Queen Charlotte is a prequel to the overall Bridgerton series. One of the interesting things that happened to the series when it was adapted for TV was that a fairly standard (albeit quite fun) historical romance series was cast with a great deal more diversity than was in the original books. Doing this added an interesting complexity to the stories and turned it from historical romance to alternate history. My understanding was that it was all done with the author's blessing which is cool.
One of the many changes made was that Queen Charlotte was cast as black. There's apparently some historical basis for this, yet she would have been considered Caucasian at the time. It's a definite change that sets the series apart. The change made the somewhat domineering queen of the Bridgerton series quite the intriguing figure. It's not surprising that the author and producer decided to put together a prequel.
The prequel is definitely written after the launch of the show as it reflects the more diverse cast. If you've seen the prequel series, the book follows pretty close. In fact, it's unclear which was written first. There are a few details that are better explained or more clear. There's also a few additional scenes included. My absolute favorite aspect of the novel is getting to hear Brimsley's voice. Somehow as much as I love the story of Charlotte and tragic mad George, Charlotte's manservant is my favorite character.
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