The Bridgerton universe has become a global phenomenon, bringing a new breeze to the historical romance genre. In which, the series Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story is not only an extension but also plays an important role in deepening this world.
But do you know all the interesting things behind the character Queen Charlotte and her connection to the characters in Bridgerton?
Let’s explore the things fans don’t know about Queen Charlotte and the Bridgerton universe through the article below!
Queen Charlotte – A real-life character
The first thing that makes Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story special is that the character Queen Charlotte is inspired by a real person in history.
Queen Charlotte of England (1744–1818), was the wife of King George III.
She is one of the royal figures of African origin, which has been analyzed by many modern historians.
The inclusion of Queen Charlotte of color in Bridgerton and its own series has helped to creatively recreate the story of racial integration in Regency society.
It is from Queen Charlotte that the black aristocratic characters in Bridgerton are reasonably explained in the context of the film’s society.
Queen Charlotte and King George III – A touching love story
A real relationship in history
King George III suffered from mental illness and Queen Charlotte had to spend many years accompanying and taking care of her husband.
The film Queen Charlotte deeply portrayed the complicated but sincere love between the two.
Influence on Bridgerton
The love story between Queen Charlotte and King George helped the audience better understand Queen Charlotte’s psychology when she forced the aristocrats to marry, maintaining the family line in the Bridgerton series.
Her own unfulfilled love made her pursue the ideal of lasting love for the next generation.
Queen Charlotte and the Key Characters in Bridgerton
Lady Danbury
The intimate relationship between Queen Charlotte and Lady Danbury is explored in great depth in Queen Charlotte.
Lady Danbury is not only a friend but also an advisor and companion who helps Queen Charlotte maintain power in the royal court.
Thanks to Queen Charlotte, Lady Danbury becomes one of the most powerful ladies in London, something that Bridgerton has shown many times.
Lady Violet Bridgerton
In Queen Charlotte, we learn more about Lady Violet when she was young and her close relationship with Lady Danbury.
This explains why the Bridgerton family in the main series always has a high position in society.
Royalty and noble families
Queen Charlotte’s “The Great Experiment” policy in the film opened the door to black nobles, explaining the ethnic diversity in Bridgerton that many fans have wondered about.
Things Fans Might Not Know
1. Queen Charlotte Is Shonda Rhimes’ Only Original Character Based on History
The Bridgerton, Featherington, and other families are fictional, based on the novels by Julia Quinn.
Only Queen Charlotte is a character with a real background, which Shonda Rhimes decided to expand on.
2. Subtle Cameos Between Queen Charlotte and Bridgerton
In Bridgerton, Queen Charlotte often has a very sharp perspective on relationships (like Daphne and Simon, or Anthony and Kate).
After watching Queen Charlotte, fans will better understand why she is obsessed with marriage and having children: because she was heartbroken when George was sick and lost a child.
3. Lady Danbury had a love story of her own
Queen Charlotte revealed that Lady Danbury had a deep love story, which was never mentioned in Bridgerton.
Lady Danbury’s choice to live alone has more layers of meaning after we know her past.
4. Young Brimsley and the Sad Love Story
Brimsley, Queen Charlotte’s courtier, is one of the most beloved supporting characters after the Queen Charlotte series.
The love story between Brimsley and Reynolds is one of the most tragic and beautiful details, helping the audience understand Queen Charlotte’s loneliness.
5. How Queen Charlotte laid the foundation for the future of the Bridgerton universe
What Queen Charlotte does in Queen Charlotte will directly affect the following parts of Bridgerton.
According to many predictions, Lady Danbury and Violet may play a big role in the relationships of the next generation (like Gregory Bridgerton or Hyacinth Bridgerton).
Why is Queen Charlotte an indispensable piece of the Bridgerton universe?
If you watch Bridgerton without Queen Charlotte, fans will lack a lot of context to understand:
Why do black families have a high position in Regency society?
Why did Queen Charlotte “force marriages” on young nobles?
Why did Lady Danbury have such a great influence on Lady Bridgerton and the ladies in the social circle?
Why did Brimsley always have a thoughtful view of love?
And more deeply, Queen Charlotte herself asked the question: “Can love conquer all?”, the theme throughout Bridgerton.
Conclusion
Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story is not only a spin-off that beautifies the Bridgerton universe, but also helps the audience:
Understand the characters better.
Explain the small but meaningful details in Bridgerton.
Another love story sad but beautiful, about a powerful but lonely queen.
If you love Bridgerton, Queen Charlotte is a series not to be missed. And if you have watched Queen Charlotte, the next time you watch Bridgerton, you will feel everything much more deeply.
