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Charlotte. Mhm. Do you know what happens on our wedding night? In a small German duchy, where Charlotte and her brother were living, someone from the British royal family suddenly arrived.
Charlotte faces an arranged marriage with the King of England, overcoming challenges to find unexpected love and acceptance.
Key Takeaways
- Arranged marriages can evolve from duty to genuine affection over time.
- Political alliances often complicate personal relationships in royal contexts.
- Communication and understanding are crucial to overcoming marital challenges.
- Support from attendants and allies can help bridge emotional gaps in relationships.
- Personal struggles, such as health issues, impact both partners in a marriage.
What the video covers
- Charlotte, from a small German duchy, is forced into a political arranged marriage with King George of England.
- Despite initial fears and doubts about the king's appearance and character, Charlotte brings her own wedding gown and traditions.
- Charlotte attempts to run away but changes her mind after meeting George, who is initially distant and absorbed in his scientific pursuits.
- Their marriage starts with tension and loneliness, with George avoiding Charlotte even on their wedding night.
- Attendants intervene to help the couple grow closer, encouraging consummation and emotional connection.
- George reveals his passion for astronomy, sharing his observatory and discoveries with Charlotte.
- Charlotte overhears political pressures on the marriage, causing emotional pain and misunderstandings.
- George suffers from a medical condition affecting his ability to fully engage in the marriage.
- Despite challenges, Charlotte becomes pregnant, gains acceptance, and ultimately embraces her role as queen.
- The story highlights themes of duty, love, political intrigue, and personal growth within a royal marriage.
Chapters
- 00:00Introduction to Charlotte and the arranged marriage
- 01:15Wedding preparations and traditions
- 02:04Charlotte's doubts and attempt to escape
- 04:15Meeting King George and wedding night tension
- 06:08Efforts to consummate the marriage
- 09:07George's scientific passion revealed
- 09:23Political pressures and emotional struggles
- 20:54Acceptance, pregnancy, and royal duties
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Because of one small document, Charlotte was forced into a political marriage with the King of England, a man she had never even met.
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You give the appearance of a statue. Statues are works of art. This is a great honor.
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How difficult was it to be chosen? And you could have told them to choose someone else.
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They wanted you. Adolphus, think. Why me? I had no choice. I am sorry. Please be your most agreeable.
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Edith. Mhm. You have good hips. You will make lots of babies. That is your job. As many babies as possible for my son.
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Yes, Your Highness. Brimsley, take Charlotte to the seamstress so we can have her gown fitted.
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Oh, no need. I brought my wedding gown. Our gown is traditional in our fashion, for our family.
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Meanwhile, George's mother was quite concerned about Charlotte's appearance. You did not say she would be that brown.
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But I did say she had more blood. Very brown. Can they be canceled? We cannot cancel the royal wedding on the day.
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But because of the trade agreement, the wedding still had to go ahead. The King wishes to expand the guest list for the wedding and add to her court.
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Regardless of skin color or social status, everyone in England received an invitation. Is he handsome? Is he ugly? Is he kind?
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Is he funny? Now, we can discuss the order of the matrimonial ceremony, Your Highness.
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I am a good person and shall overcome. You can tell me. Is he cruel?
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You said you were going to always be with me, Brimsley. You need never worry. I shall be here.
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Mhm. I need to use the chamber pot. Are you with me for that, too?
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Even though Charlotte knew this was an arranged marriage, marrying a complete stranger was still far from easy for her.
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Ah. I am so pleased to have you here with us today on this family occasion. [music] You are honored to be Lord and Lady Danbury now.
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There is a problem. What have you done now, Brimsley? The bride is missing. [music] After thinking it over, Charlotte decided to run away.
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Uh hello, my lady. Are you in need of assistance of some kind? Uh I am quite fine, thank you.
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I'm curious. What are you doing? Nothing. You are. I'm trying to ascertain the best way to climb over the garden wall.
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Whatever for? He may be a beast. A beast? Or a troll. Who are we discussing?
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The king. No one will speak of him. No one. He is clearly a beast or a troll.
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If you please, I just need a little help. Come, make haste. I have absolutely no intention of helping you.
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I'm a lady in distress. I refuse when that lady in distress is trying to go over a wall so that she does not have to marry me. I'm George.
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Your Majesty. But after meeting George and starting to feel drawn to him, Charlotte changed her mind and decided to go through with the wedding.
