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A Royal in Paradise 2 A Christmas Castle Proposal 2025 Full Christmas Movie
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00:02:29I know. Things are just a little crazy at the moment.
00:02:33I bet. How's Alex?
00:02:35Winston tried calling him, but he couldn't get through.
00:02:37He's great. Yeah. Really great.
00:02:40Mm-hmm.
00:02:41Well, I mean, I haven't actually seen him in a few weeks. Keeping up with the schedule is basically a full-time job.
00:02:48Now, Prince's work is never done right.
00:02:50Mm-hmm.
00:02:50Yeah.
00:02:51Hey, are you all right?
00:02:54Yeah, of course.
00:02:57I just... I miss you guys.
00:03:01We miss you, too. But don't worry. We'll be back soon.
00:03:04Miss Perkins, if you'd like to head in.
00:03:08Thanks. I gotta go.
00:03:10All right. But just remember, it's Christmas. Do not forget to have fun.
00:03:17Good.
00:03:17Tell her to have fun.
00:03:18Have a little fun.
00:03:19Mm-hmm.
00:03:20Okay, I will.
00:03:21All right.
00:03:21Call me when you settle in.
00:03:23Oh, okay. Bye, guys.
00:03:24Bye.
00:03:31Yep. Uh-huh. Speak soon.
00:03:33All right. Merry Christmas.
00:03:35There she is, my New York Times bestselling author.
00:03:39That's me.
00:03:40Oh, how are you, Donna?
00:03:41Good. Yeah, keeping busy.
00:03:43That's what I like to hear. Now, tell me, how's the new draft coming along?
00:03:46Uh, great. Just still working through the ending.
00:03:50Oh, honey, the ending's the easiest part. The prince proposes, she accepts, everyone lives happily ever after.
00:03:55Cue part three.
00:03:56Right.
00:03:57I almost forgot. I have a Christmas surprise for you.
00:04:00Oh.
00:04:01Are you ready?
00:04:02Mm-hmm.
00:04:04Ta-da!
00:04:07Mm.
00:04:08So, what do you think?
00:04:11I think it's beautiful.
00:04:13I thought we agreed we wouldn't pick a title until after I was done.
00:04:20If you can think of a better one, I would like to hear it.
00:04:22Oh, don't worry, honey. The public are gonna go bananas over it.
00:04:26Speaking of which, the online announcement event is a go for next week.
00:04:29Right.
00:04:30We'll do a quick intro, then you'll reveal the title, followed by a virtual Q&A with the fans.
00:04:35Q&A?
00:04:36Of course. Think of it as a special Christmas treat for all the readers. It's perfect timing.
00:04:40I don't think we really need to do that.
00:04:42Tickets have already completely sold out.
00:04:44Oh, good.
00:04:45Everyone wants to hear from the author who is actually living one of her adventures.
00:04:49By the way, when do I get to meet that royal boyfriend of yours?
00:04:52First chance we get. He's just super busy.
00:04:54Miss, your next meeting has just arrived.
00:04:57Thank you, Naomi.
00:04:59Well, you must tell him we would love to have him come visit anytime.
00:05:02I will.
00:05:03And please keep me updated on the draft. This is gonna be your biggest book yet.
00:05:08I can feel it.
00:05:09Oh, you're very close. Okay.
00:05:12Merry Christmas, darling. And please pass on my love to your folks.
00:05:14I will. Okay. Merry Christmas.
00:05:21Can't wait to see you tomorrow night.
00:05:23Me neither.
00:05:24I've got my meeting today with Erica. I'm talking new book.
00:05:27Wish me luck.
00:05:28I miss you.
00:05:35I miss you.
00:05:43Went well.
00:05:44Hello, Lindsay. Merry Christmas.
00:06:03Thank you for calling me back.
00:06:05Absolutely, Doctor.
00:06:10Our Foundation is committed to all fields of nature conservation.
00:06:14Yes, I understand. It's a lofty goal, but we're doing our best.
00:06:19Yes, ma'am.
00:06:20The new Turtle Sanctuary is state-of-the-art.
00:06:23I'm sure they'd be delighted to give you a tour.
00:06:25No.
00:06:25No, I'm afraid I won't be there in person.
00:06:28Door is hard.
00:06:30Yes, I'm director of the Foundation.
00:06:32That's okay.
00:06:32No, no, I haven't stepped down from the throne. It's more of a passion project.
00:06:36I see.
00:06:37Yes.
00:06:38It's very rewarding.
00:06:39Oh, naturally.
00:06:48Hello, Mother.
00:06:49Alexander, how are things coming along?
