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The children must be so excited for Christmas.

They are.

Abby and I were really hoping

you would come for Christmas dinner.

The kids are dying to see you.

I appreciate the offer and I would love to see the children,

but I'm on duty.

If anything changes, I'll let you know.

The courier is entering the market.

Got him.

Thank you.

Hey.

They're using the charity as a cash drop.

Mm-hmm. Bye.

I'll stay with the courier.

Package is on the move.

Transport thirty seconds.

They split up. You take the van,

I'll take the package.

Subject is approaching Oxford. Permission to intercept.

Standby.

She dropped the package.

I need an answer.

Arrest authority granted.

Confirmed. Security service!

Stop!

Excellent job, Officer Champion.

No. I lost her.

She won't get far. We're working on ID'ing her now.

Good work.

They took the bait.

Perfect.

The bomb squad cleared the package.

Old school tradecraft.

It's a microdot.

Nobody's used these since the cold war.

This is bad.

As bad as it gets.

The microdot contains security profiles

for Kensington Palace - schematics,

names of the security detail, alarm codes, shift changes.

Only someone on the inside could access this information.

It presents an immediate threat to the Royal Family.

Princess Rose -

eldest daughter of His Majesty the King,

first in line to the throne.

Prince Edward - husband to Princess Rose,

father to Princess Elle and Prince Robert -

second and third in line to the throne respectively.

Prince Colin - younger brother to Princess Rose,

fourth in line to the throne.

Colin does not reside at Kensington.

However, he visits frequently

and oversees His Majesty's Christmas Charity

on behalf of the family.

The threat and the charity are somehow connected.

I'm declaring this Crisis Top Secret.

We need our own people in Kensington ASAP.

There are two immediate openings in the staff

we can take advantage of -

there's Protection Officer and Royal Nanny.

Royal Nanny? You're suggesting an undercover?

An undercover will provide an extra layer of protection

for the Royals and serve as an intelligence source

to identify the security breach.

The family will be outraged if this gets out.

They'll claim we were spying on them.

Better outraged than the alternative, Sir.

Officer Champion,

you'll go undercover as the Royal Nanny.

Officer Wallace, you'll be added to the palace Security Detail

to accompany and assist.

Yes, Sir.

With all due respect, Sir,

I don't think I'm the best fit for this assignment.

Explain yourself.

I was grew up in a children's home.

I was never adopted. I never had a family of my own.

I don't know the first thing about looking after children.

I barely had a childhood of my own.

Posing as a nanny in such a high-profile environment

seems like a non-starter.

Given the urgency of the situation,

you are the only one who can do it.

Need I remind you of the oath you took

to serve King and Country?

No, Sir. I'll do my best.

Good. I'll place a phone call to the headmistress

of Devonshire Academy to assist with your cover.

Can she be trusted?

Absolutely!

Ms. Lansbury is one of our most valued assets.

Devonshire Academy - founded in 1902.

In their 120 years of proud history,

they have trained thousands of the best,

most respected nannies in the world.

Current Headmaster, Ms. Juliet Lansbury

has personally handpicked the caretakers

of the Royal Children for the last thirty years.

Right. Let's swap.

You go to nanny training and I'll work security detail.

Not on your life.

But you're qualified. You have kids.

I don't even know if I want kids or if I like them.

Abby holds the frontline with the kids.

I'm only backup.

You make it sound like warfare.

It is!

Play nice.

Try and make friends.

Why do you think they call Lansbury "Scary Poppins"?

I have no idea, but I suspect you'll find out soon enough.

Miss Champion!

Oh! You startled me.

I startle everyone, apparently.

Scary Poppins. Ms. Lansbury...

Save the pleasantries.

I was read-in by DG Taylor.

Right.

It takes four years of concentrated study

and a year's service as a probationary nanny

for me to even consider

placing someone in a Royal household.

We have twenty-four hours.

Do you have any childcare skills?

No.

Do you have younger siblings?

No.

Do you have friends with children?

Oh, my partner has kids.

Romantic partner?

Work partner.

And do you ever sit for these children?

No,

but I was a child myself once.

To be a successful nanny,

one must be passionate about children.

This is just not a teachable skill.

I'm afraid...

there's simply nothing I can do for you.

Good day.

Oh. No. Ms. Lansbury...

I have no doubt

you are the best of the best in your field.

But I, too, am the best of the best in my field,

and for better or for worse,

I might be the only thing standing in the way

of an immediate threat to the future of the British Empire.

I swore an oath to protect...

To protect King and Country,

an oath I am willing to give my life for.

But I need your help to keep that oath,

in service to the Crown.

You're very direct, sincere, and uncomplicated -

all admirable qualities.

The only way you have the slightest chance

of becoming passable as a nanny in the time we have

is for me to personally oversee your training.

Chop-chop.

Come on, then.

A nanny is well groomed,

organized, efficient, but flexible.

She always smiles, always remains calm,

always nurtures with love.

She is properly prepared for any situation.

A nanny will do whatever is necessary

to stop an attack on her charge.

Threats come in all shapes and sizes.

Your response must be measured promptly

and balanced accordingly.

This is the perfect protection.

You see? It does not draw attention.

It does not provoke.

And yet, it increases the range and power you have,

against even the strongest of foes.

The canopy acts as a distraction

and a shield against the foe.

And it buys you those precious seconds

to measure your response.

Every nanny likes to plan for rain.

It might even save your life and...

the life of your charge.

Did you spend time in the security service?

Oh, that's classified.

Let common sense be your guide.

At the end of the day,

a nanny allows children to be children

because she knows in her heart

love always triumphs in the end.

Do you really believe that?

About love?

I must do. I wrote it.

Page eighty-four, third paragraph.

Well done.

Given adequate time,

I could have made an excellent nanny out of you.

