This news is royal-tea.
If you thought Golda Rosheuvel's depiction of Queen Charlotte on Bridgerton was almost too convincing, there's an explanation for that. In an interview with Tatler, Rosheuvel revealed that her mother was tight with the Royal family—which ultimately made it easier for her to step into her character's shoes. Er, well, heels.
"I didn't need to do much research because I knew the world this character came from already," she explained in the magazine's April issue. "It was my mother's world and that makes her very easy to play."
In fact, "Every time I dress up as Queen Charlotte, I pay homage to my mother," the actress continued. "Before the war, they had butlers; their world was very public school. My grandfather was the headmaster of Colet Court [St Paul's prep school], my great-uncle was Bishop of Barbados, later Archbishop of Jamaica, and when my mother visited him there, she had dinner with Princess Margaret."
She'll continue to be the talk of the ton when the Regency Era drama returns for season two March 25 on Netflix.
This season, the Shonda Rhimes-produced series will feature Lord Anthony Bridgerton's [Jonathan Bailey] on his quest for love and, of course, plenty of steamy moments.
While we count down the days until Bridgerton is once again on our screens, scroll through to get a first look at season two.
Simone Ashley and Rupert Young are among the newcomers to the cast of Bridgerton.
Things are heating up between Kate and Anthony in this ballroom scene.
It seems Lady Whistledown has more tea to spill in the forthcoming season. Actress Nicola Coughlan teased what's to come on Instagram, writing, "Lady Whistledown has some things to say."
Fans will see more of Queen Charlotte (Golda Rosheuvel), whose early life is going to be the focus of a spinoff series.
What does the future hold for Daphne? Well, Phoebe Dynevor told The Wrap that Daphne will appear in season two—but now she's just a supporting character, as actor Regé Jean Page moves on to other projects. "I think he'll definitely be referred to a lot," she teased. "I think we'll see the baby. And we'll just focus more on her relationship with the Bridgerton family."
Anthony Bridgerton continues to prove why he's such a catch as he fences with grace and elegance.
The Featheringtons stirred up quite the drama in season one but are they turning a new leaf in the new episodes? Judging by the looks in this tense photo, it would seem the answer is no.
With Kate and Anthony's romance taking centerstage in season two, viewers will get to know the Sharma family.
In this season two photo, only some of the Bridgertons appear to be happy to be at a ball.
The Sharmas are escorted into a ball by Lady Danbury (Adjoa Andoh).
Kate (Simone Ashley) proves she's not easily won over, even if she does find the Viscount's smile pleasing.
In June, creator Chris Van Dusen gave a sneak peek of the season two premiere script. And, as is teased in the photo, the first episode will be titled "Capital R Rake."
Daphne and Simon's love story will take a back seat in season two, with Regé-Jean Page exiting his starring role. So, we'll just have to enjoy this season one photo of the two of them...for now.
Lady Whistledown is ready to stir up some (more) trouble in the Ton, according to the actress who plays the all-knowing gossip. In an exclusive chat with E! News, Nicola Coughlan, who plays Penelope Featherington, teased the drama to come on Netflix's hit series Bridgerton.
"You definitely see her mature more," she exclusively told E! News. "I think of it in the Britney [Spears] thing, 'she's not a girl, not yet a woman' in this season. So she's more aware of the power she wields—that doesn't mean she's any better at using it. She definitely gets herself into some sticky situations."