Nicola Coughlan as Penelope Featherington. It's a highly debated point and we can't DNA-test her so I don't think there'll ever be a definitive answer," Quinn said in an interview with The Times. "Many historians believe she had some African background. The debate hasn't been resolved, but Bridgerton author Julia Quinn has supported the show's casting decision.
It has also been claimed that her distant ancestor Margarita de Castro e Souza, a 15th-century Portuguese noblewoman, was Black. The argument draws from a portrait by Scottish painter Allan Ramsay and a quote from English writer Horace Walpole. Some historians have contested the ancestry and ethnicity of Queen Charlotte, claiming she had African ancestry or was mixed-race. King George III, known as the "mad king" in children's history books, was thought to have suffered bipolar disorder or the blood disease porphyria, but the real cause of his illness is still unknown. But the Regency era can also be regarded to span from 1795 to 1837, characterized by distinctive trends in various aspects of British culture, from architecture, literature, fashion and politics. The term Regency refers to the time when King George III was forced to let his son rule in his place due to his mental illness. For reference, Pride and Prejudice was also set in the early 19th century. What year is Bridgerton set in?īridgerton is set in 1813 in Regency London.
While the main characters are all fictional, there are historical figures in the series such as King George III (James Fleet) and his wife, Queen Charlotte (played by Golda Rosheuvel). Read more: The Queen's Gambit ending explained and all your questions answered Warning: Spoilers aheadīridgerton is an adaptation of Julia Quinn's eight popular romance novels known as the Bridgerton series, with each book focusing on a different Bridgerton sibling finding true love. Here are some answers to season 1's biggest questions and a few possibilities for what could happen next. And that ending? Despite the love story you could predict from the first episode, there are plenty of threads for season 2 to address. That means more 19th century dating with added stairway sex. Surprising no one, Netflix has confirmed runaway hit Bridgerton will see a second season.