Given just...

24 hours,

you're as prepared as I could ever have made you.

I would like to escort you to Kensington

and provide you with the proper introductions.

This is probably going to be the undoing of my reputation.

But if it allows you to protect the Royal Family from harm,

so be it.

I was thinking that I might be old enough

to make do without a nanny.

Really? What about you, Robert?

Elle is right.

I think we're both old enough to do without one.

Hmm. I see. Perhaps we could meet her anyway,

give her a chance.

I'd hate to put someone out of a job,

especially during the holidays.

And who knows? She might surprise us.

And maybe you'll even like her. Now, there's a thought.

Come on.

How are you, Juliet?

I'm very well, Ma'am.

Might I introduce Ms. Carter?

So nice to meet you.

Your Highness.

Ms. Carter comes highly recommended by me.

Welcome to the palace.

These are my little darlings Elle and Robert.

Your Highnesses.

Pleased to meet you.

We look forward to thriving under your care.

Okay.

Claire, this is my assistant Olivia.

She's going to help you get settled in.

Please follow me, I'll escort you to your quarters.

Do you think this one will stick?

I think she will prove to be the nanny you need right now.

I share this as a kindness:

I'm pretty sure no one informed you,

but the children are prone to mischief.

What sort of mischief?

Pranks mostly.

More often than not they're harmless.

Some of them have sent a nanny or two packing.

Well, I assure you, I'm no shrinking violet.

They all say that at first.

Here you are.

Thank you.

I'm inside.

Welcome back. Any red flags?

No. So far so good. But I'll be in touch.

Hello.

I'm so glad you're both here.

I believe you left a few things behind.

She's a tricky one.

We're going to need reinforcements.

Both: Uncle Colin!

- What's the emergency? - It's the new nanny.

Another one? Well, what's she done?

She foiled every one of our welcome pranks.

So, she's a bit tougher than the others, is she?

Well, I suppose we'll just have to come up something

absolutely foolproof, won't we?

Come on.

Ah, the old bucket on the door trick, it never fails.

Hello there!

Your Highness. I'm Ms. Carter.

The new nanny.

Oh. Uh... hello.

Er, welcome.

Erm...

The children were quite eager for me to meet you. Hmm?

Oh. Well, it's lovely of you to make the time.

I think you'll find

I'm quite fond of my niece and nephew,

and I take great interest in anyone charged with their care.

As you should be.

Children, let's leave

to allow Ms. Carter to settle in.

Aren't you forgetting something?

What's that?

Well played.

- Thank you. - Excuse me.

Rose: How are you getting on?

The children went out of their way to make me feel welcome.

Really?

I love my children with all my heart,

but they can be spirited, to say the least.

No. I found them... absolutely delightful.

Oh, I don't think I believe you.

Alas, have a good evening.

There we all are.

What have you done to yourself?

Oh. Erm...

Our cooking lesson got a bit out of hand.

Oh, really?

So, how do we like Claire so far?

It's too soon to tell if we like her just yet.

But we don't dislike her.

- Colin? - She's clever... too clever.

Well, at least that's a start.

This could be a Christmas miracle.

Security service! Open the door!

We know you're in there.

Open the door!

Ready for sweep.

- All clear! - Yes, sir.

The threat is not only credible, it's already set in motion.

My darlings, I hate to be the bearer

of bad news this morning, but...

Father won't be home for Christmas.

We need him more than the Royal Air Force.

He'll be home after the New Year

and we can celebrate Christmas with him then.

But it won't be Christmas;

it will be just another day.

I know. I'm so sorry, darling.

I wish there was something I could do.

I got a school project I could use your help with, Mum.

I'd be delighted. When is it due?

End of the week. It should only take a few hours.

Let's schedule some time.

I'm sorry. I just don't see how it's possible, Ma'am.

We're overextended as it is, and then we'll be traveling.

We must be able to squeeze a few hours out of somewhere.

I'll look at the schedule, see if I can move something, but...

I'll just ask the tutor.

No, it's not that I don't want to help, Robert.

Pardon the interruption, but the car is ready for us.

Let's pick this up tonight, okay?

We have an engagement. We won't be home until late.

I was sorry to hear your father won't be here for Christmas.

I know what it's like to miss one's family,

especially around the holiday.

This is Officer Wallace.

He'll be our security for the next few weeks.

Good Morning, children.

Off to a running start, I see.

This was not my doing.

But it wasn't, I swear.

Not entirely.

Why the umbrella? There isn't a cloud in the sky.

Oh, well, a nanny always plans for rain.

Have a good day. We'll see you after school.

Vance needs us to come in.

Okay.

Amanda Young.

You served together in the SAS.

What are you planning?

It's only a matter of time before we have Young in custody,

and it will go easier on you, if you give her up now.

Put an end to it willingly.

Michael Ford and Amanda Young - both ex-military.

Young's been surveilling the Princess

and the children for some time.

I can't be sure if we've delayed

whatever it is that she's planning or hastened it.

Do we have his phone?

He managed to ditch it before we took him into custody.

Do we have anything on the van driver?

Employed by the transport company

contracted with the Christmas Charity.

Does Young work for the Christmas Charity?

We're looking into it.

It's staffed primarily by volunteers.

There are very few people actually in their employ,

and volunteer records are spotty at best.

Right. Let's retrace Ford's steps,

see if we can't find his phone.

Have you, er, met him yet?

We've crossed paths.

He was named England's most eligible bachelor by the Times.

Why do you know that?

Abby told me.

Doesn't every woman want to find their Prince Charming?

He's not so much of a Prince Charming;

more like a Prince of Pranks.

Let's go find Ford's phone.

- Hello. - Hi.

- Do you have a lost and found? - We do. What did you lose?

