Is Thomas the illegitimate son of Lord Grantham?

She knows that Thomas is the illegitimate son of O’Brien and Lord Grantham – and the rightful heir to the house. His first act as the new Lord Grantham is to change the family’s coat of arms to a picture of a maroon leather glove.

What happens to Thomas Barrow in Downton?

In the final episode, Thomas would temporarily leave Downton to work for another family, but he hated it. He would return to Downton and would later become the new butler, as Carson would finally retire due to the palsy. By this time, Barrow realized how far he had come from a conniving footman in the first seasons.

Who does Tom Branson end up with?

Downton Abbey 2 FIRST LOOK: Teaser sees beloved chauffeur Tom Branson find love again as he appears to MARRY maid Lucy Smith. A teaser trailer for the Downton Abbey movie sequel was released on Wednesday, transporting fans back to the 1920s.

How much does Downton Abbey pay to use Highclere Castle?

In 2013, the New York Times wrote that it costs $1.5 million a year to run Highclere Castle. The Countess has done everything she can to make sure the estate continues to rake in that amount. With the help of Downton, they’re on a steady course for being financially stable for years to come.

Does Thomas Barrow get a boyfriend?

Midway through the new trailer, it appears that sometime-villain and butler Thomas Barrow (Robert James-Collier) has found himself a boyfriend as we glimpse him strolling with, and then kissing, a handsome young man.

What happens to Daisy on Downton Abbey?

Despite an outburst from Daisy that nearly causes her to be fired, Mason receives the tenancy. The series ends with Daisy striking up a romance with a handsome young footman and considering moving to a farm with him. And Mrs. Patmore, Daisy’s boss in the kitchen, goes through a similarly tumultuous arc on season six.

Why did Lady Sybil leave Downton Abbey?

Jessica Brown Findlay – Lady Sybil Crawley 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.

Is the Crawley family a real family?

Are the Crawleys of Downton Abbey a real family? The fictional Crawleys are based on the Earls and Countesses of Carnarvon, who still reside at Highclere Castle, where the series is filmed (though the fictional Downton Abbey is in Yorkshire, rather than Hampshire, where Highclere is).

Why is Lord Grantham not Crawley?

A: Crawley is the family name. Earl of Grantham is the title held by Robert, which passes through heirs. Matthew Crawley was set to become the next of Earl of Grantham before his untimely death; Matthew and Mary’s son is now due to receive the title.