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Published 14:04 IST, December 28th 2020

Who plays Queen Charlotte in Bridgerton? All about the first Shondaland Netflix series

Who plays Queen Charlotte in Bridgerton? Read on to know more about the first Shondaland Netflix series that aired on Netflix on December 25.

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Bridgerton is a new Netflix drama that started airing since December 25. The Netflix production is the first attempt of the Grey's Anatomy fame TV producer, creator & writer Shonda Rhimes at producing a Netflix series. Bridgerton is created by Chris Van Dusen. The series is based on the best selling novel by Julia Quinn. The plot of the series is set in the Regency area in London and follows the story of Daphne Bridgerton, and her entry at the competitive world of marriage prospects. The show has already been gathering rave reviews from viewers who are applauding the main characters of Simon and Daphne, as well as the narration by Julie Andrews, however, the show also sees a majestic queen named Queen Charlotte. Read on to know 'Who plays Queen Charlotte in Bridgerton?'

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Who plays Queen Charlotte in Bridgerton?

The role of Queen Charlotte is played by actor Golda Rosheuvel. Golda has been previously seen in shows like Torchwood, Coronation Street, Dead Boss and Silent Witness to name a few. Golda plays the role of Queen Charlotte who was actually a monarch of the Regency era from 1761 to 1818. Even though her character was not written in the Julia Quinn book series, but Shonda Rhimes decided to bring this historical character into the show. According to the Washington Post, there are some theories that suggest that Queen Charlotte may be the first mixed-race, Black British royal, according to the genealogical research done by historian Mario De Valdes y Cocom. He wrote for PBS' Frontline starting that Queen Charlotte, wife of English King George III, was descended from Margarita de Castro y Sousa, who was from a Black branch of the Portuguese Royal House. 

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Bridgerton cast 

Here is the elaborate list of Bridgerton cast.

  • Lady Whistledown: Julie Andrews
  • Daphne Bridgerton: Phoebe Dynevor
  • Simon Basset: Rege-Jean Page
  • Anthony Bridgerton: Jonathan Bailey
  • Colin Bridgerton: Luke Newton
  • Penelope Featherington: Nicola Coughlan
  • Marina Thompson: Ruby Barker
  • Lady Danbury: Adoja Andoh
  • Eloise Bridgerton: Claudia Jessie
  • Benedict Bridgerton: Luke Thompson
  • Lady Portia Featherington: Polly Walker
  • Lady Violet Bridgerton: Ruth Gemmel
  • Phillipa Featherington: Harriet Cains
  • Prudence Featherington: Bessie Carter
  • Lord Featherington: Ben Miller
  • Queen Charlotte: Golda Rosheuvel
  • Siena Rosso: Sabrina Bartlett
  • Madame Delacroix: Kathryn Drysdale

Bridgerton review

The Netflix series has a 7.2/10 rating on IMDb. It also has a positive 94% like on Rotten Tomatoes. While a total of 96% of Google users also liked the 8-part season of Bridgerton

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14:05 IST, December 28th 2020