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Netflix has confirmed that there will be a Bridgerton prequel series all about the young Queen Charlotte and her rise to power and prominence. The matchmaking matriarch, played by Golda Rosheuvel, is one of the most beloved characters in the hit show.

With Netflix hit Bridgerton returning for season two, viewers can’t get enough of the show’s stunning gowns, lavish mansions and regal accents. But away from the luxurious lifestyles, one thing that people can’t get enough of is the programme’s depiction of dating in the Regency era.

united Anthony and Kate in season 2, but the tale behind Queen Charlotte's love story is just getting started.The untitled spinoff series, which revolves around the young Queen's romance and marriage to King George III, has set its ensemble cast. Originally greenlit last May, the upcoming limited series will return Bridgerton stars Golda Rosheuvel, Adjoa Andoh and Ruth Gemmell as Queen Charlotte, Lady Agatha Danbury and Lady Violet Bridgerton, respectively.

Bridgerton is back for a new season full of swooning maidens and steamy sex scenes, and those 82 million households who watched the first series are once more all hot under the collar. But for some women, dressing in period costume – inspired in part by the hit show – has become a way of life. Sophie Andrews, 26, regularly dresses up in the full regalia of Bridgerton’s Regency era and says it’s a boost for her confidence.

Charithra Chandran is currently starring in the much-anticipated series two of Bridgerton.The 25-year-old plays Edwina Sharma in the Regency era drama and Netflix smash. While the first season of Bridgerton focused on Daphne Bridgerton's (Phoebe Dynevor) romance with the Duke of Hastings (Regé-Jean Page), the second instalment focuses on the eldest Bridgerton sibling, Anthony Bridgerton's quest to find love. Charithra's character Edwina Sharma features in the show as a potential love interest for heartthrob Anthony, played by Jonathan Bailey.

“Bridgerton” — Netflix’s hit period production about upper-class courtship in England’s Regency era — is a world populated with sparkling balls, intricate courtship rituals, extravagant attire, and insidious gossip. And, apart from the Julia Quinn novels, there’s a surprising inspiration for it: West Hollywood. 

's all-knowing gossip maven, whose identity was at the heart of several covert (and not so covert) investigations by various members of the Ton in season 2, came between BFFs Eloise Bridgerton and Penelope Featherington (aka Lady Whistledown). Their friendship was irrevocably broken when Eloise learned, after being wrongly accused by the Queen of reporting on the Ton's scandalous affairs as Whistledown, that it was Penelope — with some help, of course — who was responsible for inciting all the drama in her regular gossip sheet.Their blowout fight in the last episode of the season is the exact moment everything changes for the two, now estranged, friends. When Eloise begins putting the pieces together during the last ball of the season, she confronts Penelope after discovering loads of money secretly stashed away in her room.

 expecting steamy love scenes right off the bat, they had to wait a little longer than usual.Unlike the first season of the Netflix series, the latest chapter in the titular family's story takes a different (translation: simmering, slow-burn) approach in building up the romance between eldest Bridgerton sibling, Anthony (Jonathan Bailey), and his love interest, Kate (Simone Ashley). As the season begins, Anthony has his eye on Kate's younger sister and the newly minted «diamond» of the season, Edwina (Charithra Chandran), because — as he says right off the bat — she ticks all the boxes.

Bridgerton fans were thrilled when they tuned into the first episode of the Netflix regency drama and heard Nicola Coughlan use her real accent. Nicola, 35, is best known for her role in the Channel 4 sitcom Derry Girls based in Ireland and in season two of Bridgerton, Nicola got to showcase her Irish accent. In the hit Netflix series, Nicola stars as Penelope Featherington who typically speaks with a posh London accent as she is the youngest daughter of a nouveau-riche family in the period drama.

Bridgerton is finally back with a second season and we can’t wait to binge watch the whole series already. While we love watching all the drama and romance unfold, it’s the beautiful costumes that catch our attention and the intricate detailing that has clearly gone into each individual piece. We’ve done some digging and found out some juicy details on the costumes from the colour palette to why there were no bonnets in sight...

Brighton has been a seaside holiday favourite since families flocked to its pebbly beaches on a newly opened railway in the mid-19th century. And the hotspot is now awash with relics from the Victorian era. But for fans of Netflix show Bridgerton there's a hint of Regency splendour in the south coast Sussex town...The sumptuous Royal Pavilion is top of the list of places to go.

Her Bridgerton character lives in high society, but actress Ruby Barker is far more down to earth in real life – revealing her go-to hair product is a supermarket steal costing just £1. Ruby, who shot to fame as Bridgerton’s Miss Marina Thompson, spoke exclusively to OK! about her beauty secrets and how it’s taken time to learn how to look after her locks. “I used to chemically straighten my hair and it completely destroyed it,” she told us, recalling her teenage years.

Season two of Bridgerton has finally landed on Netflix today, Friday 25th March and we are so excited about its return. It feels like ages since we finished binge watching the first series of the hit romantic period drama meaning we are well overdue our next dose of scandal and sexual conflict.

