9 Tweets That Sum Up Internet's Obsession With Simon Basset AKA Regé-Jean Page

There's a new royal in town and no I am not talking about Taimur's soon-to-be-born sibling. It's the Duke of Hastings from Netflix's new Regency drama Bridgerton, Simon Basset played by the charming Regé-Jean Page. Ever since Netflix dropped the show on Christmas this brooding rake made quite an impact and here are some of the best reactions.

1. First, an honest introduction!

Nola, Thee Duchess of Hastings @NolaMarianna

Simon Basset, the Duke of Hastings, King of strong pull out game, Protector of all WAPs, Breaker of backs and the Defender of self pleasure... long may he reign! #Bridgerton

09:42 PM - 03 Jan 2021

2. It only gets NSFW (Not Safe for Whistledown) from here

Alyssa Green @Alyssa_Explores

I’ve got some tea for Lady Whistledown: I burn for the Duke of Hastings #dukeofhastings #simonbasset #bridgerton #bridgertonnetflix #netflix @netflix @bridgerton @regejean @strongblacklead @shondaland https://t.co/poJzpnagdW

11:57 PM - 05 Jan 2021

3. This honest declaration

Les @periwinklepsych

Woke up thirsting for the Duke 🤭🤤🤫 #bridgertonnetflix #simonbasset #bridgerton #DukeOfHastings

06:38 PM - 05 Jan 2021

4. This cutlery even made it to The Cut

The Cut @TheCut

This is the sexiest thing about #Bridgerton https://t.co/t5qs6Cflqg

06:25 PM - 05 Jan 2021

5. Honestly what choice do we have but to stan?

BellaDameNoir🎀🌸 @BellaDameNoir

Simon being a man ahead of his time and literally wanting Daphne to have her own money and be an independent woman👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 #Bridgerton

11:32 PM - 05 Jan 2021

6. Because once is not enough

Sylvia @SylviaObell

In conclusion... #BRIDGERTON

08:13 PM - 29 Dec 2020

7. We love an inclusive sex-positive attitude

Nocturnal @Mpumeylowlow

When the Duke described self pleasure to Daphne #bridgerton

10:32 AM - 04 Jan 2021

8. The climax

Sylvia @SylviaObell

In conclusion... #BRIDGERTON

08:13 PM - 29 Dec 2020