"Under The Queen's Umbrella" reached its climax when Doctor Kwon was revealed to be the deposed prince, Yi Ik Hyeon. The queen trusted Kwon in the past, but he killed her son, and now she finds out that he was the prince and killed the crown prince for revenge, and also learned that he had planned a rebellion against the king.
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Who Kills Deposed Prince Ik Hyeon?
The Queen catches Doctor Kwon in the act while looking for Prince Taein's autopsy report. The queen tells Kwon that she knows his true identity and asks why he killed her son. Kwon has a simple motive: it's revenge. His brother was poisoned to death because of the king; therefore, the king's son deserved to die. Kwon apologizes to the Queen for taking the innocent Crown Prince's life, but Kwon's mother has suffered the loss of four of her children and cannot bear to see the Queen happy with her children. The queen's guards are ready to arrest Kwon, but he manages to get away from them because he knows every corner of the palace. The guards looked for him everywhere and even broke into the rebels' hideout. The Queen informs the King that she has always suspected Kwon of poisoning her son, but is now certain as Kwon is the deposed Prince. The Queen asks the King to reveal the truth behind Prince Taein's death if she wants justice for her son.
Kwon has taken refuge in Prince Uiseong's house and threatens to reveal that Uiseong was also part of the rebellion if he denounces her. Kwon assures Uiseong that he still has a chance to become crown prince. All he has to do is get Kwon inside the palace. Prince Uiseong has no choice but to join him and promises to grant Kwon one wish if he becomes Crown Prince. Kwon's wish is to live with his mother and son in his original house.
The queen didn't tell the king that she has Prince Taein's autopsy report because then the king will kill Kwon immediately without letting the queen prove that Kwon killed her son. The king visits Master Toji, who has been arrested for rebellion, and asks about Kwon's whereabouts, but Touji only has to say that the king's kingdom is not prosperous because the king does not deserve the throne. The king gives the order to find and kill Kwon only after receiving the autopsy report from him. The only person who can beat the king in the palace is the dowager queen, and if the queen has to use her to get what she wants, she will. The Queen tells the Dowager Queen that Kwon killed Doctor Cho and that she may be her next target because he is the deposed Prince Ik Hyeon. He also tells her that he has Prince Taein's autopsy report and threatens to reveal it. However, the Queen Dowager can get the result of the autopsy if she brings Kwon alive to the Queen. This is the first time the Queen Dowager has actually been threatened by the Queen.
The Crown Princess has fainted, but the Royal Doctor finds it difficult to diagnose her illness due to her slow pulse. However, after much effort, he concludes that the Crown Princess is pregnant. The palace rejoices to soon have a new grand heir after the previous crown prince's family left the palace. The consorts choose to visit the Crown Princess over Consort Hwang, who has invited them to tea, showing Hwang's dwindling influence over the other consorts. The consorts are excited, especially Ko and Tae, who have moved closer to the queen. The Queen told the Crown Prince to pay more attention to the Crown Princess than to other trivial matters, including Doctor Kwon. The Crown Prince reads a poem to the Princess and puts her to sleep. He finds the princess diary and reads the things she wants to experience with the prince. The prince promises her in a dream that he will fulfill all her wishes. The next day, the court ladies see the Crown Princess running around the palace and spread rumors that she is not really pregnant.
The Queen Dowager visits the Queen and also asks the Crown Prince and Princess to meet them. She calls the royal doctor, who tells them that he was mistaken about the pregnancy due to the princess's heart condition. The Dowager Queen mentions that the Crown Princess will never be able to conceive a child due to illness and calls her father, Minister Yoon. She proposes to depose the Crown Princess, but the Queen is in favor of the Princess. The Crown Prince assures the Princess that it's okay if she never manages to conceive. The Queen Dowager wants to overthrow the Crown Prince anyway, which is why she threatens the Royal Doctor to force him to lie. She ordered him to secretly give the abortion medicine to the Crown Princess and ensure that she never conceived again. The Queen knows that the Queen Dowager is after the Crown Princess because of the autopsy report. She gives him the report when the Queen Dowager brings up the subject of the Crown Princess' deposition before the King.