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I hope I see you again. [bell] Your Majesty, I'm Lady Agatha Danbury. I'm to be on your court.
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Be careful. [music] Ma'am. I know that if you send for me After a brief meeting, she said goodbye to Lady Danbury and stepped into the carriage.
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What is the surprise? Where are you taking me? You will see. Just wait. [music] What do you think?
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It is lovely. This is our house. George. It is your house. I have an estate in Kew.
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It is our wedding night. And it is late and you've been traveling. Want to get some sleep?
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Our wedding night. We are married. Are we not supposed to do what married people do?
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Fine. I shall stay. George. I said I shall stay. Are you coming? George, I cannot keep up. Slow down.
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You wanted me in the bedroom. Is that not where I should be? You do not want me to go to Kew.
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I shall speak with you later. I'm not all right. This is our marriage. You there and me here.
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I decide. I have decided. I am your king. Of course, Your Majesty. Whatever you wish.
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I should have gone over the wall. But on her wedding night, Charlotte ended up spending her first night alone, not knowing what was going on.
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The entire royal family was very interested in the couple's first night together. No, it is the thing to give the couple privacy.
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The king is truly perfect. The strongest of kings. Has he done the deed or not?
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Brimsley. Your Majesty. What is in my engagement diary for the week? Your Majesty, there is nothing in your engagement diary.
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There is nothing in my engagement diary. No, Your Majesty. Even though they were newly married and George wasn't exactly busy with anything urgent, he still hadn't come to see Charlotte even once.
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[music] Brimsley, we are going to see my husband. Unable to take it anymore, Charlotte decided to go and find George herself.
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Where is he? Your Majesty, we were not expecting you. He? The observatory, Your Majesty.
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Hello. See what? George, what have I done wrong? No. Then what is it? What is so wrong with me?
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I do not understand what you complain about. I'm completely alone. I do not want to fight you.
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I want to fight with you. Go home, Charlotte. [music] One day, as the relationship between the two became more and more tense, the king and queen's attendants were summoned.
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They are a wonder together. He is smitten with her beauty. I only meant that he seems happy.
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A great deal of talking and walking. There is laughter. It warms the heart to witness. [music] What of the relations? The marital bonds?
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Sexually? She asks for the good of the country, of course. From what I can tell, I would say yes.
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So, it is a successful honeymoon? Most successful. I cannot make him act. You need to consummate the [music] marriage in front of the dowager princess.
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I will suggest some sort of gesture. Unable to just stand by and watch, the attendants decided to find a way to bring the two closer together.
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The king has sent you a gift. And there is a note, ma'am. Show me the gift.
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What is that? That is the gift from the king. I think it is a dog, Your Majesty.
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A deformed bunny. I want to meet my ladies-in-waiting tomorrow. Lady Danbury. Needing someone to talk to and support her, Charlotte called Danbury to the palace.
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May I speak freely, Your Majesty? Please speak freely. No one else does. Your Majesty, you did have a wedding night?
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I'm talking about consummating the marriage. You do know what I mean when I say consummate.
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Perform the marital act. How many times does he insert it? As many times as necessary, Your Majesty.
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This is important. Yes, but this is not my failing. As usual, Charlotte was getting ready to eat when George finally showed her the reason [music] why he had been unable to come to her.
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Hello, Charlotte. Is it all right if I join you for a meal this evening?
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A meal? A meal? Are you Charlotte. Charlotte. Charlotte. Just give me a chance. Charlotte, stop walking this instant.
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You have no reason to trust me. I marry you and then I disappear into my observatory. Give me just one evening of your time. Allow me to show you where my mind has been.
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Look, do you see it? Oh my word. What is that? That is Venus. Well, George, it is beautiful.
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It is. Charlotte, do you know what happens on our wedding night? After spending her first [music] real night with George, Charlotte went to breakfast the next morning and accidentally overheard something she was never supposed to hear.
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Make me ask the question. Your marriage is the business of this country. I need to know if you have properly bedded her.
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For the crown, I did. You told me to bed her. I have done so. You do not need to explain it to me, Mother. It is me!
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Hurt by what she heard, Charlotte [music] left. There is no need to wait for the king.
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I'm Charlotte. The queen is at breakfast in the dining room. If you would like to join her, I can. George's condition at that time was not good, [music] either.
