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Bridgerton season 3 was released on Netflix on May 16. The series is based on a book series by Julia Quinn and has been stealing the hearts of viewers through the grand settings, detailing of costumes, and iconic characters. Fans are curious about the ages of their favorite characters, particularly Penelope Featherington in Bridgerton season 3.
Although the ages of all Bridgerton siblings and those of their contemporaries are clearly stated in the books, Penelope in Bridgerton season 3 is around 19-20 years old.
Age of Penelope Featherington in Bridgerton season 3
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In the first season, Penelope Featherington geared up to make her society debut alongside her sisters. Most young ladies under Regency normally debuted at 18 years old, meaning she was quite early in this regard. Despite her tender age, Penelope became a favorite with audiences, endearing herself with viewers through her wit and kind-hearted nature.
Season 2 took off about a year after the first season, meaning Penelope must be around 18, going on 19. She was the same age as Eloise Bridgerton, who is also her close friend and makes her debut in society at the beginning of this season.
By Bridgerton season 3 Penelope is likely 19, almost 20. She describes herself as a spinster, holding out despair that she will never be married after three seasons in the marriage market.
Nicola Coughlan, the actress portraying Penelope, was born in 1987, making her significantly older than the character. Nicola is 37 years old.
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Penelope's love interest's age in the show
Colin Bridgerton, a character who is supposed to be central in Penelope's life, is set to be around 20 during the first season. His charm and laid-back attitude probably set him a bit closer to his younger sister, season 1 protagonist Daphne, than his older brother, Benedict.
By the end of season 2, Colin is 21 or one and 20 as the Regency vernacular would have it. His age is explicitly confirmed by Benedict in the season finale, during a family dispute.
If Bridgerton season 3 is set about one year after the events of season 2, then Colin would be about 22. Luke Newton who plays Colin; in real life, is 31 years old.
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The character's age according to the books
Though the show's ages are close, there is a slight deviation from the Julia Quinn novels. In the book, Colin is five years older than Penelope. Since, as per Julia Quinn's website, and the official Bridgerton Family Tree, Colin was born in 1791 and Penelope in 1796 that would place in the first book, Colin is 22 and Penelope 17. Then in the fourth book, Colin is 25, and Penelope is 20 years old.
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In the Bridgerton series, Penelope Featherington's age progression from 17 in season 1 to nearly 20 in season 3 is both logical and well-portrayed.
Bridgerton season 3 has arrived in two parts, with part one released on May 16 and the second part scheduled to release on June 13. Catch all the episodes on Netflix.
