‘Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story’ Episode 2 Review: Queen Charlotte finds herself alone on honeymoon
Spoilers for 'Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story' Episode 2
The second episode of Netflix’s new show, ‘Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story', revolves around the pressure Queen Charlotte weathers during her “honeymoon without her husband.” While she struggles to find out why King George is staying away from her through an impromptu visit to him, the episode uncovers a secretive gay partnership between Brimsley and Reynolds.
The second episode of the show highlights the desolation, agony, and torment of Queen Charlotte. Besides her husband being absent, she was not allowed to attend any social events or go to the modiste, galleries, or ice shops. Being treated as a “doll” and not being allowed to make friends frustrated her to no end as she struggled in a strange country with strange customs and people. While spending her days alone on her honeymoon, she was continuously gawked at by the servants, making it awkward and unsettling for the Queen.
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‘Enjoying the privacy of first days of marriage’
At the beginning of the second episode of ‘Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story', Queen Charlotte is full of hope and expects that King George will spend time with her. As soon as she leaves her chambers, she is followed by Brimsley (her protector). She asks him about her “engagement diary for the week.” Brimsley responds, “Engagement diary, Your Majesty?” Queen Charlotte was aware of her queen duties and was thrilled to perform them. She mentions charity visits to the poor or orphans, meeting with ladies-in-waiting, seeing the galleries and discovering the beauty of London, and attending concerts or operas, presuming all of it to be there in her engagement diary. Disappointingly, Brimsley tells her that there is nothing in her engagement diary as she is currently “enjoying the privacy of first days of marriage.” On that note, she realizes it is her honeymoon without King George.
Queen Charlotte feels awfully stuck and pressurized over the fact that she has to follow all the customs and there’s no one to talk to about her misery. This prompts her to visit her husband, resulting in disappointment again.
King George and Queen Charlotte's time together
When Queen Charlotte arrives at the dinner table, she notices King George sitting at the end of the table. As she was angry with her husband, she reacts impassively and greets him with a bow. King George asks her if he can join her for a meal this evening, to which the queen adds with confusion and temper, “A meal?” She leaves the room, followed by King George, who tries to stop her asking, “Where are you going?”
King George asks for forgiveness and a second chance from Queen Charlotte after her rude and unacceptable behavior towards their marriage. Next, they are seen together in the observatory, where King George impresses her with charm and shows her the planet Venus through his telescope. As he talks about the work he’s been doing in the observatory, Queen Charlotte seems to admire his compassion with teary eyes. The night ends with them finally consummating their marriage and the King ensuring he is coming to Buckingham palace.
There’s more to explore about the relationship between Queen Charlotte and King George. Stay tuned for more insights into their marriage.
All episodes of ‘Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story’ are streaming on Netflix.