Deborah Davis

Abigail fills in for Lady Marlborough to play cards with Queen Anne, leading to a vulnerable moment where the Queen reveals the loss of her children.

Sarah returns with a scarred face after a mysterious absence, attempting to convince Queen Anne to banish the manipulative Abigail.

Queen Anne expresses her deep insecurity and physical pain while mourning the absence of Sarah Churchill. In a sudden shift of mood, she decides to secure Abigail's social standing by demanding she marry Colonel Masham immediately to avoid Sarah's interference.

Sarah Churchill blackmails Queen Anne with their private letters to force political changes and the dismissal of a rival.