"Downton Abbey": A Look Back at the Show's Best Weddings

Both Mr. Carson and Mrs. Hughes make no bones about it: they've both given up on any idea of having a romantic partner or a family in order to advance in their careers. Reaching the top echelon of service is a proud accomplishment, but it also is very lonely, which is why they form a strong friendship. Over the years, it slowly evolves from a platonic bond to a romantic one, and they finally marry early in the final season.