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Yes, yes. Charlotte. She [music] will never know of it. Why are you down here? You do not come below stairs.
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I'm here because you are. You have the king, and she is looking for him.
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I thought they were not Speaking of where is he? He's studying his sciences up in the li
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Why is he being examined by a strange doctor in the cellar? You have seen nothing.
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Brimsley accidentally witnessed George being examined. Even so, the coronation still went ahead as planned.
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[music] God save the king. God save the queen. [music] I hate him. It is a lie. He is a lying liar who lies. All we do try to fill my womb with a baby.
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What is it? It is an even day, obviously. [music] Well, we do not need to adhere to every even day.
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Our duty [clears throat] will be done, and I will no longer have to view your face.
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Are you coming? Yes. On the outside, the two spoke to each other as if they barely cared.
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Will you Please no longer breathe so very loudly. What exactly is the problem? You have been breathing in my room.
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But whenever it was time to perform their duty, both of them still tried their best.
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an even day. It is. [music] The royal family, meanwhile, could think of nothing but securing an heir. They called Danbury in to ask whether Charlotte had shown any signs of pregnancy yet.
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from We need a experiment. Perhaps a ball would help with the great experiment. The first ball of the season with you. I shall take it up with Lord Bute.
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Under Danbury's guidance, everyone was invited to the first ball of the social season. His Majesty King George the Third and Queen Charlotte.
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Lord and Lady Danbury, thank you for having me. Your Majesty. Shall we? [music] Look at him.
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[music] Thank you. You never have to thank me. We are a team. After what seemed like a perfect day, Charlotte suddenly woke up that night after hearing a strange sound.
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George. Your Majesties, can I George is working. I see you. Venus, my angel, I'm here.
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Venus is indoors. With you. She is with you. If your Majesty prefers to retire, Mr.
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Reynolds and [music] I What is this? What is happening? What has happened to my husband?
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I believe she's found you a bride. At this point, time goes back to before Charlotte ever arrived there.
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George. I did not expect so much company. Tell me, what would the people prefer? A royal baby or cheap I have found you a queen. Sophia Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz. She is on a ship.
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It is done. [music] Impossible. Uh storms of the North Sea this season. No sky, no moon. No moon. No lunars, no lunars.
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Because of George, the royal family had invited the best doctors in England to the palace.
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Symptoms remain consistent with an inflamed cerebellum. Now it is a week before his wedding.
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Merely suffering a disorganization of the nerve. The organization I have devoted my career to curing.
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What do they involve then? Listen, boy. You are the king of England. You have thousands prepared to die. You command an entire kingdom. You can command yourself, too.
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When one doctor's treatment started to show results, George decided to continue, letting him handle the treatment.
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Bright is missing. I don't know what to do. Feeling overwhelmed, George went out to the garden for some fresh air. And it was there that he met Charlotte.
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[clears throat] Hello, my lady. Are you in need of assistance of some kind? [music] I do not need to do anything. I decide.
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I have decided I am your king. I observe a training now. Just you. I did not know a woman could be so beautiful.
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In truth, the reason George kept avoiding Charlotte was because he had fallen for her.
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She belongs as far from me as she can get. I'm married. Now I shall leave her alone, safe from me.
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Doctor, thank you for coming so quickly. I need your help. Of course. Surely there must be something that you can I have been experimenting with something more proactive.
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I want to be well. I would require rooms in the palace. Anything. Whatever you have to do. We have the time and privacy of my honeymoon.
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George wanted to have a happy marriage with Charlotte. So, no matter how harsh the doctor's treatment was, he was willing to endure it.
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Often happiness. [music] Your mind ranges undisciplined. This is the cure. Do you understand me, boy?
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Meanwhile, [music] Charlotte knew nothing about any of this. So, she only felt more and more lonely.
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What would you have the King do? A gesture? A gesture. A gesture. Is your majesty quite all right?
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Of course, why wouldn't I be? I have my own doubts about them, but I have to try.
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With respect. You think? I think we cannot know until his majesty spends more time with her.
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A woman like that is too dangerous for a man like me. You'll maybe a perfect match.
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Perhaps I could be near her. We're going to Buckingham House. George continued to quietly watch over Charlotte from afar. [music] Look at her.
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She's playing chess with herself. I believe she is lonely, your majesty. [music] She may miss her husband.
