always.

Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen, First of her name, Queen of the Andals, the Rhoynar and the First Men, Lady of the Seven Kingdoms, protector of the realm.

"I didn’t know what to expect in terms of how I’d feel. Not many people can relate to letting a character go that you’ve grown up in and with for such formative years of your life. There’s definitely bits of me tied up in Bree, and vice versa. We seen each other through a lot, so on paper it could’ve sounded scary to break that tether, but it was actually very cathartic. I tried not to think about it during shooting. When I took the wig off for the last time I felt really calm. Just grateful, and ready. It really felt like tying a bow around a whole world, and book-sized chapter. It was quite peaceful really. I fully said goodbye and handed her over - now Bree is the audience’s forever, and that brings relief in a sense. She’s in good hands with the fans, and she lives on there. I just hope people continue to love and learn from her like I did."

BRIDGERTON (2020-) FRANCESCA AND MICHAELA