The Fashion
The outfits were not that extravagant. The fabrics and designs of the dress were less elaborate, however their shape and silhouette are historically accurate. We tend to think of 19th-century women as being strictly controlled because of decency, but actually, their dresses were very revealing, they might even wet their skirts so that they clung to their legs.
The Hairstyles
One missing piece of history would have been found on their heads, Women would have been wearing bonnets. However, Daphne’s pulled-back style with face-framing fringe and curls was a Regency classic. Queen Charlotte’s elaborate wigs and style, would have been seen more likely in the 18th century.
The Set Design
The ‘Bridgerton blues’ are in keeping with the pastel colors that were wildly popular at the time. Furthermore, features like ornate furniture, intricate wallpaper, fine art, and books would often have been on display in Regency Era homes during the social season, to show off their wealth.
The Marriage Social Season
The annual London marriage season was a genuine tradition. Every year, young unmarried noblewomen would converge in London, vying for the attention of eligible noblemen.
The Balls
These balls had their origins in the Tudor period from 1485 to 1603. They would present women at court and they became ladies in waiting. The practice carried through to 1780 when King George III started Queen Charlotte’s Ball in honor of his wife’s birthday. It was to show off and highlight their philanthropic efforts, for the Queen Charlotte’s & Chelsea Hospital.
The Gossip
They loved gossip and scandal during the 18th and early 19th centuries. They also had gossip columns, the printing press is one of the most important inventions during the Regency period and it meant they could quickly pass news around. One major difference is They wouldn’t have named people in it, it would have been done in a way that people would know who was being talked about, but they wouldn’t directly name names.
Was King George III mad?
He did suffer from a mental illness and physical illness, which was brought about by King George’s extreme distress over the death of his youngest and favourite daughter.
Finally, Queen Charlotte
Her love for Pomeranians? True. Did she discover Mozart? Yes! Was she mixed race? The question of Queen Charlotte’s racial heritage has long been debated, but it’s highly likely as she was a descendant of Margarita de Castro y Sousa, a black branch of the Portuguese Royal House.
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