Queen Charlotte (Golda Rosheuvel) in “Bridgerton” season three and young Queen Charlotte (India Amarteifio) in “Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story.”
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Kate and Anthony’s honeymoon is referenced in “Queen Charlotte.”
Simone Ashley as Kate and Jonathan Bailey as Anthony on the season three premiere of “Bridgerton.”
In one of the “Queen Charlotte” scenes that is set in the main “Bridgerton” timeframe, Violet Bridgerton, the matriarch of the Bridgerton family, mentions that her son, Anthony Bridgerton (Jonathan Bailey), is on his honeymoon.
In the garden party in “Bridgerton” season three, episode one, Kate Bridgerton (Simone Ashley), Anthony’s wife, comments that the married couple just returned from their honeymoon a week before the event.
So the events in “Queen Charlotte” are likely set between seasons two and three.
Lady Danbury and Queen Charlotte are closer than ever.
Adjoa Andoh and Golda Rosheuvel as Lady Danbury and Queen Charlotte in the “Bridgerton” season, and Arsema Thomas and India Amarteifio as young Lady Danbury and young Queen Charlotte in “Queen Charlotte.”
Adjoa Andoh and Golda Rosheuvel as Lady Danbury and Queen Charlotte in “Bridgerton,” and Arsema Thomas and India Amarteifio as young Lady Danbury and Queen Charlotte in “Queen Charlotte.” Laurence Cendrowicz / Netflix
Although Queen Charlotte and Lady Danbury interacted in previous seasons, they have never been as close as they are in “Bridgerton” season three.
This is likely a course correct after “Queen Charlotte.” In the miniseries, we discover that Lady Danbury has been part of the Queen’s personal circle since she came to England to marry King George (played by James Fleet and Corey Mylchreest).
Lady Danbury’s hosting duties for the first ball of the season make sense now.
Lady Danbury’s first ball invitation in “Queen Charlotte” episode three and her latest ball invitation in “Bridgerton” season three, episode one.
As with all “Bridgerton” seasons, Lady Danbury hosts the first ball of the social season in season three, episode one. The reason for this was explained in “Queen Charlotte.”
In episode three of the miniseries, young Agatha Danbury (Arsema Thomas) uses her new position as the Queen’s advisor to host the first ball without permission from the other families of London’s high society. With help from Queen Charlotte (played in this series by India Amarteifio), Agatha is successful and is honored with the responsibility of hosting the first ball of every social season.
Queen Charlotte’s outfit at the celestial ball could also be a reference to her husband, King George.
Queen Charlotte’s (Golda Rosheuvel) star-themed jewelry in “Bridgerton” season three, episode two, and young King George (Corey Mylchreest) in the “Queen Charlotte” spin-off.
In episode two, Queen Charlotte and the rest of London’s high society attend a celestial-themed ball. While Queen Charlotte’s star-themed outfit and jewelry may be on theme with the ball or a reference to how she’s trying to find a new debutante who “sparkles,” it could also be a subtle reference to her husband, King George.
In “Queen Charlotte,” we learn that King George is passionate about astronomy and has a personal observatory at his royal house. Although King George is not seen in part one, this could be a small reminder of the monarch’s presence in Queen Charlotte’s life.
Violet Bridgerton’s new love story was prompted by events in “Queen Charlotte.”
Daniel Francis as Lord Anderson, Adjoa Andoh as Lady Danbury, and Ruth Gemmell as Lady Violet Bridgerton on season three, episode four of “Bridgerton.”
In the main “Bridgerton” timeframe scenes of “Queen Charlotte,” Violet Bridgerton and Lady Danbury become closer friends as they bond over being widows. In episode five, Violet confides in Lady Danbury that her “garden is in bloom,” referring to her having sexual desires again.