00:06:51Well, actually, I'm running rather late, so...
00:06:54I meant, how did things go yesterday with the Foreign Secretary?
00:06:58Ah.
00:07:00Well, I think we managed to come to an agreement that suited everyone.
00:07:03Not the most stimulating of conversations, but nevertheless...
00:07:07He's frightfully boring, isn't he?
00:07:09Still, one makes do with the cards that are dealt.
00:07:12And what about your meeting tomorrow with the Trade Ambassador?
00:07:15Are you fully prepared for the negotiations?
00:07:18Uh, of course. Absolutely.
00:07:21Alexander, I'm sure I need not remind you that these are your sworn royal duties.
00:07:28And they must be handled with the utmost care.
00:07:32No, Mother. No reminder necessary.
00:07:34I trust you will have it all in hand.
00:07:36Surely.
00:07:37Everything's under control.
00:07:39Uh, we're excited for the Christmas banquet.
00:07:42Indeed.
00:07:43We're looking forward to seeing you.
00:07:45Please send my regards along to Olivia.
00:07:47I will.
00:07:48You take care.
00:07:49Goodbye, dear.
00:07:56Reminder...
00:07:56Brush up on trade negotiations tonight.
00:07:59Is there anything that matters, Lou?
00:08:17No.
00:08:18Not at all.
00:08:20Now, do I need to bring my Canadian anorak, or will the parka your Auntie Gale got me last Christmas do the job?
00:08:44Having never been there, I can't say for sure, but I'm guessing the parka will be fine.
00:08:48Are you excited?
00:08:49Are you excited?
00:08:49You don't sound excited.
00:08:51Oh, of course I'm excited.
00:08:53Don't worry.
00:08:54I'm bringing all the classic Christmas stuff.
00:08:56I'm even packing the money.
00:08:57Hold on a second.
00:08:58Your father is asking if he needs to call them anything special.
00:09:03Them?
00:09:04You know, the royals.
00:09:05Oh.
00:09:06Alexander is fine with Alex, and the queen is your majesty.
00:09:12Don't worry.
00:09:13Don't get used to it.
00:09:14I know.
00:09:15I've missed you guys.
00:09:16Okay, Mom, I love you.
00:09:17See you soon.
00:09:18Pardon me, miss, but you are far too beautiful to be sitting here alone.
00:09:23I would be alone if someone wasn't always late.
00:09:26I'm sorry.
00:09:27I'm sorry.
00:09:28I'm sorry.
00:09:29I'm sorry.
00:09:30I'm sorry.
00:09:31I'm sorry.
00:09:32I'm sorry.
00:09:33I wouldn't be alone if someone wasn't always late.
00:09:35I'm dreadfully sorry.
00:09:36I won't let it happen again.
00:09:37I promise.
00:09:38Ah!
00:09:39Don't make promises you can't keep.
00:09:41Never.
00:09:46Now then, tell me more about the meeting with Erica.
00:09:50It was fine.
00:09:52She showed me the new cover art, and the online announcement is happening within the next few days.
00:09:58So, what's the matter?
00:10:01Nothing.
00:10:02Well, I mean, I'm still working through some of the structure with the draft, and...
00:10:07And?
00:10:08And I don't have the ending yet.
00:10:10You'll find it.
00:10:12You're the best...
00:10:14Sorry about that, it's the foundation.
00:10:19As I was saying, you're the best...
00:10:23You're the best writer I've ever...
00:10:27I've ever...
00:10:28I'll just turn that off.
00:10:30I know I'll find the ending.
00:10:32I think I just...
00:10:36I need to figure out what I want.
00:10:40Oh.
00:10:42I, um, spoke to Katie and Winston today.
00:10:48They say hello.
00:10:49Splendid.
00:10:50You know, that reminds me, I must call Winston back.
00:10:53Yeah, it really made me realize with the new book coming out, I have no idea when we'll have time to catch up with them.
00:10:59Right after the release, I need to hit the road on tour, and you always need to be in three places at once, so I have absolutely no idea when we'll even be able to take a breath.
00:11:05Hey.
00:11:08It's alright.
00:11:14We're together here, now, and soon we'll be in Talrovia.
00:11:18Now words can't express how magical it is at Christmas, I can't wait to show you.
00:11:22And I promise, we're going to have all the time in the world to slow down, relax...
00:11:27Whoa, whoa, whoa.
00:11:29I'll stop you right there, your highness.
00:11:31Have you forgotten that my parents are joining us on this little vacation?
00:11:34I haven't forgotten.
00:11:35Christmas is a big deal in our house.
