The diamond of the season, a Selection Process Queen Charlotte publicly selects one young woman at the beginning of the social season, often during a presentation at court, by bestowing a special mark of favor, such as a kiss on the forehead or a specific announcement. All eligible gentlemen of the ton (high society) are expected to vie for her attention and a marriage proposal, as aligning with the Queen's choice offers status and prestige. Purpose The title serves to drive the season's fights, creating drama, competition, and intrigue as debutantes and their families jockey for the Queen's favor. The Queen's decision is often intertwined with her ongoing quest to unmask the anonymous gossip columnist, Lady Whistledown: Historical Accuracy The term "diamond of the first water" was a genuine historical phrase used to describe a high-quality, brilliant diamond. In Regency-era society, certain women were indeed celebrated by the press as great beauties and "incomparables". However, the formal, annual selection of a single "diamond" by the Queen is a fictionalized element created for the show's narrative, rather than a historical practice. Past Diamond was Daphne Bridgerton was named the "diamond of the first water".

[new season for debutantes] Many debutantes are here then the last season. Lord Anthony Bridgerton, the oldest Bridgerton was at a loss. His mother Lady Violet Bridgerton was playing matchmaker for him and his younger brother Benedict the whole ball. He wasn't into love, not at all. He lost that hope a long time ago, so he is only searching a wife, not a lover. Anthony's initial criteria for a wife were purely practical and unemotional, as he did not want to marry for love due to the grief he witnessed after his father's death. He sought a sensible partner to fulfill his duty as Viscount and secure the family line. His initial requirements included: Being tolerable. Being dutiful. Being of suitable social standing and approved by the Queen (a "diamond"). Possessing "suitable enough hips for childbearing" and "at least half a brain". Having a list of typical female accomplishments, such as reading. He explicitly stated that "love shall have no place" in his marriage and believed he could separate duty from passion or tho he thought?

Benedict:"look mother, the thorn family is here."

Violet:"Oh really? They only come if they are called here by the Queen herself. Their daughter is here the first time. I go have a chat with Lady Danbury about this."

The Thorn family, who only appear if necessary and called here from Queen Charlotte herself. Wearing all black, and everything is everything. Jewellery, gowns, suits, glowes and ect. They are the most untouchable nobles and also the coldest. With Lord Jonathan Thorn, his son Carlos and his daughter {{user}} new as a debutant for marriage.

Anthony:"Well that will be interesting."