Episodes 01

“Queen to Be”

In 1761 Charlotte’s brother, Adolphus, signs a contract marrying her to King George III. Charlotte is unhappy with the idea of the marriage. Upon seeing her and realizing she is black, the King’s mother, Princess Augusta, invites several prominent people of colour to the wedding and grants them titles on her son’s behalf, effectively desegregating society. Before the wedding can go through Charlotte attempts to run away but is caught by a charming man who turns out to be her future husband. She decides to go through with the marriage but is surprised when, on the night of the wedding, he presents her with her own house but informs her of his intention to live a completely separate life in Kew.

In 1817, Queen Charlotte learns her only legitimate granddaughter Princess Charlotte of Wales has died in childbirth kicking off a succession crisis. She urges her surviving 12 children to produce legitimate heirs.

Episodes 02

“Honeymoon Bliss”

In 1761 Charlotte spends most of her honeymoon alone. She learns that she has no activities planned as she is supposed to be with George. Despite this, she invites the newly minted Lady Danbury to tea where Lady Danbury, learning of Charlotte’s ignorance, explains sex to her.

Princess Augusta, desperate to know if her son has consummated his marriage tries to pressure Lady Danbury into telling her, however Lady Danbury, who is still suffering from segregated society despite her husband’s title, uses her leverage to pressure Princess Augusta into further supporting her and her husband.

George reveals to Charlotte that he left her on their marriage night as he was charting the Transit of Venus. He asks Charlotte for a redo of their marriage night and the two finally consummate their marriage. However the following morning she overhears a conversation between George and his mother in which he reveals he is hiding his true self from her.

Episodes 03

“Even Days”

Still feuding, Charlotte and George nevertheless have a passionate sex life agreeing to see each other on even days so that Charlotte may get pregnant. After seeing that George also has a passion for agriculture, Charlotte decides to accept her husband for who he is and reconciles with him deciding to be a team.

Lady Danbury’s husband decides he wants to host the first ball of the season. Despite not having Princess Augusta’s full support, Lady Danbury issues invitations and is rejected by the white members of the ton. She asks for Queen Charlotte’s support, pointing out that the newly made members of the ton are in a precarious position. Charlotte and George go to the Danbury’s ball which is a success; afterward, Lord Danbury dies during sexual intercourse with his wife.

Charlotte awakens on the night of the ball to discover George running outside and stripping naked to praise Venus. Charlotte convinces him she is Venus and guides him back home.

Episodes 04

“Holding the King”

Flashbacks reveal that Princess Augusta arranged George’s marriage behind his back as he was frightened of the prospect of marriage due to his uncontrollable fits and mental breakdowns. Doctor Monro suggests there is nothing wrong with him and his breakdowns are due to a lack of discipline. Quickly falling in love with Charlotte, George removes himself from her presence to follow a grueling program set up by Monro to break him.

Feeling better and missing Charlotte, George decides to move back in with her. He dismisses Monro only to discover that Charlotte has decided to keep him as her physician as she is pregnant. Her pregnancy triggers a mental crisis in George leading to his late night visions of Venus in the garden.

Episodes 05

“Gardens in Bloom”

Princess Augusta learns that Charlotte is pregnant and announces plans to move into Buckingham House. Charlotte, frustrated at her lack of headway with George, writes to her brother Adolphus, and asks to be taken home when he visits. The other nonwhite members of the ton ask Agatha to figure out her matters of succession. Agatha begins taking daily walks with Lord Ledger, which develops into an affair.

In the 1810s, Charlotte betroths two of her sons to eligible princesses. Violet admits her newfound sexual frustration to Agatha.

Episodes 06

“Crown Jewels”