My Christmas Prince

My Christmas Prince

Year: 2017

Runtime: 90 mins

Language: English

Director: Sam Irvin

DramaComedyRomanceFamily

Samantha, a teacher from Manhattan, looks forward to her annual Christmas trip back to Maple Falls, Wyoming. This year, she's excited when her boyfriend, Alex, a diplomat from the small European nation of Madelvia, joins her. However, Samantha soon learns that Alex is actually a prince and heir to the throne. Faced with the prospect of a life in the public eye and sacrificing a career opportunity, Samantha must decide if her love for Alex is strong enough to embrace a royal life.

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Timeline & Setting – My Christmas Prince (2017)

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Time period

Contemporary

Set during a modern holiday season around Christmas and the New Year. The plot mixes present-day journalism and media culture with royal tradition and dynastic intrigue. The festive backdrop amplifies both romance and tension as secrets come to light.

Location

Aldovia, Royal Palace, Hunting Cabin, New York City

The story unfolds across the snowy Aldovian country and its grand royal palace, with a countryside hunting cabin serving as a secretive refuge. The palace acts as a stage for ceremonial balls, political maneuvering, and intimate family moments behind gilded doors. The narrative also shifts to New York City, where Amber's world outside the palace frames the modern journalistic perspective.

🎄 Holiday backdrop 👑 Royal setting 🗺️ International travel

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Main Characters – My Christmas Prince (2017)

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Amber Moore

An ambitious American journalist who travels to Aldovia for a royal press conference. She disguises herself as Martha Anderson to investigate rumors of abdication, risking professional integrity for the truth. Resourceful and brave, she navigates palace politics and falls in love with Prince Richard while balancing duty and honesty.

📰 Journalist ❤️ Romance 🕵️ Deception

King Frederick

The late king of Aldovia, whose death triggers the line of succession and whose hidden documents reveal an adopted heir. His poetry and decisions shape the palace atmosphere and set the Christmas-season events in motion.

👑 Royalty 🕊️ Legacy

Queen Helena

The queen who raises Richard and later reveals the truth about his parentage. Her actions highlight maternal protectiveness, secrecy, and the tension between safeguarding family and facing consequences.

👑 Royalty 🕊️ Family

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Major Themes – My Christmas Prince (2017)

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❤️ Romance

Aldovia's Christmas mood provides a romantic core as Amber and Richard's connection grows from initial tension to genuine affection. Their relationship tests personal boundaries, public perception, and the weight of royal duties. The romance persists through obstacles, including secrecy and political pressure, shaping the film's emotional arc.

🕵️ Identity & Deception

Amber pretends to be Martha Anderson to uncover abdication rumors, using deception to pursue the truth. The discovery of the late king's adoption documents reframes who is eligible to rule. The narrative weighs the ethics of lies against the necessity of exposing the real lineage.

👑 Power & Duty

The throne's legitimacy hinges on lineage, public image, and hidden family secrets unveiled during a festive season. Rivalries, especially from Simon and Sofia, threaten the rightful heir, forcing Richard to confront whether he can marry love with duty. The coronation scene serves as a turning point for political authority and personal happiness.

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