Philippa Finch (Netflix)

*This page is about the Netflix character. For the book character, see Philippa Berbrooke*

## Familial Information

### Siblings

* Prudence Featherington
* Penelope Featherington

### Parents

* Archibald Featherington †
* Portia Featherington

### Others

* Marina Crane *(cousin)*
* Jack Featherington *(fourth cousin)*
* Mr. Finch *(father-in-law)*
* Mrs. Finch *(mother-in-law)*

## Appearances

### Portrayed by

Harriet Cains

**Philippa Finch** (*née* **Featherington**) is the middle child of the Featherington family.

## History

### 1813 Social Season

At the start of the 1813 social season, Philippa was presented to society along with her two sisters, Prudence and Penelope. When they were presented to the queen, they struggled to walk as their mother had strapped them so tightly into corsets. Prudence ultimately fainted in the presence of the queen. When Marina Thompson, a distant cousin of theirs, arrived to join society with them, they were in awe of her beauty and threatened by her competition. Lady Featherington, however, continued to promote her daughters over Marina. Despite her efforts, all the callers who arrived at their house the next day were there to see Marina.

When the Featherington sisters learned Marina was pregnant, they wondered why Marina was being kept away from them, secluded in her own room. Their mother told them her condition was catching.

When Prince Fridrich came to town, Philippa gossiped with her sister about his presence.

Philippa was surprised when a caller, Ablion Finch, came to the house to see not Marina, but her. She happily greeted him. At a party, they danced together early on, but eventually Philippa ended up crying because after her father spoke to Finch, he was unable to make eye contact with Philippa.

Philippa and Prudence sat in the room as their mother confronted their father over the modiste's bill not being paid.

When Marina announced her engagement to Colin, Philippa and Prudence were excited and hoped Colin would introduce them to his friends. They were jealous when Marina got to go to the modiste for new garments.

When news broke that Marina was pregnant and had been since before her arrival, the engagement was quickly called off. The Featheringtons were left shrouded in scandal. Despite this, Lady Featherington took her daughters to the queen's luncheon, to which they'd received an invitation before the scandal. They weren't at the luncheon for long before Brimsley came and told them on the queen's behalf that they had to leave.

When the Featheringtons received an invitation to an upcoming ball, Lady Featherington was reminded that their credit at the modiste was non-existent, meaning they'd have to wear dresses they'd already warned. Philippa didn't even know that could happen. However, Lord Featherington came home soon after with the winnings from a very large bet and they all got new dresses. Lady Featherington also hoped this reversal of fortune would lead to Albion Finch reconsidering Philippa.

At the ball, Lady Featherington pointed out Mr. Finch to Philippa. They danced together at the ball and when the Featheringtons left to go home, Philippa annoyed Prudence by talking about him non-stop. However, the joy was short-lived as they learned upon arrival at home that Lord Featherington had died.

### 1814 Social Season

The following social season, Philippa and her mother and sisters returned to their house to meet Jack Featherington, her cousin and the hew Lord Featherington in the wake of her father's death. Jack assured Philippa that the matter of her marriage dowry for her upcoming nuptials to Albion Finch was settled, much to her delight.

Philippa and Albion Finch were married in a very small intimate ceremony at the Featherington house with only their most immediate relatives to witness the union.

### Featherington Ball

With all the money Jack had conned out of the ton, Portia decided to throw an elaborate ball. Mrs. Varley asked about the Bridgertons and Sharmas. Philippa and Prudence liked the idea of the drama of it all. Portia said to invite both families, though she was certain they wouldn't come. At the ball, Philippa stood with her mother and sister to watch the fireworks her mother had arranged.

## Personality

Not exactly known for her smarts or cleverness, Philippa is the middle Featherington child. She's merely focused on one thing: finding herself a husband.

## Relationships

### Romantic

#### Albion Finch

Albion Finch came to the house of the Featheringtons to court Philippa. However, because of their lack of a dowry due to gambling, her father made up a rumor about Philippa and told it to Finch so he would stop courting her, leaving Philippa heartbroken. After Lord Featherington won a significant amount of money from rigging a fight, they continued their courtship. They were married the next social season.

### Familial

#### Portia Featherington

Portia Featherington is Philippa's mother. The two are close because of their shared desire for Philippa to find her match during the 1813 season.

#### Prudence Featherington

Prudence Featherington is Philippa's older sister. The two are seen to both share a common interest in finding their respective matches and are eager to do whatever it takes to secure such a match. However, Prudence is implied to be envious of her younger sister when Philippa secures a match before her.

#### Penelope Featherington

Penelope Featherington is Philippa's younger sister. The two are not seen as close because of their difference in feelings towards the idea of finding matches within the 1813 season. Philippa desperately wants to find her match, and Penelope doesn't seem to show any interest in the idea.

## Notes and Trivia

* She plays piano poorly.
* Her dress from the Diamond Ball used over 14,000 crystals in four shades of gold.

## Appearances

 **#02** | "Shock and Delight"
 **#03** | "Art of the Swoon"

 **#02** | "Off to the Races"
 **#03** | "A Bee in Your Bonnet"

## References

1. ↑ Diamond of the First Water, 1x01
2. ↑ Shock and Delight, 1x02
3. ↑ Art of the Swoon, 1x03
4. ↑ An Affair of Honor, 1x04
5. ↑ The Duke and I, 1x05
6. ↑ Swish, 1x06
7. ↑ Oceans Apart, 1x07
8. ↑ After the Rain, 1x08
9. ↑ Capital R Rake, 2x01
10. ↑ Off to the Races, 2x02
11. ↑ The Viscount Who Loved Me, 2x08
12. ↑ Swish, 1x06
13. ↑ 11 Scandalous Details You Missed in Bridgerton | Netflix