I think I dropped my phone here yesterday.

Oh. We did have a phone that turned up.

Is this it?

Oh my goodness! Yes!

Thank you! Thank you.

That could belong to anyone.

No. It's his. Trust me.

How can you be so sure?

Elementary, my dear Wallace!

I'm a criminal,

I'm about to be taken into custody,

I drop my phone in the Christmas lot,

then come back to recover it

or get it from the lost and found.

We're headed to Frogmore House.

Colin's residence?

Has there been a change of plans?

Heightened security protocols.

Delaying our travel orders until the last minute prevents leaks.

How was school today?

Have either of you given any thought

to what you want for Christmas?

I bet you both love getting socks.

Perhaps... laundry soap,

dental floss, shoelaces,

bowling balls, a bag of tweezers,

toenail clippings.

- A bag of toenail clippings? - Eww!

Who would possibly want a bag of toenail clippings for Christmas?

Well, I suspect absolutely no one anywhere who ever lived.

I was just trying to get you both

to break your vow of silence.

Well played.

You're not like all the other nannies, are you?

I most certainly am not,

and I intend to take that as the compliment

you did not intend it to be.

Hello, children.

Welcome to Frogmore.

I'm Price - Colin's security man.

Thank you. Hi.

Oh, hi! Oh, come here.

Good. Come on in.

Thank you, Nanny.

You will not be needed for the rest of the afternoon.

I'm on duty.

I must remain with the children at all times.

There is no service you can provide my niece and nephew

over the next few hours

that I cannot perform diligently,

and your presence will only impose upon our privacy.

I'm gonna need to clear that with Princess Rose.

Oh, by all means, feel free.

And after my sister has told you

exactly what I have just told you,

you can remain outside until we're finished... Nanny.

I see you've made another fast friend among the Royals.

That was my doing.

Wallace, what's going on?

Something trigged the silent alarm in the kitchen.

I'm on my way.

I'm afraid you've caught me.

If it's not too much to ask,

could we keep this between us?

Okay.

Stand down.

All clear. False alarm.

What's all this?

Someone triggered the silent alarm, Ma'am.

What silent alarm?

Heightened security measures were installed today.

Why was I not informed?

Ms. Morgan should have briefed you.

Top of my list for the morning.

I am so sorry. I think this is all my fault.

I came down to make a snack

and I must have set off the alarm.

What's your name, Officer?

Wallace, Ma'am.

Officer Wallace,

from here on out, I wish to be briefed directly

on matters of security. Do you understand?

Yes, Ma'am. I'll make sure of it.

Oh, you wish to be briefed right now.

- Yes, please. - Very well.

We've been made aware of a credible threat

against you and the children.

We've responded with heightened security measures

and additional security detail.

Rose: Should I be concerned?

Is this threat more credible than most?

We take all threats against the Crown seriously.

For now, allow us to do the worrying for you, Ma'am.

We are very good at our job, and we are well-trained,

and we are dedicated to keeping you and your family safe.

Very well. Thank you, Wallace.

I think we've had enough excitement for one evening.

Everyone should make their way back to bed.

Sweet dreams to all.

Claire, stay behind, would you?

Oh, of course.

Thank you for covering. It means a lot.

It's my pleasure.

Cocoa?

There we are.

Thank you.

Mm. It's delicious.

It's a family recipe.

Handed down from generation to generation.

Mm-hm.

You'll come to find the palace is

a special place to be at Christmas time.

How are you getting on?

Oh, uh.

Well, I... I think.

Why? What have you heard?

Oh, well, I'm not one to spread palace gossip.

All I will say is you really seem to be holding your own.

Fair enough.

You know, I wish I could say the same.

With Edward away I've had to take on more than

my fair share of royal duties.

And add to that the state of heightened security.

Admittedly, I'm struggling.

Gosh, I feel so guilty even saying that out loud.

No.

I have so much help, and...

and so much to be grateful for.

It troubles me when protocol dictates

that I spend more time in the company of my loyal subjects

than... than with my own children.

And here I am trying to make up for it in the middle of

the night with packed lunches, it's...

I don't know. It's absurd, isn't it?

No. No. It's... wonderful.

As Ms. Lansbury would say if she were here...

Your children just want to know that you're engaged

and present in their lives.

So, if packed lunches is how you do that, then so be it.

Thank you.

That does actually make me feel slightly less terrible.

Cheers.

Rose: I think we could make that work.

Robert, we've managed to make time for me to help

with your project on Thursday night.

Elle, we're working on scheduling a video call

with father.

I'm afraid it's a bit tricky.

I keep running into military protocol,

restricting non-military use of their secure satellite

during deployment.

Well, keep trying. I have faith in you.

Who's responsible for this?

I will get to the bottom of this if it's the last thing I do.

This is Wallace, we need another vehicle asap.

Did you do this on your own?

No, I thought maybe you did.

No.

Thank you for being a good sport.

How did you manage to get so many ornaments?

Well, a nanny is prepared for any situation.

Speaking of, when you served in the RAF,

how difficult was it for you to schedule

a video call with someone?

Difficult, not impossible.

Requires a lot of leg work.

Depends mostly on scheduling

and available time on the secure satellite.

And bending a rule or two.

Could you see about scheduling a call

with the family with Edward?

I'll look into it.

Thank you.

Come on.

So, have you sacked that annoyingly clever new nanny yet?

I'm afraid Claire may be with us for the duration.

What could possibly make you say that?

See for yourself.

Who's responsible for this?

Outstanding.

The children have certainly outdone themselves.

It wasn't the children.

It was Claire.

What? No.

No, I don't believe that.

It's true. She made the effort to win them over.

And it seems to have worked.

They thought it was the funniest thing they'd ever seen.

She comes across as so prim and proper.