Hands up if you’ve ever wished you could visit the Bridgerton set to find out all the secrets from the all-star cast and crew. Luckily, OK! is on hand to give you a sneak peek of what happens on the locations where the Netflix smash hit is filmed, as the show returns for its much anticipated second season. During a launch for the next instalment - which focuses on Anthony Bridgerton’s (Jonathan Bailey) complicated love triangle with sisters Kate Sharma (Simone Ashley) and Edwina Sharma (Charithra Chandran) - the cast let us in on some juicy behind the scenes gossip.

Regé-Jean Page would not be returning for the new season, the popular Regency drama wasted no time acknowledging the Duke's absence.In the opening minute (or rather, opening seconds) of the first episode, newlywed and new mother Daphne (Phoebe Dynevor) makes her way to the Bridgerton family home in a gilded carriage. At first, it's unclear why she's returned to the estate.

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Nicola Coughlan) may be full of secrets as the infamous gossip queen of England’s Regency Era, it’s really Adjoa Andoh’s Lady Danbury who holds all of the ’Ton’s skeletons.Andoh has earned much praise on the critically acclaimed Netflix series as the sharp-tongued yet perceptive Dowager Duchess and caretaker to the sizzling Simon Basset, played by Regé-Jean Page, who departed the show after the first season. Ahead of the Season 2 premiere on Friday, the 59-year-old British actress spilled the English breakfast tea — or Earl Grey, whichever beverage tickles your fancy — to The Post about the show’s seemingly overnight legacy, the sophomore season’s central star, Jonathan Bailey, and his quest to find love, as well as her character’s mission to stay on top of British high society.

 is just days away from dropping on March 25 on Netflix, and we can't wait for another round of regency-era looks and love stories.The stars of the Netflix series hit the red carpet in their finest of modern wears during the show's season premiere in London Tuesday night and let's just say, they came to slay. From Simone Ashley to Shonda Rhimes and Charithra Chandran, nobody held anything back on the carpet.

“Bridgerton” star Charithra Chandran claimed her friends cruelly stated she was a diversity hire after she was cast in the wildly popular period drama. The British actress, 25, made the shocking revelation in an interview with the Telegraph on Sunday, describing the comments as “harmful.”“I’ve had friends say to me, ‘Oh you got that because you’re brown,’ and that really hurts,” Chandran stated. “[And] What’s really scary is that you can start believing it.”The starlet, who’s of Indian descent, has been cast as debutante Edwina Sharma in the second season of the steamy series, set to hit Netflix Friday.

 is just days away from dropping, and we can't wait for another round of regency-era looks and love stories.The stars of the Netflix series hit the red carpet in their finest of modern wears during the show's season premiere in London Tuesday night and let's just say, they came to slay. From Simone Ashley to Shonda Rhimes and Charithra Chandran, nobody held anything back on the carpet. The only drawback was a missing Nicola Coughlan, who had to miss the premiere after testing positive for COVID-19.Ashley, whose love story with Lord Anthony Bridgerton is at the center of season 2, stunned in a black, lace skirt and top combo that was dripping in intricate details.

It’s 20 minutes after our interview is scheduled to begin, the very first of the day, and Ruby Barker is nowhere to be seen. Where could the Bridgerton star be? If Lady Whistledown was doing this interview, her rumour mill would be whirring by now. A scandalous liaison with a society rake? An overnight elopement? Actually, the truth is far less Netflix-worthy.

Two years after making a splash as one of the biggest Netflix hits of all time, regency romance “Bridgerton” is back. Much like in the novels by Julia Quinn, from which the series is adapted, the sophomore installment focuses on Anthony (Jonathan Bailey), the eldest Bridgerton son, in his quest for a bride.

Bridgerton’s writer and central stars have revealed the reasons behind the decision to feature less sex scenes in the much-anticipated second series of the show. When the first series of the show hit the streaming site, fans went wild for the raunchy love scenes between Regé-Jean Page and Phoebe Dynevor’s two main characters, the Duke of Hastings and Daphne Bridgerton.

The Viscount Who Loved Me, focuses on the eldest Bridgerton sibling, Anthony (Jonathan Bailey), as he embarks on a quest to find a wife. 's Simone Ashley plays Anthony's love interest, Kate Sharma, and newcomer Charithra Chandran plays Kate's younger sister, Edwina. The Sharma family was reimagined for the series.«Everything they loved in season 1 is still there but we've got the the most amazing introduction of a new family, the Sharmas, who are incredible,» Jessie recently shared in an exclusive interview with ET's Lauren Zima. «They're such a rich vibrant, interesting family to come into the show.

