A Christmas Prince: The Royal Baby (2019) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

The ancient curse discovered by Emily and the former queen states that if the peace treaty is not signed by midnight on Christmas Eve, the curse will fall upon Amber and Richard's firstborn child, threatening their family's legacy. This creates the urgent deadline that drives the film's climax.

Foreshadowing: Earlier scenes establish the treaty's importance to both kingdoms and hint at ancient traditions surrounding its renewal.

• ancient curse
• treaty deadline
• midnight
• Christmas Eve
• royal baby threat

The curse, discovered hidden in the palace, states that if the peace treaty between Aldovia and Penglia is not signed by midnight on December 24th, harm will befall the firstborn child of the royal couple. This ancient curse was tied to the original treaty signed 600 years ago to end the Silk Road conflict.

Foreshadowing: The tension around the treaty's signing and the mysterious ancient scroll foreshadows the curse's discovery.

• ancient curse
• royal baby
• Aldovia
• Penglia
• firstborn threat

Mr. Little, a palace staff member, is revealed to be the thief. He stole the treaty seeking vengeance for his ancestor, who was wrongfully executed 600 years ago during the original conflict over the Silk Road. His motive was to expose the kings and cause embarrassment to the monarchy.

Foreshadowing: Melissa's observations of suspicious interactions and Simon's cryptic behavior initially point to other suspects, masking the true culprit.

• Mr. Little
• treaty theft
• revenge
• ancestor
• Silk Road
• palace staff

Queen Ming assists with the delivery because the obstetrician is delayed due to the blizzard and police searches. Drawing on her experience as a mother and volunteer work at a maternity hospital, she steps in to help Amber during labor, demonstrating her compassion despite the diplomatic tensions.

Foreshadowing: Queen Ming's initial hesitation to deviate from tradition contrasts with her later willingness to help personally.

• Queen Ming
• baby delivery
• obstetrician
• labor
• Penglia
• Aldovia

The treaty was originally signed 600 years ago to end a prolonged conflict concerning the Silk Road trade route. Since then, it has been renewed every hundred years to maintain peace between the two nations. The document is represented by an ancient scroll that symbolizes the lasting truce.

Foreshadowing: The welcome celebration mentions the significance of the treaty's 600-year history and its importance to both kingdoms.

• Silk Road Treaty
• 600 years
• Aldovia
• Penglia
• peace treaty
• ancient scroll

Simon proposes to Lynn because his true intentions were to help resolve the financial issues between their nations all along. His connection to Lynn, the Penglian attaché, was genuine rather than conspiratorial. By proposing, he reveals his commitment to her and to strengthening the alliance between Aldovia and Penglia.

Foreshadowing: Earlier scenes show Simon keeping the royal guests occupied, and his relationship with Lynn is initially viewed with suspicion.

• Simon
• Lynn
• proposal
• Penglia
• marriage
• alliance

Amber faints after receiving news that the police search for the treaty has been unsuccessful. The combination of stress from the missing treaty, the ancient curse threatening her unborn child, and the urgency to find it before midnight overwhelms her, causing her to collapse.

Foreshadowing: The mounting pressure from the diplomatic crisis and the curse revelation builds throughout the previous days.

• Amber fainting
• stress
• treaty search
• police
• December 24

Amber assigns Emily and her mother to search the palace dungeon, which is rumored to be haunted. While exploring, they become trapped in a cell but accidentally discover the stolen treaty hidden there. The former queen picks the lock just in time for them to escape and deliver the treaty for signing.

Foreshadowing: The search of the dungeon was a last resort after other investigation methods failed.

• Emily
• former queen
• dungeon
• treaty discovery
• locked cell
• escape

Amber and Richard name their newborn daughter after Amber's deceased mother, honoring Amber's family legacy. This meaningful naming choice brings emotional closure to the film, connecting the new generation to Amber's past while celebrating the future of their family and kingdom.

Foreshadowing: Earlier scenes reference Amber's father Rudy and hint at her mother's importance to her.

• baby name
• Amber's mother
• legacy
• family
• royal daughter
• memory

Melissa is invited by Simon, Richard's cousin, to attend the baby shower. Simon's invitation of Amber's friend from New York is part of his attempt to appear helpful and trustworthy, though his past ambitions to usurp the throne make everyone suspicious of his true intentions throughout the film.

Foreshadowing: Simon previously attempted to claim the throne in earlier films, making his involvement raise immediate concerns.

• Melissa
• Simon
• baby shower
• invitation
• Richard's cousin
• trust