Well, there's clearly more to her than meets the eye.

I know she's only been with us a short time,

but I feel as if I can confide in her.

Are you sure that's wise?

You have been wrong before.

I'm only looking out for you.

I know you are, it's sweet.

I can't quite explain why, Call it intuition if you will,

but something tells me Claire has

all our best interests at heart.

It's very good, Robert.

He's getting better.

Yes.

I'm so sorry to interrupt.

I've managed a surprise, but we only have a few more

minutes with the secure satellite.

Come here, Robert.

Father.

Edward: Hello, my darlings.

I'm told I'm missed at home.

Terribly.

Where are you?

I'm not allowed to say.

It's not important.

Tell me everything that's going on at home.

Well, Robert's been practicing his violin.

He's been working so hard.

Let's give them privacy, shall we?

You're overstepping your duties.

I was just trying to do something nice for the family.

Plus, arranging a call was not as difficult

as you made it out to be.

Rules of protocol exist to be followed.

Mm-hm.

We miss you so much. How's it going out there?

Could you look into Olivia for me?

See what you can find.

There's something I don't trust about her.

Okay.

Thank you for the lovely surprise.

I just pulled a few strings with Wallace's help.

Thank you, Wallace.

My pleasure, ma'am.

We're so accustomed to things being asked of us,

it's rare when someone presents us

with such a selfless and thoughtful kindness.

Have a good day.

- Love you. - Love you, too.

You were right. They found something on that phone.

Young used her access through the charity to get

a little too close for comfort to the Royals.

I need you to extend the scope of your watch to Prince Colin.

Are we looking at him as a suspect or a target?

We must be open to any possibilities.

History teaches us that even the best of men

would commit unspeakable acts to sit upon the throne.

Consider me impressed.

No, really.

Princess Rose does nothing but sing your praises.

Your instincts are very good.

You just continue to follow them.

I could use your instincts in a...

a delicate matter.

Do you think Colin is capable of harming his family?

You think he's in on it?

Don't waste your time.

He adores his sister and he loves those children

as if they were his own.

But even if it meant wearing the crown?

The crown is not something Colin aspires to.

Our prime suspect has gotten close to Colin and the charity.

So, I've been ordered to include him in my watch.

Only problem is he's not my biggest fan.

In fact, he's banned me from the residence

when the children are visiting.

Is there any way I can smooth things over?

Ms. Lansbury, please.

If Colin is not involved he might be a target.

I can't protect him if I can't get near him.

In that case, I know exactly what you need to do.

Look who it is. Hello!

Thank you, nanny.

Your services will not be required.

I'm invoking the Lansbury Nanny Protocol.

A Lansbury nanny must always be within

arm's reach of her children while on duty.

If you interfere with the performance of said duties

I would be forced to inform Ms. Lansbury herself.

And you will have to deal with her directly

and in person.

Scary Poppins.

As I was saying, before you interrupted me,

you're welcome to join us.

However, your entry is conditional.

On what?

On proving that you can have fun.

Challenge accepted.

Welcome to my home.

I love the Christmas decor.

I keep it up year round.

Every day is Christmas at Uncle Colin's.

Are they being serious?

They're just teasing you.

It looks like Santa's workshop in here.

I think it's important that we be hands on in our charity work.

So, we wrap as many of the gifts as we can ourselves.

I didn't know the children were involved in the charity.

It's their first year.

They aren't exactly thrilled about it,

but that's because they have yet to learn

that hard work builds character.

Mm.

At first glance I didn't take you for a Christmas cheerleader.

No? Well, perhaps we're both worthy of a second glance.

What?

Maybe we could play charades with her.

With her?

Yeah.

Really?

Yeah, we really do need a fourth.

Sorry, a fourth for what?

Alright, and go.

Uh, shoelaces.

Doing your laces.

You're dancing.

Um, ice skating! Ice skating!

- Yes. - Yes!

Robert.

Three, two, one, go.

Big, giant. So strong you're full of muscles.

You're so strong you're carrying a...

Oh, oh, you're Father Christmas.

You're Father Christmas. Is that it?

No, there's more. Sorry. No.

Why are you yelling at me?

Because I'm naughty. I've been naughty. Sorry.

Is there more? Santa clause is coming to town?

Five seconds!

It's got... What, uh.. uh...

Naughtiness!

Naughty? Didn't I say that?

And go!

Okay.

Giant nanny bag.

No, this is not your turn.

Actually, help her. Help her.

Father Christmas.

No!

Santa's sack?

Sack of toys. Sack of toys!

We should get a point for that.

We have to consult the judge.

The judge will allow it.

That makes it two nothing.

You better catch up.

You're quite competitive.

What?

You fit right in.

Oh. Oh? Oh!

Love. Um. Flies. Um.

Mistletoe!

- Yes! Mistletoe! - Yes!

Well done.

That's game.

We trounced you.

Oh.

The girls win.

The children seem to have taken quite a liking to you.

Not something that I've witnessed with previous nannies.

And I admit, you do know how to have fun.

Well, thank you.

What do you say?

Should we induct Claire into the Royal Fun Club?

The Royal Fun Club?

You're in the headquarters.

Okay.

It's a place where there is no royal protocol.

Only good fun and games.

It's a place where royal children can be children.

We need to have a proper ceremony.

Yes, fetch me my sword. Mm?

Thank you.

Please, take...

Oh, oh. My sheath.

Yes.

Thank you.

Uh, please. Take a knee.

Ms. Carter.

I dub thee Dame...

Oh! Carter.

Oh, well. Dame.

Rise, Dame Carter.

Order of the Royal Fun Club.

Thank you, thank you. One and all. Thank you.

How long have you been involved in the Christmas charity?

Since I was about Robert's age.