Jonathan Bailey is sharing how 's cast and crew work hard to ensure everyone feels safe during sex scenes. In an interview with , the actor detailed how things go down when filming the show's intimate scenes, which includes the presence of intimacy coordinators on set, who ensured that «no one goes into a scene quaking, worrying about how it will go.»«If you are concerned, you can talk to them,» he explained, adding that actors were also given consent forms to sign before each scene that detailed «which bit of skin we are going to show in each scene and where we will be touched and how.»«It turns sex scenes into a choreographed dance,» he added.For his part, the actor shared how he ensured that his frequent scene partner, Simone Ashley, always felt comfortable when they were shooting intimate scenes together. Bailey plays Lord Anthony Bridgerton, who takes the reigns as the leading character during the show's second season focusing on his quest for love. Although Anthony sets his sights on Edwina Sharma (Charithra Chandran), he is told that he must «tame her sister,» Kate Sharma (Ashley).

In celebration of the forthcoming series of Bridgerton is set to hit screens later this month, a hotel in Bath is offering the ultimate themed stay.The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa in Bath has curated an immersive experience inviting guests to live like Lady Danbury for a day and night.The hotel is launching a special, two-night Promenade Like A Bridgerton package allowing guests to immerse themselves in the Regency era.The package includes a two-night stay in one of the hotel’s rooms or suites, a Champagne Afternoon Tea in its acre of English country gardens and traditional English Breakfast each morning. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter.

Bridgerton star Golda Rosheuvel has revealed a secret family connection she has to the late Princess Margaret. Speaking to Good Morning Britain hosts Susanna Reid and Richard Madeley this morning – ahead of the brand new Netflix series which airs on 25th March – the actress and singer, 52, confirmed that her mother enjoyed an exclusive dinner with the royal icon when she visited Barbados some years ago.

Anyone who has tuned into Netflix global phenomenon Bridgerton will know that the show includes some rather raunchy sex scenes. Now actor Jonathan Bailey, who will be at the forefront of the much-anticipated second series as his character Viscount Anthony Bridgerton takes centre stage, has lifted the lid on what the love scenes are really like to film.The 33 year old actor, who TV fans know from series such as ITV crime drama Broadchurch, also went on to reveal some tricks of the trade of how the cast work on the intimacy between them, including bizarre techniques like a half-inflated netball.

Bridgerton star Phoebe Dynevor has become a household name since following her mum into the world of acting. But far less is known about her two siblings – Sam, 25, and 18-year-old Harriet.MORE: Bridgerton star Jonathan Bailey reveals shocking news about season threePhoebe, 26, is the eldest of Coronation Street star Sally Dynevor's children with husband Tim.

Regé-Jean Page proved that he is still the most dapper of them all, as he stepped out Wednesday night with girlfriend Emily Brown. The star and soccer player’s latest outing at the Dunhill Pre-BAFTA filmmaker's dinner and party was enough to make Lady Whistledown run to the printing press.  The couple was a knockout, as they arrived at the event hand in hand.

When Regé-Jean Page catapulted onto screens as Simon, the Duke of Hastings in Bridgerton, the actor quickly became a firm favourite among fans. However, much to their dismay, the official Netflix account for the top show shared the posters for its new series and revealed that the 32 year old would not be returning to the programme.

Jonathan Bailey has mixed feelings about the upcoming release of 's sophomore season. In a new GQ HYPE interview, the 33-year-old actor admits that «the idea that [] is coming out again is a bit of a rug pull,» noting that the whole thing is «quite scary.»The nerves come from the success of the Netflix series' first season, which saw Bailey star as Lord Anthony Bridgerton.

is back! Season 2 of the hit Netflix and Shondaland Regency drama is returning with a romantic new full-length trailer documenting Lord Anthony Bridgerton's (Jonathan Bailey) quest for love. Though Lord Anthony sets his sights on Edwina Sharma (Charithra Chandran), he is told that he must «tame her sister,» Kate Sharma (Simone Ashley). This seems to be a dangerous course of action as Lord Anthony tries to get in Kate's good graces only to find himself in a bit of a steamy love triangle. Lady Whistledown (Julie Andrews) then narrates, «What happens when duty is in conflict with the heart's true desire?» The show's second season will follow the plot set out in Julia Quinn's bestselling romance novels.

“Bridgerton” season two is right around the corner, so today, Netflix and Shondaland released the official trailer and new images for the series. The latest photos and trailer take a look at a fan favorite Pall Mall game from the book, which appears this season on screen.

reality dating show, .Throwing us back into the days of more formal dating,  combines the well-known dating show formula of with the classic courting we fell for in Netflix's . (The second season is coming soon!) Literally set in a 19th century castle, nestled in the rolling hills of the English countryside, star Nicole Rémy and her group of eligible suitors will immerse themselves in England's Regency-era life. With only the help of past courting methods like archery, handwritten letters and stylized dances, the 16 suitors will compete for the ultimate prize — Ms. Rémy's heart.

At first glance, the cast of Netflix's period drama Bridgerton don't seem to have anything in common with reality TV legends the Kardashians. But on closer inspection, they are more alike than you think. Racy antics, some seriously stylish fashion and all the drama.