Dearest gentle reader, season three of Bridgerton is upon us. Yet, fans across the ton have just realised the significance of one key scene, in which Colin presents Violet with a gift.

Of course, viewers will recall how the third Bridgerton son made travelling around Europe his entire personality – much like an obnoxious present-day “gap year” student. But it was his sweet return to his family home with a gift for each member in tow – aside from Daphne, who was notably absent – which has given viewers a new perspective.

Colin gave his youngest brother Gregory a bow and arrow, the second brother Benedict a pack of playing cards, his younger sister Francesca sheet music, and his youngest sister Hyacinth perfume “from Paris”. He had gifts for his siblings Anthony and Eloise, too.

Colin handed his mother Violet a gift away from the prying eyes of the other siblings, revealing a box containing a pocket watch attached to a chain, which was typical of the Regency era.