Well, I think it's a very worthwhile endeavor.

I'm glad you feel that way.

How would you feel about volunteering for us tomorrow,

while the children are at school?

I'd love to.

Wonderful.

Well done, Robert.

Great. Thank you for putting those together.

So, you can bring those over to the...

Uh, to the van. Just over there. Thank you.

- Hello again. - Hello again.

This is quite the operation.

Well, I'm glad you're impressed.

Are you ready to get to work?

Absolutely.

Can I ask you something?

Certainly.

Why do you put so much effort into a charity that, um...

that you don't really have to?

Oh, I think what you're trying to say is,

"Colin, why don't you let the staff handle the day to day

while you work on your polo game?"

That is a tad more delicate than I was going to put it,

but, um, essentially yes.

Well, I suppose it's selfish, really.

Growing up as a royal, as I'm sure you can imagine,

I was lavished with all sorts of extravagant gifts

at Christmas time, and it didn't take long for

the novelty to wear off,

but I've discovered through charity that giving gifts

brings me much more joy than any gift I've ever received.

No matter how grand.

Ah.

James Wilder.

Richest man in England.

Trying to get him to donate is like trying to pull teeth

from someone who has no teeth.

James, welcome.

We start taking requests from children's houses in October.

I like to think of us as being in the business

of Christmas wish fulfillment.

To call it a business, it would mean it was profitable.

The idea is to acquire a gift for each and every child

who participates so they have something to look forward

to for the holidays, the exact thing they asked for.

Well, I feel my money would be better served elsewhere.

What can I do to convince you?

I can tell you firsthand the difference

a Christmas charity can make in a child's life.

Please, enlighten me.

I grew up in a children's home.

Christmas charity was a constant we could rely on.

It made Christmas special.

Something to look forward to despite not being able to

spend it with our families.

I would rather establish programs to help the children

overcome their circumstances than provide them with a luxury

for one day.

I understand that, but a toy is not a luxury.

It's a hope and joy.

It reminds us that the world cares.

You can't assign a value to that in a ledger,

because it's priceless.

The joy of receiving a gift on Christmas day can give a child,

can empower them to take on even life's

most difficult of circumstances.

Where did you find this ringer, Colin?

Claire is nanny to my niece and nephew.

You're the nanny?

Yes, um, what if you bought one toy for one child?

See how it made you feel. If it brought you joy,

maybe you could buy more next year.

I will personally donate 100 pounds if you agree

to match my donation.

Em, uh, how many children does 200 pounds provide for?

That would secure gifts for four children.

Four?

Four children who'll have a much

happier Christmas because of you.

Come on, don't you believe that

a genuine act of kindness around the holidays can

fill a child's world with hope?

How many gifts short are you of making your quota?

Oh, roughly 1000.

I'll cover what remains.

Thank you.

Thank you, truly, this will make a tremendous difference

in the lives of so many children.

It was a pleasure to meet you, Claire.

Pleasure was all mine, sir.

Thank you.

Sorry.

I have been after him for ages.

You know, I think he took sinister delight in

turning me down year after year.

I don't know how to thank you.

You are...

not like the other nannies.

- Do you... - The Children.

- I should... - The children.

- I need to get the children. - You... Yes, you should.

- Right now. - Yes, of course.

Okay. Goodbye.

We were hoping you might take us Christmas shopping.

We want to buy a gift for mother.

We'd like it to be a surprise.

Absolutely.

What were you thinking?

My main concern is being recognized

by any royal watchers and causing a scene.

Maybe you could shop for them.

No, the point of this is they want to do it themselves.

Claire is right.

We wanted to pick out a gift for her together.

I'll call in the backup detail.

You have the store locked down for 30 minutes.

Plenty of time.

Do you have any idea what you want to get your mother?

It's difficult to shop for her.

She gets so many gifts all year round.

Not just for Christmas.

Mm, that's a tough one.

What about getting your mum something

you can experience together?

Does she like puzzles?

She does. She told us how much she enjoyed them

when she was our age.

This all look like so much fun.

How about these marbles? These.

Mm.

Now, since your mother seems to be the woman who has everything

in regards to gifts...

how about we get her the world and everything in it?

Brilliant.

I love it.

I don't think we need it gift wrapped.

We're sort of professionals in that department.

Come on.

We want both children.

On my signal.

We're blocked in.

Walk away. Walk away.

We welcome their royal highnesses to this year's

Christmas tree lighting. Three, two, one.

- Hello again. - Hello again.

I'm surprised to see you here tonight.

The children invited me.

It's a welcome surprise.

Um...

Uh, shall we?

Yes.

The Christmas wishing fountain.

Who needs a coin?

Me. Thank you.

That.

Thank you.

My wish is to have father home in time for Christmas.

That's my wish, too.

Maybe if we all make the same wish

it'll have a better chance of coming true.

Well, in that case, I'll add mine to the cause.

On the count of three.

Three.

Two. One. Make a wish!

Aren't you going to make your wish?

Yes.

What did you wish for?

If I tell you, it might not come true.

Okay.

You've gone from being dismissive to taking

more than a passing interest in Claire.

I take great interest in anyone charge with the care

of my niece and nephew.

Do you like her?

Absolutely. Claire has proven to be wonderful with the children.

I'm glad to see you've come around.

I'm sorry to have to do this to you, Robert,

but I won't be able to help your project tonight.

But you promised.

I know, I'm so sorry, darling.

Grandfather needs Uncle Colin and I to fill in last minute.

He isn't feeling very well.

It's rubbish, isn't it?

I know.

All the travel arrangements have been made.

You'll be flying out of Heathrow.

Thank you.

But we can still have fun before we go, can't we?

How about a pancake?

To go with the chocolate milk.

- Wash it down. - Thank you.

