Caption: Prince William admitted that he and Kate love Downton Abbey
In a scenario that would have the servants furiously polishing the silver, royalty is expected on the set of Downton Abbey. The cast and crew of the popular TV series are preparing to host the Duchess of Cambridge, née Kate Middleton, who will visit on 12 March. It will be one of the pregnant royal's final public engagements before giving birth to a brother or sister for Prince George.
Her visit next Thursday follows one this week by the Countess of Wessex, who accompanied Mexico's First Lady Angélica Rivera. There was excitement on Twitter as Kensington Palace announced Kate's outing to Ealing Studios.
One user enthused: "Best pairing since Carson & Mrs Hughes:#Duchessof Cambridge to visit Downton set next Thurs. Who will curtsey to whom?" – no doubt a reference to Dame Maggie Smith's character the acid-tongued Dowager Countess, who never willingly defers to anyone. Click link for full post from Hello Magazine.