Following the release of the latest Netflix series, Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, we share some facts about the real Queen Charlotte
Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, better known as Queen Charlotte, was a captivating historical figure.
The inspiration behind the latest Bridgerton prequel, Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, Charlotte had been born into the royal family of Northern German kingdom Mecklenburg-Strelitz in 1744. She was the youngest daughter of Duke Charles Louis Frederick of Mecklenburg and Princess Elisabeth Albertine of Saxe-Hildburghausen. At the age of 17, the German-born princess came to England and married King George III, whom she had never met.
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The new Netflix series is a historical “fiction inspired by fact” and sees India Ria Amarteifio star as Queen Charlotte. The show explores the marriage between Queen Charlotte and King George III as well as his mental illness.
While the spin-off series documents Queen Charlotte’s life, some of the events in the series may have been dramatised. That said, Queen Charlotte did indeed live a fascinating life as Queen for nearly 60 years.
Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story is available to stream on Netflix.