The queen's remaining hope lies in the gajasachon Park Gyeongu, but he informs her that he has given it to the king to destroy, as it may shake the kingdom to its foundations. Nothing goes right for the queen, and Kwon is nowhere to be seen either. He finds his mother, who had fled, but also has no idea where her son is. On the other hand, the queen dowager asks the chief advisor to take Kwon from Prince Uiseong's house to the palace. She doesn't tell the chief that Kwon is the deposed prince. The chief advisor takes Kwon to the palace with a promise to help him, but guards surround them. However, Kwon escapes by putting a knife to the chief's neck. He takes the boss away and kills him with a knife in the stomach. Her next target is the Dowager Queen, but she already knew this could happen and fled her chambers. Consort Hwang rushes to see Kwon and hears him say that he only used Hwang to raise his heir in the palace. Hwang is heartbroken, but his son, Prince Uiseong, arrives and kills Kwon with a sword to save himself from accusations of treason. Before taking his last breath, Kwon tells Uiseong that he is his real father.
Does the king reveal the truth behind Prince Taein's death?
Court officials appealed to the king to execute all rebels, including the deposed queen and Prince Uiseong. The king does not want to stain his throne with blood again, he is against the idea and even defies the queen dowager. The Dowager Queen tells him that his biggest mistake was letting Ik Hyeon live, and believes that the King should not repeat his mistake by letting the rebels live. That's when she reveals that Uiseong is Ik Hyeon's son and not hers. The queen dowager doesn't care about the king, but she cares about the queen. She knows how determined the queen is, and she still wouldn't let Prince Taein's case go. That's why the queen dowager needs to add more obstacles to her path. The royal physician tells the Dowager Queen that the Crown Princess' fetus has miscarried and she will never conceive again. Also, the Queen Dowager's court lady discovers that Prince Muan is secretly raising a baby in the palace. The dowager queen informs the king and asks him to get rid of the lowly born illegitimate baby. However, Prince Muan is adamant to take responsibility for the mother and baby and is even ready to marry Cho Wol. The Queen Dowager tells him that a Prince cannot marry someone of low birth, but the Queen announces that Prince Muan may be the first to break tradition, and the King supports her.
Furthermore, the queen exposes the queen dowager in front of her, making the royal doctor confess to what the queen dowager asked him to do. The doctor did not dare to give the princess the wrong medicine, and therefore her baby is still safe. The Crown Prince tries to convince the King to reveal the truth about Prince Taein, but the King is still unsure. However, no one knows the king better than the queen. The queen knows how anxious the king has been since he ascended the throne because he always wanted to prove himself. She assures him that no one will question the validity of his throne because he has always been a wise king. It's time for you to let go of that burden and let the truth come into the world. The King thinks about it and tells the Dowager Queen that he has decided to reveal the true reason for Prince Taein's death. The king announces to his court officials that there will be a new investigation into Prince Taein's death and that history will be rewritten by historian Park's son, Park Gyeongu. Court officials are opposed to the idea as it could cause an uproar in the kingdom, but the king is certain of his decision. After confirming that Prince Taein has been poisoned to death, the king announces that he will reinstate the deposed Queen Yoon, while she will be confined, and no one will be allowed to find her. This pretty much means the Queen Dowager is being deposed. However, the Dowager Queen cannot live like that and takes her own life while wearing her coronation outfit.
'Under the Queen's Umbrella' ending explained
The palace is at peace now that the crown prince can walk around the palace with his princess and fulfill all her wishes. The previous Crown Princess has returned to the palace with her children, and Prince Muan lives outside the palace with his family. However, he visits the palace so often that it seems he still lives there. Prince Gye Seong makes the decision to leave the palace to embrace his identity as a woman, and even though the queen doesn't want to let her son go, she still supports him because nothing matters more than his happiness. All of the queen's children have settled down, but her youngest son, Grand Prince Ilyeong, still needs to grow up.
"Under The Queen's Umbrella" had everything a historical drama has: politics, conspiracy, tradition, betrayal and more, but what sets the series apart is the vision of the king and queen. The Queen was open-minded, non-judgmental and progressive. Like her, her children broke many oppressive traditions. The king was always busy with the politics of his kingdom, but he made time for his family and accepted and supported whatever his sons decided to do.
