Her Majesty

For the first time, Pilar will inaugurate the new judicial year. Although the event is rather bland, a surprise awaits our princess. It's become a tradition for some judges to dine with her father, the king, after the event. Pilar will be hosting this year's lunch as well, but during the meal, she will make a discovery that will completely change the way she views her father and her own life.

Richie was heir to the British Crown until one fine day he decided to relinquish his rights to the throne. He's now living as a celebrity, and this week he's traveling to Madrid to release his memoirs. Pilar and him had a passionate affair years ago that, thankfully, didn't make it into the book, but tonight they will reminisce about it, leading to a surprising revelation for our princess.

Guillermo's mother has passed away and Pilar attends the funeral in hopes of convincing Guillermo not to quit his job and to come back to the palace with her. But, in the hours before the service, the princess will come to an unexpected realization. She will discover that, for some, the monarchy still means something worthy of upholding.

Alfonso XIV has returned to Spain to record the traditional Royal Christmas Speech, in which, rather than abdicating, the King apologizes for putting his immature daughter in charge of the country. The branches of government warn Pilar that her father is out of his mind. They've tried speaking to him, but he refuses to listen. Pilar will have to convince him it's time for him to step aside.