The latest instalment in the Bridgerton franchise is here! It is also leaving viewers with questions about iconic Queen Charlotte, and whether she really existed in history.
With the enduringly popular Bridgerton pulling in millions of viewers, there were sure to be spin-offs, and further ways to expand the world of Shonda Rhimes' characters. The first spin-off, Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story is a limited series following Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, landing on Netflix on May 4. As she leaves her aristocratic home in Germany and finds herself in the arms of King George III through no choice of her own, the pair's newlywed story is told. Prepare for romantic highs, and terrible lows as the newly formed union unleashes a pivotal moment for English aristocratic history, sparking the world where Bridgerton follows. With many asking if Queen Charlotte was a real historical figure, read on for the truth.
