A superstar monarch at the centre of a Golden Age, Elizabeth is doing her best to present herself as the perfect queen and hide the flaws, doubts, and fondness for jam tarts that make her human. Grace encourages Elizabeth to rule as “herself”, finding ways to use her charm, her wit and her ability to compromise. After the death of her best friend, Grace’s mother, Elizabeth vowed to protect her, and has done everything in her power to keep her goddaughter safe.