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What happens at the end of Under the Queen's Umbrella? ›
The palace is at peace now as the crown prince gets to walk around the palace with his princess and complete all of her wishes. The previous crown princess has returned to the palace with her children, and prince Muan lives outside the palace with his family.
What happened to Queen Dowager? ›He's also reinstated the deposed Queen Yoon, mother of Crown Prince Taein of course, to her rightful royal status. The Queen Dowager is confined to her quarters for now, and everyone is banned from seeing her, so she's basically deposed now. However, Dowager takes the cowardly way out and commits suicide.
What is the secret of Grand Prince Gyeseong? ›At night, Gyeseong heads to his “haven” and secretly disguises himself as a woman to express his hidden sexual identity. The rationale behind his double life is simple. As a prince of the conservative Joseon Kingdom (1392-1910), Gyeseong's life could have been threatened if his sexual orientation had been revealed.
What happens to Prince Simso in Under the Queen's Umbrella? ›His mother, consort Ko, sees him and tells him to go back. She orders the guards to send the beggar away. However, Prince Simso collapses right where the guard throws him.
What did the queen see in Under the Queen's Umbrella episode 2? ›Under the Queen's Umbrella season 1, episode 2 ends with the revelation that Gyeseong is someone who privately dresses up as a woman, hiding this side of himself from the palace.
Has Under the Queen's Umbrella ended? ›With the impactful period kdrama, starring Kim Hye-soo, Choi Won-young, Moon Sang-min, Kim Hae-sook, Yoo Jeon-ho and more, coming to an end on December 4, 2022, we bring you Under the Queen's Umbrella ending explained to demystify the respective character arc conclusions present therein.
Is Under the Queen's Umbrella Based on a true story? ›Though it was clear the drama is fictitious, the series still could not avoid criticisms regarding factual inaccuracies that most historical dramas or films face.
How many sons does the queen have in under the queen's umbrella? ›Keeping the plotting schemes at a safe distance from ravaging her family consisting of her five sons, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, and her husband – the King, the Queen has to fight off many internal forces conspiring to depose her.
Who is more powerful Queen Dowager or queen? ›A queen dowager continues to enjoy the title, style, and precedence of a queen, but is no longer referred to as the queen.
Does Kate become queen if William dies? ›The title was previously held by the Queen's mother when King George VI was ruling. So when William becomes King, it is likely that his wife will be known as Queen Consort or Queen Catherine. If William is to die before Kate and their eldest son Prince George becomes king, Kate will then become the Queen Mother.
What is the difference between a queen and a Queen Dowager? ›
A Queen Dowager is the widow of a king. After her husband's death, she continues to enjoy the title, style, and precedence of a queen. However, many former Queen Consorts do not formally use the word “dowager” as part of their titles.
Who is prince Seongnam mother? ›Grand Prince Seongnam (Moon Sang Min)
Grand Prince Seongnam, Hwaryeong's (Kim Hye Soo) second son, is the only one from outside the palace unlike her other children.
So its clear, Prince Seongnam is Queen and King son. But for some reason need to live outside the palace.
Who is Cho Wol under the Queen's umbrella? ›Jeon Hye-won: Cho Wol
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They slept in separate beds
As etiquette expert Lady Pam and Her Majesty's cousin explained in a biography about her relative: "In England, the upper class always have had separate bedrooms. You don't want to be bothered with snoring or someone flinging a leg around.
Will there be a season 2 of the Netflix K-Drama series Under the Queen's Umbrella – renewed or cancelled status. As of right now, Under the Queen's Umbrella has not been renewed for season two. This is understandable, though.
Who is the lady at the end of umbrella AC? ›The mysterious woman is Reginald's wife, Abigail Hargreeves
The woman standing with Reginald is his wife, Abigail Hargreeves (Lisa Repo-Martell), and her presence could mean big things for "The Umbrella Academy" Season 4.
As for what the queen kept in her bag, royal biographer Sally Bedell Smith says the items weren't all that different from what normal women carry with them: a mirror, lipstick, mint lozenges and reading glasses. As for the rest of the royal family, they have their own dress code rules they have to follow.