Are we able to ground a flight leaving

out of Heathrow this evening?

Do I want to know why?

It's a matter of domestic security.

Only DG Taylor can give that order.

But, um, I'll put in the request.

Thank you.

Okay.

Ooh.

Oh, nope.

Close.

Oh!

So, this must be what they meant by reindeer games.

Our plane was grounded with mechanical issues.

Uh, come along, Elle. As soon as I change,

we will all work together on Robert's project.

Come play with us first!

We have work to do.

Please?

Pretty please?

Just one game.

One game.

But you have to be the reindeer.

I think Claire is doing a terribly good job

being the reindeer.

- Hello again. - Hello again.

Let's all play!

Oh, shall we?

Well, I do think that it's my

sworn duty as a member of the Royal Fun Club.

Oh, okay.

Go!

Not even close.

Oh.

Are you aiming for my face?

Whoa!

- Yes! - Yeah!

Oh!

For all of Christmas.

Not even close.

Well, I stand corrected.

I believe that my sister is the superior reindeer.

I'm sure it's all good practice for wearing the crown one day.

Uh, Claire, you can take the rest of the evening off.

Colin, would you care to join us?

No, I think I'll make my way home.

As you wish.

Say goodnight, children.

- Goodnight. - Goodnight.

Goodnight.

Night.

Well, it seems we both unexpectedly

have the evening off.

If you're interested, I could give you

a guided tour of the palace gardens.

The Christmas displays.

Christmas light displays.

Quite spectacular this time of year.

Yes, no, I'd like that, thank you.

Oh, good.

I grew up here, you know?

It still feels like home.

It's difficult for me to feel at home anywhere.

The curse of being an orphan.

You're never really sure you're on solid footing,

no matter where you stand.

You were never adopted?

No.

I'm sorry. That must have been difficult.

No, it's alright.

I didn't grow up in a Dickens novel.

Everything turned out alright in the end.

Seems to me as though my sister is rapidly coming to treat you

as if you're part of the family.

The children as well.

You know, I owe you an apology.

Um, regrettably our introduction

was not my finest hour.

My actions were childish,

and you, quite rightfully,

put me in my place.

Apology accepted.

I admit, you did look absolutely ridiculous covered in spaghetti

and I loved it.

You're really good with the children.

They look up to you.

Have you given any thought to starting a family of your own?

I'd like to think my heart is open to it.

Although, I do have trouble trusting anyone

from outside of the family.

You and I, I think,

are like two sides of the same coin.

Growing up without a family,

I find it difficult to trust someone other than myself.

Well, perhaps we might both be

brave enough to take a chance on trusting each other.

Perhaps.

Sir.

I need you to come with me immediately.

Why? What's happened?

DG Taylor of MI7 has requested a face to face

to brief you on a security matter.

Uh, but...

Right now?

Yes, sir.

Price.

Does it have to be right now?

Yes, sir.

Claire, I'm sorry.

Apparently, I need to cut our outing short.

I completely understand.

Goodnight.

Goodnight.

Has there been any development in the case?

I don't have any more information than you do.

Your Highness, thank you again for coming in.

Amanda Young.

She volunteers for our charity.

We believe she poses an immediate threat

to Princess Rose and the children.

Possibly even yourself.

I've received countless security threats over the years.

Young has a military background and was in possession

of the security protocols for Kensington.

Only someone within the trusted inner circle of the Royal Family

could obtain this information and she's been surveilling

your sister and the children for quite some time.

This isn't a security briefing, it's an interrogation.

It looks that way.

But only after they've been thoroughly vetted.

The vetting process only works if they've been

convicted of a crime, not if they're planning one.

What more can you tell us?

She was a hard worker.

She only joined our efforts this year.

I honestly don't know anything else about this woman.

Perhaps you could take a step back from the charity this year.

Postpone the involvement of the children.

The charity does not function without my involvement.

Stepping back is not an option.

I will, however, yield to Rose

in all matters concerning the children.

Now, gentlemen.

My sincere hope is that you are both very good at your jobs

and this will be the last time we ever need

to speak on this matter.

Your Highness.

I just don't believe Colin is capable of doing anything

to put his family in danger.

Don't fall prey to the royal's charms.

I need you to remain professionally dispassionate

on this assignment. You must be willing to go

where the evidence leads you.

Yes, sir.

Can we use Ford's mobile device to map his route

to the charity drop? Maybe catch him on CCTV?

It'll take some time, but yes.

What exactly are we looking for?

I want to find out where that

package he was carrying came from.

Perhaps it would be best if you and the children kept

a low profile until the threat is contained.

Cancel the Christmas party.

Nonsense. I won't hear of it.

I want my children to have a somewhat normal existence,

and I refuse to allow our lives to be guided by fear.

Price, what's your professional opinion?

I assure you, sir, that with the heightened

security protocols, the palace is the most secure

place in the country at this point.

Good. Hear that? Good.

I'll consider the matter settled.

Are you trying to collect them all?

I want to sample one of everything

to see what I like best.

Thank you.

Ooh. Yum.

Psst!

Hey, look.

Come here.

What are you doing out here?

To be honest, this is my least favorite part

of the charity business. Being in the spotlight.

I would much rather spend the evening with all of you.

Well, perhaps we could all go down together.

No, no. Save yourselves.

My fate is inevitable.

I just wanted to say hello before the evening got started.

Hello.

What's all this?

This is your party, Colin.

You need to actually attend.

On one condition.

I would like Claire to attend as well.

As my guest.

Lovely.

I'm all for it.

That is very nice,

but what about the children?

I'll call on the night nanny a little early.

Okay.

I'm happy to lend you a gown if you need it.

Thank you, but I think I might

have something for just such an occasion.

Splendid.

You know, I must confess,

all our lives do seem to be a bit brighter with you in it.

