Masterpiece Theatre James is back from India in time to celebrate Her Ladyship's birthday. He has brought his fiancee, Phyllis Kingman, who has a middle-class and military background. Meanwhile, Elizabeth's relationship with Julius is over. He has u... (more)sed her and has moved on, leaving her quite dejected. Richard comforts his beloved daughter with encouraging words of love and reassurance. The next evening, Sarah and Thomas Watkins arrive at the door of 165 Eaton Place, intent on wishing Her Ladyship a happy birthday. Richard soon receives a call from Buckingham Palace and the mood turns very somber. King Edward VII has died. As Big Ben tolls solemnly, the Bellamys reflect upon His Majesty's short reign and the events of the last 10 years, and they wonder what awaits them in the decade ahead. Originally aired in the UK as Season 2, Episode 13