Did the Queen visit her uncle on his death bed? ›The couple was exiled and moved to France, where the Duke died in 1972. Just 10 days before Edward VIII died, Queen Elizabeth II visited her estranged uncle in France.
What happens when the Queen dies does everywhere close? ›The Queen's actual funeral will take place at Westminster Abbey nine days after her death, and The Guardian reports that basically everything will be closed—including the stock market—due to a “day of national mourning.”
Did the Queen keep a diary? ›
Keeping a diary is a longstanding tradition within the British monarchy. The Queen began keeping a diary when she was just 15 years old after learning her father, King George VI, did so. Her great-great-grandmother, Queen Victoria, was also a prolific diary writer.
How much of the book The Queen's Secret is true? ›Much of the story is based on fact. Harper is a respected author who specializes in historical novels about real British women and her research is exemplary. There is no doubt, for example, that the queen was hugely influential during the war as important decisions were being made.
What is the story behind umbrella? ›Across the song, Rihanna is talking to a partner that doesn't have the same status as her. Despite their differences, she promises to protect them from the proverbial rain—anything that threatens their relationship. They will shine through each other's successes and deal with their failures side by side.
Who is queen Im Hwa Ryeong in history? ›Im Hwa Ryeong is the queen of King Lee Ho and mother to 5 sons. Her oldest son is the crown prince and heir to the throne while her other sons are the grand princes and next in line.
How many bodyguards does the Queen? ›The Honourable Corps consists of five Officers (the Captain, the Lieutenant, the Standard Bearer, the Clerk of the Cheque and the Harbinger) and 27 Gentlemen.
Did the Queen have any C sections? ›The Queen for example, when she gave birth, she gave birth at Buckingham Palace, a home birth, a home cesarean section.
Do the royal children have a nanny? ›Spanish born Borrallo has been the Cambridge's live-in nanny since 2014, joining their team when Prince George was just eight-months-old.
What will Kate be called when William is king? ›This is a loaded question, but the straightforward answer is yes. Princess Catherine will eventually become queen when Prince William is named king.
Is queen dowager higher than queen consort? ›Britain was one of the few territories that allowed a woman to succeed to the throne. By contrast a Queen Consort, although having the same rank and equivalent titles as the King, is solely dependent on him for her position. If he died, she generally became a Queen Dowager.
Does Queen Elizabeth have more power than the king? ›A constitutional monarchy and the King's role
In a monarchy, the king or queen is the head of state. However, as the UK has a constitutional monarchy, the ability to make and pass legislation belongs to Parliament rather than the King. The monarch retains a symbolic role in government.
What will Kate be called when she is queen? ›
The rules will work in the same way when Kate eventually becomes Queen – her official title will be Catherine, Queen Consort of the United Kingdom, but it's more than likely she'll be known simply as Queen Catherine. Men who marry an inherited female monarch do not become King Consort, however.
Who will inherit Queen Elizabeth money? ›Her Majesty leaves behind over $500 million in personal assets from her 70 years on the throne, which Prince Charles will inherit when he is crowned king.
Will Harry inherit anything from the Queen? ›Royal Inheritance
Representatives told Forbes in 2021 that Harry was not a beneficiary of any of the $100 million left to the royal family by his great-grandmother, the Queen Mother.
The title "queen mother" evolved to distinguish a queen dowager from all other queens when she is also the mother of the reigning sovereign. Thus, upon the death of her husband, King George V, Queen Mary became queen mother, retaining the status throughout the reigns of her sons, Edward VIII and George VI.
What is a male dowager called? ›A dowager is a widow or widower who holds a title or property—a "dower"—derived from her or his deceased spouse.
What are the 3 types of queens? ›- Queen regnant, a female monarch of a Kingdom. List of queens regnant.
- Queen consort, the wife of a reigning king.
- Queen dowager, the widow of a king.
- Queen mother, a queen dowager who is the mother of a reigning monarch.
Prince Seong Nam has that distinct bone, which confirms that he is of royal blood. That's when the queen makes it clear why prince Seong Nam lived outside the palace.
Who is the last prince of South Korea? ›Prince Imperial Yeong, Yi Un, Crown Prince Uimin (also Euimin), also known as Yi Un, Yi Eun, Lee Eun and Un Yi (20 October 1897 – 1 May 1970), was the 28th Head of the Korean Imperial House, an Imperial Japanese Army general and the last crown prince of Korea.
