'Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story': Here's why the beloved ruler was called 'Snuffy Charlotte'
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: When Netflix first released 'Bridgerton,' fans picked their favorite characters very quickly and one that often stood out of the crowd was Queen Charlotte. So, it should come as no surprise that this character is getting a spin-off series of its own namely, 'Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story.' Now there are some very interesting facts about the real Queen Charlotte that have been confirmed by historians and the more you get to know her, the more you love her.
Apart from pushing out fifteen babies, introducing the Christmas tree to England, and becoming a ruler at a very young age, Queen Charlotte was given a very interesting nickname, "Snuffy Charlotte," and the idea behind this nickname might be a little less wild than what you might have imagined.
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What is Queen Charlotte sniffing in 'Bridgerton'?
In the first season of 'Bridgerton', which is currently streaming on Netflix, we see Queen Charlotte often sniff a powdered substance, and everyone's mind screams cocaine! We don't blame you, that's where our thoughts led us too, but that's where some interesting research comes in.
In an interview, the very talented Golda Rosheuvel who plays the queen elaborated a little more on the snuff, to put everyone's mind at ease, as per Decider. It definitely wasn't cocaine, but instead, it was tobacco! She reassured her fans and the viewers that the character of Queen Charlotte was simply a fan of that substance. Back in the day, tobacco was consumed in that form. You can't blame Queen Charlotte, vapes and cigarettes just didn't exist back then.
Will 'Snuffy Charlotte' appear in the upcoming Netflix series?
Considering the fact that 'Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story' largely focuses on the life of the real Queen Charlotte, it wouldn't be wise to leave out the little details that added to her personality in a unique way. In addition to this being a quirk and habit, it's also an interesting history lesson for all the fans who love to know more about the royals and their habits. Turns out, snuff was actually a luxury product used across countries, and BBC History has confirmed that the real Queen Charlotte was nicknamed 'Snuffy Charlotte' because of her fondness for the substance. So put your minds to rest, your favorite Queen wasn't addicted to cocaine!
You can stream all episodes of ‘Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story’ on Netflix from May 4, 2024.
