Summary
Queen Charlotte’s role inBridgertonseason 3 is as big as in previous seasons of the Shondaland-Netflix TV show if not more, but despite that, not much is shared about King George or his and Charlotte’s story. The lack of information about King George’s health inBridgertonseason 3 clashes with his part inBridgertonseason 2. There, King George’s role, albeit fleeting, offered an insight into his and Queen Charlotte’s love, making his absence inBridgertonseason 3particularly noticeable, especially afterQueen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Storyfocused on the queen and king’s simultaneously heartwarming and heartbreaking love story.
Thematically, it made sense forBridgertonseason 2 to offer a glimpse into George and Charlotte’s private life, not only because of the upcoming, at the time, spinoff but also because it worked with Edwina’s choice between resuming her wedding or looking for true love. At the same time, with Queen Charlotte tirelessly focusing on finding the truth about Lady Whistledown inBridgertonseason 3, it didn’t make sense for the series to offer updates on King George, as he was never part of Queen Charlotte’s search for Whistledown’s real identity. Here’s where King George is inBridgertonseason 3.
What Happens Next For Queen Charlotte & King George III Before Bridgerton?
Queen Charlotte covers the early years of the royal couple’s marriage, but there’s more. We break down what happens next for the king & queen.
Is King George Still Alive During Bridgerton Season 3?
According To History, King George Is Still Alive In 1815
Continuity betweenBridgerton’s seasons andQueen CharlotteestablishesBridgertonseason 3 as happening right after the events ofQueen Charlotte’s present timeline, as Queen Charlotte asked for Violet’s help in getting her sons married after acknowledging the matriarch’s success in getting two children married off inQueen Charlotte.This makes King George likely alive inBridgertonseason 3, as he was seen alive byQueen Charlotte’s ending, which should have happened mere months beforeBridgertonseason 3, given that the ton’s families returned to London in spring for the season, andQueen Charlotte’s events happened in winter.
History also suggests King George is still alive in the yearBridgertonseason 3 is set. Whistledown first being released in the season of 1813 and being at its 32nd issue byQueen Charlotte’s beginning and at least at its 35th inBridgertonseason 3 establishes the events of season 3 as happening in 1815. Historically,1815 is right in the middle of George IV’s regency from 1811 to 1820, when George III died, making King George still alive inBridgertonseason 3 and the following, providedBridgertonseason 4doesn’t include time jumps.
Queen Charlotte Makes King George’s Absence Hit Differently
Bridgerton Season 2 & Queen Charlotte Already Showed The King’s Heartbreaking Struggles
Queen Charlottepaints a heartbreaking picture of King George’s condition in both timelines. If the past shows George struggling to keep his illness secret from Charlotte as he’s subjected to treatments tantamount to torture, the present shows how the two monarchs can still find who they were and cherish their love as they struggle with the realities ofKing George’s illness inQueen Charlotte’s ending. However, knowing the challenges King George and Queen Charlotte had to face from their story inQueen Charlotteand knowing their real story makes George’s absence all the more difficult inBridgertonseason 3.
Indeed,Bridgertonseason 3’s setting places it halfway through George VI’s regency, hintingGeorge’s condition has probably worsened inBridgertonseason 3. Knowing how bad things already were inQueen CharlotteandBridgertonseason 2 makes his and Charlotte’s story all the more heartbreaking, partially justifying Queen Charlotte’s excessive focus on finding the truth about Lady Whistledown inBridgertonseason 3 if that distracted her from the heartbreaks of her private life.
Bridgertonseason 3 is now streaming in its entirety on Netflix.
Bridgerton
Bridgerton, released on July 11, 2025, is set in Regency-era England and follows the lives of the influential Bridgerton family. The series explores themes of wealth, lust, and betrayal, portraying societal dynamics through a blend of romance and intrigue.
