not their parents. Without Violet and Edumnud, however, the children wouldn't have this grand idea of a love match. As more is revealed about Violet and Edmund Bridgerton it's made very clear that ...

And this genius Bridgerton prequel idea would give us a whole new look at the family by centering Edmund and Violet's ... totally revolving around the parents of all our favorite Bridgerton ...

Viewers finally learn why in episode three. A brief flashback shows Anthony Bridgerton (Jonathan Bailey) witnessing his father, Edmund Bridgerton (Rupert Evans), dying from a bee sting many years ago.

In previous seasons, Anthony carries a pocket watch that was a gift from Edmund. Near the end of episode one, Francesca Bridgerton looks at a portrait of her parents, Violet and Edmund.

The Man In The High Castle’s Rupert Evans will also play Edmund Bridgerton, Violet’s late husband and the father of all the Bridgerton children. It’s yet to be seen whether this week’s ...