It’s been nearly four agonizing years since we last saw our favorite British aristocratic family, whose members became so dear to us over the six seasons that Downton Abbey aired on ITV and PBS Masterpiece that when we said our final goodbyes to our beloved Crawlys and their loyal servants on Christmas Day 2015 it was like losing a family member. To help ease our pain, talk almost immediately began of a hoped-for feature film. Fast forward to tonight, Leicester Square London – where most of our favorite faces came out to celebrate the long awaited premiere of Downton Abbey – The Movie!
It was hard to beat the glamour and overall gorgeousness of the Crawly ladies as Michelle Dockery (Lady Mary), Elizabeth McGovern (Lady Cora) and Laura Carmichael (Lady Edith) dazzled the fans that had gathered in hopes of catching a glimpse of their favorite Downton stars.

The gorgeous Crawly women: (L-R) Elizabeth McGovern (Lady Cora), Michelle Dockery (Lady Mary) and Laura Carmichael (Lady Edith)

Golden Goddess! Dockery wears a gown by Galvan of London.

Absolutely stunning! Carmichael rocks this Monse Resort 2020 gown! We loved the white gloved hand brooch!

Laura Carmichael shows some leg!

As elegant and regal as the lady herself, Elizabeth McGovern.
Everyone cheered when Dame Maggie Smith appeared! Not one to normally frequent red carpets or awards events, it was a special treat to see our favorite sassy one-liner spewing Crawly, The Dowager Countess of Grantham herself!

We can’t get enough of Dame Maggie Smith!

Sophie McShera was quite the stunner in this gorgeous black velvet gown with fuschia rosettes.

Allen Leech, who plays Tom Branson, surprised everyone with the wonderful announcement that he and his wife, actress and producer Jessica Blair Herman, are expecting!

Mrs. Hughes was never this glam or sexy! Phyllis Logan rocking the red carpet!

Jim Carter (Mr. Carson) and wife, the inimitable Imelda Staunton who also appears in the film!

Lord Grantham has arrived! Hugh Bonneville with his lovely wife, Lulu Williams.
It was a beautiful reunion for the Downton Abbey cast. You could see the excitement on their faces. Sadly, Joanne Froggatt (Anna Bates) had Tweeted earlier that she was in Australia filming and could not make it. Brendan Coyle (Mr. Bates) also Tweeted good luck wishes to the cast, which indicated he would also be missing the festivities.

We would not be here without the master creator/writer himself, Julian Fellowes!
Downton Abbey arrives in cinemas on September 13th in the UK and September 20th in the US. Get your tickets now, polish up your favorite tiara and see you at the movies!