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 nonetheless. Written by Shonda Rhimes, the master creator of drama as proved 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 plot proclaiming 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.
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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

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The king’s affection and political power are great and all, yet ultimately, those shouldn’t be the exclusive materials that define Charlotte. As divulged 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.

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So far, only two of the abundant offsprings have been disclosed 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 regarding her children. Surely, this warm, motherly, and almost sweet side is worth unpacking in this prequel series of hers, right?

Danbury’s Romantic History

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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 Phase of the Violet and Edmund Bridgerton

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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 would take place. However, since Deadline reported there’d be one young Violet Ledger, her plot line would probably poke around her bachelorette stage.

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The one thing everyone has been dying to learn more about is her relationship with Edmund Bridgerton, her eventual husband. While the episode “A Bee in Your Bonnet” did give the viewers a glimpse of the Bridgerton patriarch, it was a painful one to watch, for the poor man died. That scene alone is nowhere enough to justify the couple’s loving marriage life Violet so blissfully recounted time after time to her children and, simultaneously, the hungry-for-more fans. And who knows? Maybe, just maybe, we’ll get to have a peek at a little Anthony running around, still free from all kinds of head-of-the-household burdens his future adult self would take too hard.

It goes without saying that Charlotte would, and should, still be the focal point of both the creators and the audience for the show. However, by riding on the advantage of the television series’ generous running time, Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story may very well present the audience not only the tale revolving around the titular character but also the other special women she keeps close, Lady Danbury and Violet — because if Colin and Penelope can hitchhike their way throughout season one and two of Bridgerton, why can’t those two ladies do the same this time?