Dearest reader, South Africa did it again. Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story ventured to Stellenbosch for a fabulous premiere and South Africans served up looks fit for kings and queens.
Stellenbosch, South Africa (20 April, 2023)—’Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story’ saw Stellenbosch play host to all the belles of the ball, with guests from around the world emulating a Rococo Era Painting.
Gathered in the garden for the premiere of the next instalment of Bridgerton’s world blushed with Stellies sunshine, the event was as much a celebration of South Africa’s ability to understand any royal assignment as it was a premiere.
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Last year, Joburg took the tea party by storm at another fabulous affair, where locals first proved not only that they understood the assignment, but that it was theirs for the taking.
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From gowns to energy, lace to laughter, we can’t help but put our candles out in manifestation of Bridgerton: A South African Story.
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Also in attendance were numerous Nigerian influencers and creatives who dazzled just as brightly, as well as the actresses who play Queen Charlotte, Golda Rosheuvel and Arsema Thomas (young Queen Charlotte).
The Shondaland series is set to hit Netflix screens on 4 May where it’ll set the stage as a prequel to the hit series Bridgerton, and play on historical moments from the actual Queen Charlotte’s life.