I'm grateful.

Alright, let's go.

Chin up. Off we pop.

Thank you.

Your Highness, good evening.

- Your Highness. - Thank you for coming.

How have you been, Madame? Thank you.

- Ah, excuse me. - Yes, Your Highness.

You look stunning as always.

You've hardly seen me in anything but my uniform.

I stand by my statement.

Hello, thank you for coming.

- Hello. - Hello.

Good to see you. This is Claire.

- Hello. - Lovely to meet you.

Thank you so much for being here.

Hello.

- Lovely, good to see you. - Good to see you.

May I have a word?

Go, go. Please. Yes.

- Thank you. - Yes, of course.

No, no. I'm quite interested. I think it's a very...

I thought I might find you here tonight.

You seem to be getting on better than I could have expected.

Being with the children has...

brought out something in me I didn't even know was there.

You see, I was the older kid.

Always looking after and protecting the younger

children at the children's home.

Perhaps that's why I went into the line of work that I did.

You may be lying about what you do,

but you're not lying about who you are.

Thank you.

Merry Christmas, Mrs. Lansbury.

Merry Christmas, dear boy.

I need to thank you.

You have sent us a true gift in Claire.

She has exceeded even my greatest expectations

for her service.

As always, it's a pleasure to see you.

Now, if you don't mind excusing us,

there's something I need to show Claire.

By all means.

Where are you taking me?

It's a surprise.

I've never been in this room before.

This is where I keep some of the presents so Robert and Elle

don't find them before Christmas morning.

It's so beautiful.

Every year I try to create a different display,

and then I give Robert and Elle a Christmas tree ornament.

On Christmas Eve, we all gather together

in the living room and put up all the decorations

they've collected over the years.

I've been doing it since they were born.

So, I suppose it's a family tradition now.

It's very thoughtful.

It's nothing much.

Just special memories from me.

No, those are the things that matter the most.

From the heart. They're timeless and priceless.

That's the idea.

Rose would like the children to have a humble upbringing.

So, I, well, I try to encourage them to appreciate

the simple things in life,

and just to be grateful for having each other.

The love of a family is very special indeed.

They're blessed to have you.

Thank you for saying that.

But truly I am the lucky one.

We should, um...

Should we what?

Go, um...

- to the ball. - The ball.

Right, we should go back to the ball.

- Back to the ball, then. - Right.

We used the recovered phone to reverse engineer the courier's

route to the charity kiosk.

The package containing the microdot

originated from Colin?

We can't assume Colin passed along security info.

He would have access to it.

What does Ford have to say?

He's still not talking.

No, Colin is not the bad guy.

How can you be certain?

'Cause I've spent time with him,

and believe me, I have spent time with

some pretty unsavory characters in this line of work,

and Colin stands above them all.

Would you trust him with your life?

I would, yes.

That would be a mistake.

I warned you against falling prey to the royal's charms.

Sir, if you feel my integrity

has been compromised,

perhaps you should remove me from this case.

The only way through this is forward.

You're still the best asset we have in the game.

You've managed to get close to a family no outsider

should be able to get close to.

I grew up here.

In this exact home?

Yeah.

Once I left I never thought I'd be back.

It's sort of like being visited by the Ghost of Christmas Past.

Oh. Well, that's all good,

because I am the Ghost of Christmas Presents.

Uh. Yeah. Okay.

Thank you.

Alright, yes. Thank you.

Yes, this one is for you.

You're welcome. Well?

That's very good.

One more.

Good.

Oh, yeah. Go ahead.

Alright, now.

Why don't we all open our gifts together on the count of three?

Ready? One, two, three.

Happy Christmas!

Fallout!

Claire Champion, Hand over the children

and I'll leave the Prince unharmed.

Claire! Don't you dare!

Go, go, go, go, go, go, go!

Are you hurt? Are you injured?

Okay. We're going to go home.

I know, I know, I know.

Your Royal Highness.

I feel it best to explain.

My name is Claire Champion, not Carter.

I'm with Security Service.

We uncovered a credible threat against you and the children

and deemed it best to place me here

undercover as an added layer of protection

for just such an occasion.

Thank you for protecting my children.

I'm sorry to tell you this, but, um...

but they took Colin.

What can be done to bring him home safely?

- Well, I... - Officer Champion.

You are relieved of your assignment.

I'll take it from here.

Sir, if... if it's alright, I'd like to stay here

and see this through to the end.

You're relieved of the assignment.

That's an order.

I'm sorry. Who exactly are you?

DG Taylor, MI...

My first priority at this moment is tending to my children.

The only person in this room I trust right now is Claire.

Everyone else needs to leave immediately.

But we need to brief you on the situation.

Officer Champion will brief me on

anything I need to be briefed on.

Is that understood?

Yes, ma'am.

Ma'am, I promise you,

I will do everything in my power to bring Colin home safely.

I know you will.

I owe you one.

It's what we trained for.

The day we hope never comes.

Something just doesn't fit, does it?

I don't follow.

Young knew who I was.

She recognized you from the market?

No, no. She called me by my real name.

Not my alias.

Only someone inside Thames House could have given it to her.

Exactly.

Officer Price is missing after the exchange.

Seems he was taken as well.

Vance needs us to come in immediately.

We traced Prince Colin's secure phone.

It led us right back here.

Where this package was delivered addressed to you.

It's been cleared. It's safe to open.

Prince Colin's secure phone is inside.

Officer Champion.

Hello, Officer Champion.

The children are safe.

I thank you for that.

These not-so-lovely people have a list of demands

for my safe return.

I would tell them to bugger off.

You'll find the list in a file on my phone.

I'm coming to get you out of this.

I promise.

Thank you, Claire.

They want the courier Ford released.

