The bishops also suggests that Charles and Camilla include a prayer of repentance since they are held responsible "for the breakdown of a royal marriage."

The loud bagpipes resound through the house as several members of the staff recognize the melody with visible expressions showing their recognition of the memory of fallen soldiers.

A scandal arises involving Prince Harry, who has chosen a German Afrika Korps uniform from a costume hire company and has been photographed wearing it at a birthday party.

In the horse stable, the Queen imagines a conversation with her middle-aged self (Olivia Colman), who urges her to abdicate because she is tired and has neglected her role as a mother.

The young Elizabeth says that the crown is a "symbol of permanence, of stability, of continuity" and that to step down would suggest a luxury of choice, going against the idea that it is her birthright.

Assured of her decision, The Queen makes her speech after the wedding, deliberately skipping the card containing her abdication message, which William and Harry notice.

He says they won't have to worry about that, as once someone else takes over, they will be buried in that very chapel, while he also expresses his belief that the Monarchy will come to an end after they are gone, as "the system no longer makes sense".

[3][4] Anita Singh of The Daily Telegraph rated the episode two stars out of five, calling it "a bitter, mournful note to end on".