The latest season of Bridgerton has officially premiered on Netflix, and viewers already can’t wait for Part 2. Season 4 of the widely popular series brings a whole new love story, and fans have been mesmerised by the Cinderella-inspired romance between ‘Benedict Bridgerton’ (Luke Thompson) and ‘Sophie Baek’ (Sophie Baek).
As viewers sighed in relief with the dreamy love story, one interesting detail that has sparked curiosity is Sophie’s flashback sequence, especially as ‘Lord Penwood’ (Richard Gunningworth) refers to her as his “ward”. But what does this term really mean in the Bridgerton world? Read on to know how it connects Sophie with her future in the story, along with other Regency-era terms everyone is googling (warning: spoilers ahead!)
What is a “ward” in Bridgerton?
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