The Palace

S01E08 Episode 8

Eleanor uncovers evidence that Queen Charlotte had an affair years ago, raising doubts about Richard's claim to the throne. She shares this information with the Archbishop, who then confronts Iain, prompting him to bring the sensitive issue to the Queen's attention. Facing the possibility, Queen Charlotte hesitantly confesses to her son that he might not be the legitimate heir. This revelation leads Richard to undergo a DNA test to verify his lineage.