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I think I miss her, too. Your majesty might provide the Queen a gesture. You shall be with her soon.
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Something to be with her until I can be. He even sent a dog to keep her company in his place, but Charlotte didn't like it at all.
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Your majesty, news from Buckingham House. And what did she think of it? She called it a deformed bunny.
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[laughter] No wise bath. No child today. [cough] [clears throat] Have his bits healed? But His bits are fine, I've told you.
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In the end, [music] George finally gathered the courage to sit down and have dinner with Charlotte.
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Your majesty, might I join you for a meal this evening? A meal? A meal?
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Where are you going? Away from you, wherever you are not. Give me a chance. Charlotte, stop walking this instant. I realize you [music] have no reason to like me, but if you give me just one evening of your
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time, it might not make you forgive me, but it might make you hate me a little bit less.
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Does this mean you're coming home to Buckingham House? I'm coming home to Buckingham House.
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Your majesty? Not now, doctor. I'm busy moving. Without consulting me? I have instructed the men to find you quarters there.
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But such a change could have disastrous consequences [music] for your health. Doctor, I feel healthier than I have in years.
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From then on, George began sharing a bed with Charlotte, [music] but when he briefly stepped outside, George ran into the doctor again.
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Monro, what are you doing here? Nevertheless, I remain the Queen's Stay away from her.
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But your majesty, she came to me. But why would she need a doctor? She is with child.
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Congratulations, your majesty. After hearing that Charlotte might be pregnant, George's condition immediately took a terrible turn.
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[music] And after that, Charlotte saw everything with her own eyes. George. Where is my carriage?
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[laughter] Oh, Charlotte, I believe we may have to breakfast another morning, Lady Hal. I thought, but surely a coincidence, the mad king, because the king is mad and I live in a mad house.
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The king is not mad. You were nothing. You came from nowhere. Matter if your husband has his peculiarities.
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Well, I did not even ask for a husband. If I must have one, it cannot be for a man I do not know.
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Silence truly knows no bounds. You are When the thing everyone had feared finally happened, George went to see the doctor.
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Your majesty, strap me back in. Uh, the dowager princess What does she want? She arrives with Lord Bute. They have brought with them the royal physician.
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You are taking a long time. A very long time. She is with child. It is done. You are sure as you can be?
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In fact, her majesty is quite far along. I will have my things moved over to Buckingham House at what What?
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Your safety is most important. As for Charlotte, she was pregnant with their first child.
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She sent letters to George to tell him the news. Deliver the letter to his majesty.
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What is that? I have a letter for his majesty [music] from his wife. Your majesty, I have a letter.
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Charlotte. No. But because of that doctor, the unopened letters just kept piling up. [music] There is a letter.
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As I said There is a letter, but not for the king. The queen's brother in Germany. What for?
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She wants to leave. There is nothing that can be done. Post it. After receiving no reply from George, Charlotte finally wrote a letter she never should have written.
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That letter was sent to Charlotte's brother. Duke Adolphus Frederick the Fourth of Mecklenburg-Strelitz. Wait outside, Brimsley.
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Your majesty. Get up. Being queen suits you. Your majesty. Such happy news. Only I am not happy. I want to go home, Adolphus.
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Inside you ripens the fruit of England. inside you is not yours. My body is growing it.
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To leave the kingdom now would be treason. I only want to be home. Is there something wrong, Charlotte? He is not hurting you, is he?
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Everything is fine. And he immediately set off for England, but even with her own brother, Charlotte still couldn't tell the truth about everything.
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Instead, she had to hear words that hurt her deeply. You have done [music] your duty. You have conceived an heir. You never even have to see him again if you do not want, at least until we need another
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heir. Your Majesty, you cannot leave England. You shall need to remain here. Your Majesty, and to what do I owe the pleasure?
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Of course. Your Majesty should be laying in, resting at home. That place is no home.
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I have left that place, never never going back. Terrifying. She's with a child. Cannot be responsible for her. Send a footman to Buckingham House now.
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Would you care to tell me what troubles you? Lied to and betrayed by everyone in this country but you.
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This is not the life I wished for. We are women. If we are ever to live the lives we want, we have to make them conceive it.
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Following Danbury's advice, Charlotte went to George's house. Where is the king? [music] I am so sorry, Your Majesty. I'm afraid it is impossible.
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I want to see him. Where is he? Or I shall have my men search the entire [music] palace.
