Anthony Woodruff

Classic period drama. When the staff at Eaton Place are told that King Edward VII is coming to dinner, they little realise that the royal evening will be marred by tragedy.

Georgina plays hostess to the French ambassador in Virginia's absence. Hudson collapses and a doctor is called for. The household begins to buzz with everyone trying to predict whether Edward or Frederick will take his place.

The estate of Rose's fiancee who died in battle is settled. She is to receive 1200 pounds. Richard falls in love with Virginia Hamilton when she visits London. He proposes to her. James is sullen after his return home from the war. He and Hazel argue and Hazel succumbs to a flu virus which has tragic results.