Downton Abbey(2019) Today

In the 2019 film , the story is set in 1927 and follows the Crawley family and their loyal staff as they prepare for a monumental event: a royal visit from King George V and Queen Mary .

A mysterious stranger arrives, mistakenly believing Tom Branson might assist in an assassination attempt on the King. Instead, Tom helps foil the plot. Downton Abbey(2019)

The arrival of the royal household's own arrogant staff quickly creates friction with Downton's servants, who feel pushed aside in their own home. Determined to serve the King and Queen themselves, the Downton staff—led by the retired but briefly returned —stage a "servants' rebellion" to reclaim their roles. In the 2019 film , the story is

The film features several interwoven subplots that blend personal drama with the grandeur of the royal visit: The arrival of the royal household's own arrogant

Lady Edith deals with the news of a surprise pregnancy, while Lady Mary considers the future and viability of Downton in a rapidly changing modern world.

Tom meets Lucy Smith , the maid of Lady Bagshaw, and the two spark a connection that eventually leads to marriage in the sequels.