what is a ward in bridgerton

All of which is to say a ward is a kid raised in comfort by a rich guy. Often, wards were illegitimate children being offered a chance at a better life than being cast down in society.

Why was Daphne removed from Bridgerton? Dynevor said she filmed the first two seasons of Bridgerton but hadn't planned to be a part of the cast for any future episodes. Daphne Bridgerton was the main character in the first season but was a supporting role in the second.

A "ward" is a non-blood-related child raised by a wealthy family, often orphaned or given legal guardianship. Sophie, the earl's illegitimate daughter, gains an education but faces exclusion after his death.

When Araminta asks who the young girl is, he responds that she is his “ward.” According to the Cambridge Dictionary, a ward is "a person, especially a child, who is legally put under the protection of a law court or a guardian.”