The Downton Abbey movie hits cinema screens in September, and on Tuesday fans were finally given their first look at the hugely anticipated big screen spin off from the TV favourite.
The first trailer was unveiled, featuring all of the much-loved cast from the ITV show penned by Julian Fellowes, which aired its final episode in 2015 after six series.
Picking up in 1927 (over a year after the endpoint of the series), the trailer is based on changing times, and sees the Crawley family and their staff preparing for a royal visit from George V and Queen Mary.
They're back: The Downton Abbey movie hits cinema screens in September, and on Tuesday fans were finally given their first look at the hugely anticipated big screen spin off from the TV favourite
The trailer opens with Lord Grantham (Hugh Bonneville) asking his mother the Dowager Countess of Grantham (Maggie Smith) if she wants to stay for dinner, remarking 'it's a buffet.'
The family matriarch is unsure though, exclaiming 'well I'm not changed,' only to be told she just needs to take off her hat for such a low-key occasion. 'You talk as if that were easy.' she quips.
As the words 'They live like royalty but are they ready for the real thing?' flash up on screen, Lord Grantham is seen getting important post, revealing to his family 'Heavens, the King and Queen are coming to stay,' while his mother predicts 'here we go.'
Royal visit: The first trailer was unveiled, featuring all of the much-loved cast from the ITV show, which aired its final episode in 2015 after six series
It's a flurry of activity as both upstairs and downstairs prepare for the regal visit. 'A royal luncheon, a parade and a dinner? I'm going to have to sit down,' declares cook Mrs Patmore (Lesley Nicol).
The film's new faces feature in the trailer as Killing Eve and Four Weddings star David Haig makes his first appearance as the King's butler, paying an advance visit to check things are in order.
He is seen clashing with Mrs Hughes (Phyllis Logan) while a new French chef riles up Mrs Patmore.
You've got mail: Lord Grantham is seen getting important post, revealing to his family 'Heavens, the King and Queen are coming to stay,' while his mother predicts 'here we go'
'The royal butler's terribly scary' decides Lady Mary (Michelle Dockery) who takes matters into her hands by paying a visit to her beloved butler (Jim Carter) to ask the retired head of household to
