Besides the sparkly jewelry, puffy gowns, and possible wigs, here’s what dearest fans would also like to see in the Queen Charlotte series.
With the update of Arsema Thomas joining the cast of Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, Bridgerton fans’ anticipation is growing high, indeed. Other than the fact it is impending, the show’s release date has yet to be made known, but the loyal tons of fanbase members are eager though. Written by Shonda Rhimes, the master creator of drama as demonstrated by her works in Grey’s Anatomy, Scandal, and of course, Bridgerton itself, the quality of Queen Charlotte’s tale is bound to be safe in her capable hands.
Up to this point, we are served with an official proclaiming ploting that it will focus on the young Queen Charlotte’s rise to prominence and the beginning of her love story, along with a first-look clip representing Charlotte’s rather unusual first meeting with King George. The scene reveals the young lady’s insistent attempts to climb over a garden wall to escape her nuptials with the king, only to be caught red-handed by His Majesty.
Albeit short, the snippet has succeeded in raising the promise of an engaging narrative thanks to Charlotte’s strong-headedness. While the origin of the queen’s romantic life has long been an in-demand wish among fans, the Bridgerton enthusiasts also have some other inquisitiveness they’d like to find the answers to in this spin-off — the significant ones, not a matter as trivial as the explanation of Her Majesty’s fondness for wigs. Although, a justification for that particular mystery would be most appreciated too.
Queen Charlotte’s Motherhood
The king’s affection and political power are great and all, yet ultimately, those shouldn’t be the exclusive materials that define Charlotte. As divided in the episode Off to the Races by Charlotte herself during the tour of her fabulous menagerie, she is a mother of 15, the amount of which is about twice larger than the eight Bridgerton siblings, and thus, would make for a plot as interesting as (if not, more) the Bridgertons’ we’ve watched for two seasons.
So far, only two of the abundant offsprings have been revealed in The Duke and I, George, who, as Charlotte fondly claims, “grows plumper by the day,” and late Amelia, whose death has taken a toll on King George’s mental health . Moreover, it was a rare moment throughout the series where Charlotte puts her awfully proud bearing aside for a second and engages in a heartfelt conversation about her children. Surely, this warm, motherly, and almost sweet side is worth unpacking in this prequel series of hers, right?
Danbury’s Romantic History
Who is the one person daring enough to flaunt her sharp tongue to Her Majesty and never get in trouble for doing so? Lady Agatha Danbury, that’s who — another prominent figure in the Bridgerton universe that must be taken into serious consideration, and not just because she holds a high rank in the society and is a close friend of the monarch. Danbury’s acerbic trait doesn’t turn her into an unlikable character, though. As a matter of fact, many think of her inclination for sharp judgments as badass. So really, it was her personality that shaped her into the independent woman the viewers have come to admire and respect.
Danbury is an inspiring example that a woman doesn’t always need a man by her side to be happy. But then again, there’s nothing wrong with romance; it’s actually wonderful. After all, humans have a great capacity to love. Just because a woman loves another doesn’t mean she loves herself less, like Danbury. In fact, the seasoned doyenne also happens to be an advocate for true love, as indicated by her reply to Kate Sharma’s false conclusion of how the grande dame stays content in her lone state in the episode “Off to the Races.”
“Because I have lived a life. I am a widow. I have loved. I have lost. I have earned the right to do whatever I please, whenever I please, and however I please to do it. Child, you are not me . And if you continue down this road, you most certainly never will be.”
What a beautiful display of charisma and compassion, making it all the more reason to give someone as remarkable as Danbury the proper backstory she deserves, particularly the romantic history she told in earnest.
The Early Phases of the Violet and Edmund Bridgerton
As the series is a fruition of Bridgerton’s smashing success, it seems only right to honor the family by exploring their past with the matriarch, Violet, as the core. It remains unclear how far back, before the events of Bridgerton, Queen Charlotte’s show will take place. However, since Deadline reported there’d be one young Violet Ledger, her plot line would probably poke around her bachelorette stage.
