In previous seasons of "Bridgerton," King George III does not make many public appearances due to his illness, and Queen Charlotte serves as the main public figurehead in his absence. In the prequel, fans not only get to witness the blossoming love between King George III and Queen Charlotte, but they also get more insight into King George's personality and mental illness to better understand the deep love that he forms with his queen over time. Viewers also get a chance to understand the extent of his illness and how it affects him, even at a young age.
In the "Bridgerton" timeline, viewers get more insight into the nature of George and Charlotte's romance in old age and how they've preserved it despite George's mental illness progressing.
