Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story is an limited prequel series to Bridgerton. The series was written by Shonda Rhimes, who also served as an executive producer alongside Betsy Beers and Chris Van Dusen.
Synopsis[]
The series centers on the rise and love life of a young Queen Charlotte as well as featuring stories about the young Violet Ledger and Lady Danbury.
Cast[]
Main Cast[]
- India Amarteifio as Young Queen Charlotte (6/6)
- Adjoa Andoh as Lady Agatha Danbury (5/6)
- Michelle Fairley as Princess Augusta (6/6)
- Ruth Gemmell as Lady Violet Bridgerton (5/6)
- Corey Mylchreest as King George III (6/6)
- Golda Rosheuvel as Queen Charlotte (5/6)
- Arsema Thomas as Young Agatha Danbury (6/6)
- Sam Clemmett as Young Brimsley (6/6)
- Freddie Dennis as Reynolds (6/6)
- Hugh Sachs as Brimsley (5/6)
- Julie Andrews as Lady Whistledown (5/6)
Recurring Guest Stars[]
- Tunji Kasim as Duke Adolphus (4/6)
- Cyril Nri as Lord Danbury (4/6)
- Peyvand Sadeghian as Coral (5/6)
- Ryan Gage as Prince Regent (3/6)
- Joshua Riley as Prince Adolphus (3/6)
- Jack Michael Stacey as Prince Edward (4/6)
- Seamus Dillane as Prince William (4/6)
- Sabina Arthur as Princess Elizabeth (2/6)
- Eliza Capel as Princess Sophia (3/6)
- Neil Edmond as Earl Harcourt (6/6)
- Richard Cunningham as Lord Bute (6/6)
- Ben Cura as Prince Augustus (2/6)
- Harvey Almond as Prince Ernest (2/6)
- Felix Brunger as Prince Frederick (2/6)
- Connie Jenkins-Greig as Young Violet Ledger (3/6)
- Katie Brayben as Vivian Ledger (2/6)
- Guy Henry as Doctor Monro (4/6)
- Keir Charles as Lord Ledger (3/6)
- Helen Coathup as Princess Augusta II (2/6)
- Riyonn Farsad as Monro's Assistant (2/6)
- Florence Dobson as Princess Victoria (2/6)
- James Fleet as King George III (1/6)
- Sophie Lamont as Bridgerton Maid (1/6)
Episodes[]
| No. in series | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date |
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| 1 | 1 | "Queen to Be" | Tom Verica | Shonda Rhimes | May 4, 2023 |
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| Betrothed against her will to King George, young Charlotte arrives in London on her wedding day and faces scrutiny from the monarch's cunning mother. | |||||
| 2 | 2 | "Honeymoon Bliss" | Tom Verica | Shonda Rhimes | May 4, 2023 |
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| Frustrated by her first days of marriage to the mysterious and mercurial king, a lonely Charlotte finds a confidante and advisor in Lady Agatha Danbury. | |||||
| 3 | 3 | "Even Days" | Tom Verica | Shonda Rhimes | May 4, 2023 |
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| Charlotte and George grudgingly perform their marital duties. Lady Danbury wants to host a ball. Brimsley spies something curious on Coronation Day. | |||||
| 4 | 4 | "Holding the King" | Tom Verica | Nicholas Nardini | May 4, 2023 |
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| George's hidden struggles -- and the extreme measures he's undertaken for a chance of future happiness with Charlotte -- finally come to light. | |||||
| 5 | 5 | "Gardens in Bloom" | Tom Verica | Teleplay: Shonda Rhimes and Nicholas Nardini Story: Shonda Rhimes |
May 4, 2023 |
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| Charlotte reaches out to George as she comes under the watchful eye of an unwelcome houseguest. Lady Danbury ponders the future during daily walks. | |||||
| 6 | 6 | "Crown Jewels" | Tom Verica | Shonda Rhimes | May 4, 2023 |
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| Charlotte demands a declaration from George ahead of the future king's arrival. Lady Danbury and Princess Augusta cross swords over the Great Experiment. | |||||
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