Did Seongnam become king? ›Off the back of this, the King demands that capital punishment be led against anyone who speaks ill of the Princes or questions their lineage. After this scathing speech, Seongnam is declared the winner.
Is Grand Prince higher than prince? ›Grand prince is not the grandson of the prince. It's a title of nobility just below king, but above a crown prince.
Who is the successor of king Yeongjo? ›
| Yeongjo of Joseon 朝鮮英祖조선 영조 | |
|---|---|
| Predecessor | Gyeongjong of Joseon |
| Successor | Jeongjo of Joseon |
| Regent | Crown Prince Yi Seon (1749–1762) Grand Heir Yi San (1776) |
| Regent of Joseon | |
Triumphing against treachery, Prince Seong-nam becomes the new crown prince in Under The Queen's Umbrella. Dropping her support for Prince Bo-geom, the Queen Dowager forces the prince to forfeit his participation. Through a live paternity test, rumors about Prince Seong-nam's legitimacy as a royal are debunked.
What happens to sterling when the Queen dies? ›The Royal Mint, which is the official maker of British coins, said all coins with her portrait “remain legal tender and in circulation,” with more information to come later. “As we respect this period of respectful mourning, we continue to strike coins as usual,” the Royal Mint said on its website.
What is the story of under the queen's umbrella? ›With the death of the crown prince (Bae In Hyuk), Queen Hwa-ryeong (Kim Hye Soo) prepares her troublemaker sons to become princes worthy of taking over the throne. Showing disapproval of the Queen's sons, the Queen Dowager (Kim Hae Sook) interferes in the selection of the cohort and crown prince.
Is Grand Prince Seongnam son of the king? ›Just before the evaluation results are decided, the State Councilor blurts out that there's a rumour involving Grand Prince Seongnam spreading. Apparently he grew up outside the palace and is not of royal blood.
Who is Prince Seongnam mother? ›Grand Prince Seongnam (Moon Sang Min)
Grand Prince Seongnam, Hwaryeong's (Kim Hye Soo) second son, is the only one from outside the palace unlike her other children.
So its clear, Prince Seongnam is Queen and King son. But for some reason need to live outside the palace.
Who gets the Queen's money when she dies? ›Her Majesty leaves behind over $500 million in personal assets from her 70 years on the throne, which Prince Charles will inherit when he is crowned king.
Does Kate become queen? ›This is a loaded question, but the straightforward answer is yes. Princess Catherine will eventually become queen when Prince William is named king. However, that won't happen until his dad, King Charles, steps down as monarch (or passes away).
Who will inherit queen Elizabeth's jewelry? ›If tradition prevails, most of the Queen's personal jewels will be passed on to King Charles III and Queen Camilla. It is speculated that Catherine, Princess of Wales will also receive some of the jewels as she will eventually be Queen.
What does it mean if the Queen puts her bag on the floor? ›
The Queen would lay her bag completely flat on the ground if she absolutely intended to leave the situation right away. It appears that the Queen did the same thing by spinning a ring on her finger.
What does it mean if the Queen puts her purse on the floor? ›Putting her bag on the floor was a sign that she needed to be saved from an uncomfortable encounter ASAP. If she was at dinner and placed it on the table, that meant she wanted to end the event in the next five minutes.
What is the message of the story umbrella? ›The overarching theme, or topic, of the story is thrift and when it is acceptable to spend money. Mme. Oreille thinks that it is never really acceptable to spend money, and that as little money should be spent as possible (assuming it is her own money).
Who is the royal blood in Korea? ›The House of Yi, also called the Yi dynasty (also transcribed as the Lee dynasty), was the royal family of the Joseon dynasty and later the imperial family of the Korean Empire, descended from the Joseon founder Yi Seong-gye. All of his descendants are members of the Jeonju Yi clan.
Who was Queen Dowager in Korean? ›Queen Sinjeong was a queen of Ikjong and a queen mother of Heongjong, and was known as 'Queen Dowager Jo'. After Cheoljong passed away without an heir, as a queen mother, she adopted Gojong and made him ascend the throne.