WARNING: This article contains spoilers for Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton StoryNetflix’s Bridgerton series is known for its soundtrack full of classical covers of modern songs, and the soundtrack of its spinoff Queen Charlotte is continuing that tradition. Queen Charlotte is a partial prequel and continuation of Bridgerton that tells the origin story of the titular main character Queen Charlotte, covering the early years of her marriage to King George III. As with any period drama, music plays a huge role in setting the tone and atmosphere, especially since Queen Charlotte takes place before Bridgerton’s familiar Regency era.
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The Bridgerton franchise’s choice to score its shows with classical versions of modern songs might be unconventional, but they always manage to capture the mood of the characters, especially in Queen Charlotte. With songs by beloved artists like Beyoncé to Dolly Parton, Queen Charlotte’s soundtrack perfectly illustrates the depth of Queen Charlotte and King George’s love story. Here is every modern song in Queen Charlotte, including where they appear.
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Queen Charlotte, Episode 1 “Queen To Be”
“Halo” by Beyoncé – Cover by Caleb Chan and Brian Chan: The 2008 classic song by Beyoncé can be heard at the end of the first episode of Queen Charlotte. “Halo” first plays after the titular character and King George bid farewell to guests after their wedding. Caleb Chan and Brian Chan’s cover of “Halo” continues playing as King George and Queen Charlotte depart for Buckingham House, where, unbeknownst to her, Queen Charlotte will spend her wedding night alone.
Queen Charlotte, Episode 3 “Even Days”
If I Ain’t Got You by Alicia Keys – Cover by Vitamin String Quartet: Queen Charlotte and King George, share a dance to Vitamin String Quartet’s cover of “If I Ain’t Got You” by Alicia Keys at Lord and Lady Danbury’s ball. Seeing the biracial Queen Charlotte and white King George dancing together inspires other members of high society to take to the dance floor as well, helping to integrate society into the Bridgerton universe further.
Queen Charlotte, Episode 4 “Holding The King”
“Deja Vu” by Beyoncé – Cover by Mike Froudarakis and Alexander Leeming Froudakis: Beyoncé’s “Deja Vu” plays over a montage of familiar scenes from Queen Charlotte and King George’s wedding in Queen Charlotte episode 4. Now appearing in King George’s point of view as he attempts to shield his illness from his wife, the classical cover provides a tense atmosphere for the otherwise happy occasion.
Queen Charlotte, Episode 6 “Crown Jewels”
Nobody Gets Me by SZA – Cover by Caleb Chan and Brian Chan: The most recent song to appear in the Queen Charlotte soundtrack, “Nobody Gets Me” by SZA plays at the ball King George and Queen Charlotte throw in honor of the birth of their first son, Prince George. Caleb Chan and Brian Chan’s SZA cover plays over Queen Charlotte and King George’s first dance at the ball. Its placement and inclusion are fitting, considering that Queen Charlotte has to calm King George’s nerves before they enter the ball, which only she can do.
I Will Always Love You by Dolly Parton – Cover by Vitamin String Quartet: The final modern song in Queen Charlotte’s ending is “I Will Always Love You” by Dolly Parton. The Vitamin String Quartet cover of the classic ballad plays while Brimsley and Reynolds share a dance together off to the side of the ball, out of anyone else’s vision. “I Will Always Love You” continues to play over the heartbreaking transition to Queen Charlotte’s present timeline, revealing Brimsley dancing alone.