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That way. Tie him. Untie [screaming] the king. Everyone out, now. Venus is here, George.
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Do you feel that, George? It kicks. I am [music] Charlotte. This is our child.
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But there, she saw his haunting treatment room. Let him be mad, if mad is what he needs.
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Remove him from the grounds. An error that will destroy him. Be grateful I do not order you destroyed. I will [music] need my things packed. We are moving to Kew.
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After George had calmed down, Charlotte went to him and finally spoke from her heart.
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better. You should not have come. I was most happy to come. I did not want you here.
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George. Go back to Buckingham House, please. I do not want you. I want never to see you. Leave. I order you.
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No. No, George. Please. Charlotte, please go. No. I have heard that you wish I had not come. What I have not heard is that you do not love me. Perhaps you stay away from me because you care for me. Do you
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love me? Charlotte, please stop. I love you. George, if you do not love me, all you have to say is that you do not love me and I will go. First, you have to say that you do not love me.
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I am a madman. Do you love me? You do not wish a life with me for yourself.
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I will tell you where you are. Do you love me? I love you. From the moment I saw you trying to go over the wall, my heart calls your name.
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You bring the light. In the end, the two of them were finally able to confirm their true feelings for each other.
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When will he come, [music] our little king? Very soon. Hello, little king. [music] You will tell the king that his mother is waiting.
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[music] The king is not receiving visitors at this time. I am not a visitor. Does he know I am here?
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He is occupied. Do you dare to speak for him? You are not the king.
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But I am your queen. You carry just one king in your womb. From the moment a king is born, there is no hiding for him. You cannot allow him to hide. His crown will not survive.
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[music] George must face Parliament. This is on you now. He is yours. After hearing everything, Charlotte immediately went to find George.
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Charlotte. Your mother was here. I do not want to see her. I sent her away.
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Charlotte. You have to address Parliament. The people need their king. You are doing a fine job.
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And so are these. Charlotte. Perhaps you need a bit of distraction. What I need is to deliver a perfect speech before all of Parliament. Let them call me mad king George and laugh.
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Stop. Charlotte. Now? I believe so. Reynolds! While the two of them were preparing the speech together, Charlotte went into labor.
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Your Majesty. We wait out here. Right. Your Majesty, she's asking for you. Move. You were [gasps] here.
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I am here. Whatever comes, whatever you need. [screaming] [crying] Is he healthy? Could he be anything but perfection?
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He is perfection. And then, along with the birth of the child everyone had been waiting for and blessing, Charlotte gave a speech that surprised them all.
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Where is Charlotte? Here I am. I was with the baby. I'm not late. There's plenty of time. You look very handsome.
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You're ready. He is going to be brilliant. [music] Of course, Your Majesty. But unlike Charlotte's strength, George collapsed once again.
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Your Majesty. Your Majesty. What did you do? He seemed quite fine when he left here.
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not fine. Your Majesty, forgive me. Only he was not fine. That was merely hope.
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Wait here. George. George, it is me. I'm sorry. Charlotte realized that George [music] was deeply afraid.
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The heavens. They cannot find me under here. I'm not a king. This is who I am. You can leave me.
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I will not. You have half a husband, Charlotte. [music] Only half. Half a man.
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Half a king. Then we shall make it the very best [music] half. You will be king. Your children will rule. Together we are whole.
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I do not know how to repair what happened at Parliament. We shall bring Parliament to [music] the crown. Perhaps it is time we opened up the doors to Buckingham House.
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To make things right, she invited everyone to this place. Their Majesties, the King and Queen.
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If he cannot even face his people, he is finished. Charlotte. My and wave. Ready?
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[applause] And let us dance. [applause] You and me. You and me. [music] It is a lovely ball.
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Yes. I have only ever wanted him to be happy. You make him happy. Thank you.
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Your Majesty. In the end, Charlotte was finally accepted by everyone. drink with me? After that, she went to see George and told him that she was pregnant with their second child.
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Charlotte. Released in May 2023, Queen Charlotte is a Netflix original series and a prequel to Bridgerton. Even if you have never watched Bridgerton before, this series is still engaging enough to enjoy from beginning to end.
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The story is built quite tightly, with the narrative moving back and forth between the past and the present.
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However, in this video, I only summarize Charlotte's story in the past. Queen Charlotte is now available on Netflix and has six episodes.
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