord Grantham?

Cora decides who's inheriting – and it's not Lady Mary's son

Lady Grantham poisons Lord Grantham (already nearly dead anyway after contracting a rare form of slow-acting rabies from Isis) and on his deathbed he acknowledges Thomas as his son.

Why did Lady Sybil leave Downton Abbey?

Jessica played Mary and Edith's beloved sister, Sybil, on the show, but left in season three after her character died shortly after childbirth. Speaking about leaving, she told Radio Times: "I didn't want to fall into my comfort zone too much. My contract was ending and I was unsure about signing away another year.

What happens to Marigold in Downton Abbey?

However, Violet and later Cora eventually learned the truth, along with most of the family, and Cora arranged for Marigold to live at Downton as Edith's "ward". With Edith's marriage to Bertie, Marigold would move to her stepfather's estate of Brancaster Castle and probably live out her childhood there.

What operation did Lady Mary have?

Mrs Bates is in bloom and Lady Mary is ready to whisk her back to London for a 'cervical cerclage'. Now, the producers of Downton have again made an historical scientific mistake. The operation of Cervical cerclage was not actually described until the 1950s!

What did Bates whisper to O Brien?

First, we deliciously learn what Bates whispered to O'Brien: "her ladyship's soap." Yes, that would be the trump card that Thomas needed.

Who was the highest paid actor on Downton Abbey?

Dame Maggie Smith reigns over the Downton Abbey cast in earnings. With her sharp wit and amazing one-liners, Violet Grantham, the Dowager Countess, played by Dame Maggie Smith, was, perhaps, the most memorable "Downton Abbey" character of all.

Do families still live like Downton Abbey?

Hughes and the rest of the staff at Downton Abbey still exist today. Many of the great houses of England prevail (though they are as likely to be occupied by international billionaires with superyachts as they are by aristocrats).

Does Ethel give up Charlie?

Ethel decides to give Charlie to his grandparents to raise in May 1920 as she had ended up turning to prostitution to feed herself and Charlie and realised she couldn't give him the life he deserved.

Was Patrick in Downton Abbey an imposter?

Suddenly she realizes who he is claiming to be, and tries to ask him but cannot get the words out. Major Gordon then responds to the question that yes, he is Patrick Crawley. He claims that he survived the Titanic sinking, but had developed amnesia and was sent to Canada since he was mistaken for a Canadian.

Do Matthew and Lavinia get married?

↑ Matthew and Lavinia's wedding is stated as being in April; Episode 2.08 starts in April 1919 as shown with the opening credits. It is 3 days before the wedding, as mentioned by Lady Mary in the opening scene. Shortly after, Lavinia falls victim to the Spanish Flu and dies.

What surgery did Lord Grantham have?

Lord Grantham was lucky to survive his burst ulcer – surgery and medicine in 1925 were nowhere near today's standards. Someone who finds themselves with an ulcer today lives in a world with a far better understanding of the condition and a range of treatment options – made possible by research with animals.

Does Tom sleep with Edna?

Edna, still fixated on Tom, got him drunk and then snuck into his room at night. They slept together and Edna lied to Tom that she was pregnant as a ploy for him to marry her. But Tom was smart enough to get Mrs. Hughes to confront her and Edna left.

Who does Daisy end up with in Downton Abbey?

By the series finale, she's married to Richard Grey, who gave up his estate in order to be with her. But the wedding bells might still be ringing at Downton Abbey. According to actress Sophie McShea, her character Daisy is engaged to Andy the footman in the upcoming film.

Does Mary remarry?

Mary (Michelle Dockery), the family's eldest daughter, finally found love again years after the tragic death of her husband, Matthew. Given that Matthew died in a car crash, Mary agreed to marry Henry Talbot (Matthew Goode) provided he give up his dangerous racecar driving profession and open a car shop instead.