The six pop covers in Queen Charlotte feature music by Beyoncé, SZA, and Alicia Keys.
Queen Charlotte follows the lead of Bridgerton seasons one and two with stunning orchestral covers of pop songs. All six covers in the prequel feature songs performed by Black women, which was important to Queen Charlotte music supervisor Alexandra Patsavas. “It was important to honor Queen Charlotte with her own musical palette,” Patsavas told Tudum, “and that felt like Charlotte’s essence.” Here, a guide to the six pop covers, and when they played during the season:
1. “Halo” by Beyonce
Performed by Brian Chan and Caleb Chan
“Halo” plays as Charlotte (India Amarteifio) and George (Corey Mylchreest) are saying goodbye to guests after their royal wedding, and leaving for their wedding night at Buckingham House.
When you can hear it: Around minute 43 in episode 1.
2. “If I Ain’t Got You” by Alicia Keys
Performed by Vitamin String Quartet
“If I Ain’t Got You” plays at Lady Danbury’s ball in Episode 3, “Even Days,” as George and Charlotte dance together.
When you can hear it: Around 38 minutes into episode 3.
3. “Déjà Vu” by Beyoncé
Performed by Mike Froudarakis and Alexander Leeming Froudakis
Beyoncé’s hit “Déjà Vu” takes on a sadder meaning in Queen Charlotte, as it plays over a montage of scenes viewers have already seen, but this time, from King George’s perspective as he struggles with his illness.
When you can hear it: At around 11 minutes into episode 4.
4. Run the World (Girls) by Beyoncé
Performed by Brian Chan and Caleb Chan
“Run the World (Girls)” is very apt for the scene where Charlotte demands to see George and bring him home—she’s definitely running the show.
When you can hear it: At about 1 hour, 8 minutes in episode 5.
5. “Nobody Gets Me” by SZA
Performed by Brian Chan and Caleb Chan
In the final episode, “Crown Jewels,” George and Charlotte throw a ball to celebrate the birth of their firstborn. SZA’s “Nobody Gets Me” plays as they share a dance at the ball.
When you can hear it: Starts around 1 hour, 2 minutes into episode 6.
6. “I Will Always Love You” by Whitney Houston
Performed by Vitamin String Quartet
The very last pop cover is a bittersweet one, at the very end of the final episode. Brimsely and Reynolds are seen dancing together, in private, as it flashes forward to Brimsley dancing alone. (Here’s what happens to Reynolds.)
When you can hear it: Around 1 hour, 10 minutes in episode 6.
