But as one generation passes to another, the trailer notes that it is “time to say goodbye,” and closes with a shot of Lord Grantham giving a fond, possibly farewell pat to Downton Abbey.

Downton Abbey 3 is set to release in cinemas later this year, in a grand finale that is expected to be a real tearjerker.

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