Along with a drive containing 50 million crypto.

I'll telephone the PM. See how he wants to proceed.

Shouldn't this be up to the family?

The family has no say in this whatsoever.

This is a matter of state now.

I don't like how Taylor is handling this.

There's something about it that doesn't fit.

You don't get to be the head of the Security Service

by winning a popularity contest.

Hm, we caught a red flag on Olivia Morgan's

financial records.

Maybe connected, maybe not.

I knew there was something about her I didn't trust.

Let's bring her in. See what she knows.

Ms. Morgan, it's come to my attention you had some

financial difficulties that were recently resolved

by a series of large cash transfers.

Financial issues make someone

a prime target for coercion

from malevolent outside forces.

Are you saying you think I'm involved with Colin's abduction?

You had access to all the security protocols.

You had access to my itinerary that day of.

The funds came from The Mirror.

The tabloid?

I was selling them gossip about the royal family.

I'm not a kidnapper.

They were particularly interested in

a budding relationship

between Prince Colin and the royal nanny.

My role at the palace is classified.

Any information you divulge going forward

will be considered an act of treason

punishable by 10 years in prison.

What's this?

A letter of termination from Princess Rose.

Effective immediately.

The PM has ordered a national emergency

and convened COBR. As of this moment,

we've been ordered to stand down.

Sir, the PM is making a grave mistake.

It's his mistake to make.

By the time the experts and the crisis planners

and the politicians all get up to speed

it will be too late!

Young has been one step ahead of us this entire time.

It's as if someone in Thames House is

behind this entire operation.

Your feelings for the Prince are blinding you.

The evidence is plausible enough to point to him

as the mastermind behind this entire endeavor.

By getting himself kidnapped.

His plan to take the children failed.

He... improvised.

This is personal for you.

You have something against him.

Against the family. Against royals in general.

You are out of line, Officer.

No, sir, I am in line,

because you keep trying to take this piece of the puzzle

that simply doesn't fit, and force it into something.

You are suspended from active duty.

Turn in your credentials,

and pray that I don't have you decommissioned.

I've been suspended.

It's not the best way to begin Christmas.

When an investigation hits a dead end,

you have to go back to the beginning.

That dead end may not be as dead as you think.

Price is in on it.

Young and Ford served with him in the SAS.

I'm sorry. How do you know all this?

I have eyes and ears everywhere.

No.

We shouldn't give this to him.

There's not much going on in this city

that I don't know about.

My sources tell me

Ford and Young were former MI7.

How could we have missed that?

They were decommissioned and their involvement

in the Security Service was wiped off the record.

So, they became ghost agents for off-book missions.

Yes, rather like something

right out of A Christmas Carol, isn't it?

But Taylor must be behind it. Why?

The word is that the powers that be

were cutting the MI7 funding.

Even considering absorbing it

into a newly formed joint security service.

Create a national crisis.

Save the day. It does prove how essential you are.

Precisely.

Now, I'm counting on you to bring my dear boy back home.

Your dear boy?

I was Colin's nanny back in the day.

Who do you think gave me the nickname Scary Poppins?

He's no longer a child,

but one never stops looking out for the people one cares for.

This had better be good.

Colin's security detail, Officer Price,

he's not missing, he's in on it.

And if my sources are correct, Colin is inside.

I'd say that's pretty good.

Well, they're preparing to release Ford with the ransom so.

Then we'd better be quick.

Colin. It has to be.

I'd bet my life on it.

What's the plan?

Are we just going to go down the chimney?

Like Santa Clause?

We have to be smart about this,

and do it my way. Wait a minute.

No.

Nothing like Christmas Eve takeaway.

Wonderful. I'm hungry.

Thank you.

I'm in.

There's somebody coming your way.

Claire: Psst.

- Hello again. - Hello again.

Do you trust me?

Was everything you told me about yourself true

or was it all a cover story?

No, I only lied to you about what I do.

Not who I am.

I trust you.

Stay behind me.

Where is he?

What? Where is he?!

Come on. He can't be gone.

Whoa!

A Lansbury nanny always plans for rain.

All good, boys. I've got it.

You are quite amazing.

Mrs. Lansbury would be proud.

What's the meaning of this?

It's over, sir.

We know you were behind it all,

attempting to frame Prince Colin.

It might have worked had Officer Champion

not protected the children.

Everything I did was for the good of this service.

I had to prove that we are essential

to the safety of this country. It was the only way.

That may be what you believe,

but you can never do right by doing wrong.

You'll see.

It's the job. It changes you.

I think it just makes you more of who you are.

Uncle Colin.

I miss him, too.

No!

Uncle Colin!

- Colin! - Colin!

Hi! Oh, it's so good to see you.

Oh. Oh, you're crushing me.

Thank you for bringing him home.

It's my pleasure.

And you know, we actually brought home

a straggler from the North Pole.

Ho, ho, ho. Happy Christmas, one and all.

Father! You're here!

How did you pull this off?

Your abduction triggered military safety protocol.

So, Edward was relieved of active duty immediately.

It's our Christmas wish come true!

What did you wish for by the fountain?

Um...

To spend Christmas here with you and your family.

Hello?

Yes, of course.

She's right here.

Just a moment.

It's for you.

Thank you.

Claire Champion.

Yes, Your Majesty.

No, I'd... I'd love to.

No, absolutely.

Thank you.

The king just invited me to spend Christmas at Sandringham.

Well, that's highly unusual.

Father's not usually one to invite non-family members.

This is quite an unusual break in royal protocol.

Claire is family,

and if my brother's as smart as he thinks he is,

he'll make it official sooner than later.

Should we look at the presents?

Yeah!

Come on.

- Hello again. - Hello again.

I guess Ms. Lansbury was right.

Love does triumph over all.