Bridgerton Fans Are Just Noticing Sweet Nod To Dad Edmund On Benedict's Waistcoat

Bridgerton fans are just noticing Benedict Bridgerton's sweet tribute to his dad, Edmund.

Fans of the series - based on the books by Julia Quinn - will know that Edmund tragically died years before the show is set, after being stung by a bee shortly before the youngest Bridgerton sibling, Hyacinth, is born.

Edmund's death has had a profound effect on the whole family, notably Anthony, whose every decision seems to be haunted by memories of his father.

However, fans of the show have noticed a rather sweet tribute from one of the other Bridgerton siblings - Benedict.

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Benedict is the second eldest Bridgerton, and likely remembers Edmund almost as well as Anthony does.

In the first season, viewers were quick to notice an embroidered bee on one of Benedict's shirt collars, but it also appears in the second season.

This time, as well as the shirt, one of Benedict's waistcoats is covered in the embroidered bee emblem.

But what does it mean?

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Well, many fans are in agreement that the bee must be a nod to Edmund. One person wrote on Reddit: "The bees are in reference to their father."

While another said: "Loved the Bee on Benedict's shirt collar."

Another suggested it could be a 'symbol of grief'.

Others only just noticed, with another adding: "How did I only now realise benedicts's wearing a bee collar in bridgerton?"

And a fourth said: "Anyone else notice how Benedict has bees embroidered on his collars and waistcoat at various points in the series?"

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Others pointed out that Eloise is also seen on a number of occasions wearing bee clips in her hair.

"Are we going to ignore the fact that Eloise had bumblebee clips in her hair? Much like how Benedict had the symbol of a bee on his collar!" Said one.

It's not the only Easter egg fans have noticed in Bridgerton.

Earlier in the week we told you about the very special meaning behind Hyacinth Bridgerton's name - you can read more on that here.

Topics: TV And Film, Bridgerton

Lucy Devine

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