Queen Charlotte Puts at Risk One of Bridgerton Season 3 Best Friendships

The current timeline of the Bridgerton prequel has provided its parent series with several storylines to explore, ranging from the personal lives of Queen Charlotte's children and her growing rivalry with Lady Whistledown to hints that the Prince Regent may soon become the Acting King, altering the dynamics within London's high society.

However, the most significant impact has been on the relationship between Agatha Danbury and Violet Bridgerton.

Gentle and loyal Violet and sharp-tongued and insightful Lady Danbury make an unlikely pair of friends. Yet, throughout the first two seasons of Bridgerton, it is evident that neither the age difference nor differing views on marriage can keep them from growing closer. Initially, the two ladies found common ground in matchmaking Violet's eldest daughter, Daphne, with Agatha's mentee, Simon Basset. From there, their empathy blossomed into a genuine friendship, which the spinoff delves into further.

In the storyline featuring the memorable 'gardens in bloom' dialogue, a highlight for both Queen Charlotte and the entire Bridgerton universe, Agatha took it upon herself to guide Violet through the trials of widowhood. However, it was revealed that her own experience was rooted in a complicated past. When Violet was a child, Agatha had a brief but passionate affair with her father, Lord Ledger.

Following the death of her unloved, tyrannical husband, Agatha felt lost and struggled to find her place in the world. One of the few who supported her, Lord Ledger found solace in Agatha as his marriage to Violet's mother was loveless. Although their love story was short-lived, Agatha cherished the memories and a sentimental paper birthday crown Lord Ledger gave her.

This crown ultimately led the adult Violet to discover her father's infidelity. In an intense scene, she confronted Lady Danbury without explicitly voicing her suspicions. Agatha indirectly confirmed her involvement with Lord Ledger, leaving both viewers and friends in an awkward position. As we have not seen the ladies since that scene, it appears the parent series will need to address and resolve this storyline.

Violet seemed to understand Agatha during the confrontation, but will she be able to forgive her older friend and continue to rely on and trust her? Have past events tarnished one of the most heartwarming friendships in the Bridgerton universe? This is undoubtedly an important question that hangs over us as we head into Season 3 of Bridgerton.