Is 'Queen Charlotte' True? 7 Questions on How the 'Bridgerton' Series Relates to Today's Royal Family

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, a prequel series tochronicles the early days of young Charlotte's marriage to King George III and her ascension to the throne as they ruled over Britain.The six-episode drama, created by Shonda Rhimes and starring India Armateifio and Corey Mylchreest, makes it very clear that it is not to be taken as a historical retelling of Charlotte and George, but instead explains in a disclaimer that opens the series that it is merely «fiction inspired by fact,» and any and all «liberties taken by the author are intentional.»Though the distinction is crucial for many elements of Rhimes' story are actually taken from factual events, such as the couple's quick marriage, their coronation ceremony and George's health issues — just with an added dose of spice.Queen Charlotte was initially introduced in the first season of , a series inspired by Julia Quinn's romance novels, and was one of the only historical figures in the otherwise fictional world.

focuses on Charlotte's younger years as she acclimated to her new beginning as a royal, but what parts are actually real? ET breaks down seven of the biggest questions from the prequel and explains what's fact and what's fiction.Yes, Charlotte and George are Charles III's great-great-great-great-great grandparents.

The real-life family tree is actually just as dramatic as any fictionalized show. As depicted in George III and Charlotte welcomed 15 children during their marriage, 13 of whom survived into adulthood.

The couple's eldest son, George IV, became king upon his father's death in 1820. George IV's only child, Princess Charlotte, died in childhood in 1817, thus leaving George with no heir other than his surviving younger brother, William IV.