What the Queen Charlotte Cast was Absolutely Forbidden to Do
It looks like some of the intimacy scenes in the show were somewhat fake.
Bridgerton's prequel Queen Charlotte became a surprise hit earlier this month as fans marvelled at how gorgeous the show looked, from the richly textured interiors to the inventive clothing designs.
So, it's no surprise that some of the show's scenes were filmed in real historical locations, including Blenheim Palace, Belton House and even Hampton Court. However, while the realistic vibe only gained from this decision, the cast and crew seem to have struggled quite a bit because of it.
Of course, the guardians of the historic properties were more than happy to have their palaces promoted by the Netflix show, but they couldn't possibly have allowed Queen Charlotte's production to reign supreme in their historic interiors, as every inch of every room is filled with priceless items, ranging from real 18th century tapestries to antique beds with canopies. As a result, the show's cast and crew had to abide by some strict rules.
'In a lot of these stately homes, you can't have the intimacy scenes in the beds. You can't touch the beds. You can't move the beds. But being a Bridgerton story, there's a lot of intimacy. We were building bedroom scenes and back-of-the-house sets on the stage,' the production designer David Ingram shared.
So it looks like the scenes of Queen Charlotte and King George enjoying themselves in the cosy monumental beds were a bit fake in the sense that the actors were simply not allowed to even touch the real historical beds that the scenes in question were supposed to be taking place in. The crew had to build replicas of the beds, which certainly made the production a bit more expensive than expected.
However, fans are more than happy that Netflix decided to shoot in the historical locations, as it only added to the show's overall feel, as seeing the actors in the luxurious 18th-century interiors made the show look significantly more authentic.
Maybe if Netflix decides to produce a second season of the show, they will try to find a historical location that will allow the crew to film intimate scenes in the real historical beds because India Amarteifio and Corey Mylchreest certainly deserve it.
Source: People.