The set of Downton Abbey, the hit UK television series about life among the upper classes, has just had its classiest visitor yet: the Duchess of Cambridge. Kate mingled with the stars of the show at the east London studio, as well as the behind-the-scenes staff, make-up artists and hairstylists, who were enthralled to meet her.
The program Created by Julian Fellowes chronicles the life of the elite Crawley family in their quintessential English country house living alongside their humble servants.The Duchess was given to access all areas, as she entered a cramped trailer to watch Phyllis Logan, who plays housekeeper Mrs. Hughes, receive the final touches to her signature beehive hairstyle, The Duchess and her husband, Prince William, who are expecting their second child next month, are both said to be fans of the show.
