The Royal (2022) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

Izzy left the haircut unfinished because she was deeply uncomfortable with how the royal staff treated a housekeeper during the appointment. She observed the disrespectful way the staff behaved toward the housekeeper and felt compelled to stand up for what she believed was right, even though it meant abandoning the job midway through.

Foreshadowing: Earlier in the film, Izzy is established as a warm-hearted person who helps those in need, making her reaction to the housekeeper's treatment consistent with her character.

• Izzy
• Prince Thomas
• haircut
• housekeeper
• royal etiquette

Prince Thomas's assistant mistakenly called Izzy's salon instead of Salon Belle when scheduling the appointment. Due to the mix-up, Thomas arrived at Izzy's Bellisime Salon, which charges $30 per haircut, rather than the luxury salon where cuts start at $700.

• Prince Thomas
• salon
• mix-up
• appointment
• mistake

Walter offered Izzy $50,000 to manage the makeup artists for Prince Thomas's wedding because they wanted someone they could trust to handle the event properly. Izzy's genuine nature and her connection with Thomas made her an appealing choice to the royal family.

• Izzy
• $50000
• wedding
• makeup artist
• royal family

Izzy took it upon herself to show Thomas the neglected areas of his kingdom because she was troubled by the stark contrast between royal wealth and the struggles of ordinary citizens. She believed that as a prince, Thomas should understand the realities of his subjects and use his position to help those less fortunate.

Foreshadowing: Earlier, Izzy observes the division between wealthy and poor residents during her palace visit, which motivates her to take action.

• Izzy
• Prince Thomas
• Lavania
• poor areas
• community

The fire started when a microwave was used while too many appliances were plugged into a single power source, overburdening the electrical system. Izzy managed to extinguish the flames quickly using a fire extinguisher, but the incident caused damage that led to financial complications.

• salon
• fire
• microwave
• electrical
• damage

Thomas decided not to marry Lauren because he realized he had genuine feelings for Izzy. On what was supposed to be his wedding day, he confided in Walter about his doubts and ultimately chose to pursue his happiness with Izzy rather than continue a marriage where his fiancée showed more interest in business ambitions than in him.

Foreshadowing: The narrative establishes that Lauren shows less interest in marrying Thomas than in pursuing her business ambitions, creating distance between them.

• Prince Thomas
• Lauren
• Izzy
• wedding
• love

Izzy was asked to leave Lavania after a photo of her and Thomas donating to an orphanage was published in the press. This public attention created tensions with Thomas's fiancée Lauren and threatened the royal family's plans, leading them to request that Izzy depart the country.

Foreshadowing: The charitable initiative with toys and donations was initially inspired by Izzy, showing her growing influence on Thomas.

• Izzy
• Lavania
• press
• photo
• orphanage
• Lauren

The $2,000 charge was demanded by Doug, the landlord's assistant, to cover damages caused by the salon fire. Although Izzy argued that the wiring needed a complete overhaul and that the fault lay with the electrical system, the owner insisted on the payment, forcing Izzy to use her travel savings to cover the cost.

• Izzy
• $2000
• damages
• Doug
• landlord
• fire

Izzy decided to pursue a new direction as director of a community center after experiencing the needs of less fortunate people in Lavania and witnessing the struggles of her own community. The second fire at her salon gave her the push she needed to move away from her previous life and focus on helping others directly.

Foreshadowing: Izzy's trip to Lavania and her charitable work there fundamentally changed her perspective on what she wanted to do with her life.

• Izzy
• community center
• salon
• new direction
• director

The gelato scene at the end signifies the carefree and happy union between Izzy and Prince Thomas. After all the conflicts and obstacles they faced, enjoying gelato together symbolizes their simplified relationship free from royal expectations and class differences, representing the film's message that love and compassion are what truly matter.

• Izzy
• Prince Thomas
• gelato
• ending
• happy