Jolyon assures Frances and June he has cut ties with Louisa. Frances resumes her efforts to secure Horatio for June. In Paris, Soames realises he doesn't fit in with Irene's friends.

Jolyon Sr announces Jolyon will be giving the jubilee gala speech, while Irene admits to mourning the life she was promised. June is ecstatic when Soames commissions Philip to build a country house, while Ann tells Jolyon she will cover Falconer's losses.