Downton Abbey (film)

"A Royal visit is like a swan on a lake. Grace and serenity above, demented kicking below."

"Well, the day has dawned, and the weather proves conclusively that God is a monarchist."

"You can love people you disagree with."

"[about the Crawley family] They're decent, at the core.... And they're silly, too. And snobbish at times. And I wouldn't give tuppence for their politics. But I've learned to be happy with all of that. And, besides, they're my daughter's family."

"[to Lucy Smith] Go forward in health and use your luck wisely."

"Oh, this wasn't Monsieur Courbet, Your Majesty. Mrs. Patmore cooked it. In fact, it is the Downton Abbey staff who are serving you this evening."

"[to Andy] You tried to wreck the visit of the King of England. You risked being sacked, you risked ruin... just for the love of me?"

"Sarcasm is the lowest form of wit."

"I'm glad I'm a revelation and not a disappointment."

"I never argue. I explain."

"[regarding her impending death] There's nothing sad here. I have lived a privileged and an interesting life, and now it's... it's time to go. I'm leaving the family and the place that I treasure in talented hands."

"I'll be fine until I'm not. That's all there is to it."

"Elsie, a hundred years from now, Downton will still be standing. And the Crawleys will still be here. And that is a promise."

"Hugh Bonneville as Robert Crawley, 7th Earl of Grantham"

"Laura Carmichael as Edith Pelham, Marchioness of Hexham"

"Jim Carter as Charles Carson"

"Michelle Dockery as Lady Mary Talbot"

"Kevin Doyle as Joseph Molesley"

"Joanne Froggatt as Anna Bates"

"Robert James-Collier as Thomas Barrow"

"Allen Leech as Tom Branson"

"Elizabeth McGovern as Cora Crawley, Countess of Grantham"

"Sophie McShera as Daisy Mason"

"Maggie Smith as Violet Crawley, Dowager Countess of Grantham"

"Penelope Wilton as Isobel Grey, Lady Merton"

"Imelda Staunton as Maud, Lady Bagshaw"

"Max Brown as Richard Ellis"

"David Haig as Mr. Wilson"

"Simon Jones as King George V"