00:11:37If you're expecting some R&R, guess again.
00:11:40This is going to be a marathon.
00:11:42I'm going for a marathon as long as you're with me at the finish line.
00:11:46Sure.
00:11:52Olivia, I...
00:11:54Yeah?
00:11:55I've been thinking.
00:12:01And I...
00:12:03What's up?
00:12:12Will...
00:12:13Ryan!
00:12:15Yes, yes, of course.
00:12:24Cute.
00:12:25Yes.
00:12:26Sorry, what were you saying?
00:12:29I was saying...
00:12:33This is going to be a wonderful Christmas.
00:12:35Hm.
00:12:55I understand, Ivan, but there must be some way we can expedite the permits.
00:13:06It's Christmas.
00:13:07Dad and I just got picked up from the airport.
00:13:19Very fancy.
00:13:20See you soon.
00:13:21Kisses.
00:13:22It's beautiful here.
00:13:23It's beautiful here.
00:13:25I hope you brought the park out.
00:13:27No, I can't have a meeting then.
00:13:28I have more important things that require my attention.
00:13:32All right, yeah, I'll speak to you later.
00:13:36Please wish your family a Merry Christmas from me.
00:13:39Goodbye.
00:13:43Forgive me, darling.
00:13:45Are you off the clock now?
00:13:47Quite.
00:13:48And...
00:13:49Not a moment too soon.
00:13:50We're here.
00:13:51We're here.
00:13:52We're here.
00:13:53Oh my god, yeah.
00:13:54You are.
00:14:01I'm sorry.
00:14:02Oh, well, yeah.
00:14:03I'm sorry, that's not the best.
00:14:04off the clock of my day.
00:14:05Oh.
00:14:06Oh man.
00:14:07Oh my God.
00:14:08Oh my God.
00:14:09Oh.
00:14:10Oh my God.
00:14:11Oh my God.
00:14:12Oh my God.
00:14:13imi minutes.
00:14:14Oh my God.
00:14:15Oh my God.
00:14:16Oh my God.
00:14:17Oh my God.
00:14:18Oh my God.
00:14:19yourself thank you thank you
00:14:32welcome hello mother Ridley Merry Christmas and to you darling Olivia it's
00:14:40wonderful to see you your majesty it's a pleasure I mean an honor no the honor
00:14:47is all ours my dear welcome to Turovia Miss Perkins thank you Ridley good to see
00:14:54you shall we
00:15:17this is unbelievable I told you they spruce it up for Christmas Alexander
00:15:22why don't you take Olivia up to her room and then she might like to have a tour
00:15:26don't you think hmm that's right Stephen I got it this way please
00:15:47what
00:15:50I know I said my parents take Christmas seriously but that was next level well if there's one
00:16:16immutable fact about my mother is that she never does anything by heart clearly
00:16:20how do you even know where you're going I'm gonna need breadcrumbs and a map just to find
00:16:31my way out of here worry not we've arrived
00:16:35thank you welcome huh not too shabby you know what I think this is bigger than my apartment hmm
00:16:51I'll be just down the hall if you need me and how many doors is that 12
00:16:57actually before we reunite with the others there's something I want to show you I think you'll like it
00:17:10Alexander what do you think I think you saved the best for last
00:17:25now I've been so looking forward to bringing you here this was always my favorite room in the
00:17:32house suppose it's where my passion for literature began yeah no kidding I would never want to leave
00:17:38they'd have to carry me out kicking and screaming actually once or twice they did please feel free to
00:17:45borrow whatever you wish I highly recommend anything from that particular author
00:17:50this is so sweet those are just the library copies my personal editions are in a much safer place
00:18:02Olivia now that you're finally here yes there's something I want to ask you
00:18:21yes
00:18:24the last year with you has been
00:18:31what I'm trying to say is
00:18:35it's
00:18:42yes frightfully sorry am I interrupting somebody
00:18:50I
00:18:53no not at all I was just giving Olivia the tour
00:18:58yeah as a matter of fact that's why I'm here
00:19:02her majesty has requested the pleasure of Olivia's company
00:19:07she has yes ma'am well I suppose we should
00:19:13yeah my majesty requests only miss Perkins company sir
00:19:19ah this way please Olivia
00:19:23sir
00:19:29smooth
00:19:37your majesty
00:19:44ah Olivia
00:19:45thank you Ridley
00:19:47I trust you've settled in
00:19:49yes thank you your majesty
00:19:51I do hope the room is to your liking
00:19:54it is extremely
00:19:55large
00:19:57and also very lovely so thank you
00:20:01shall we take a walk
00:20:03this palace has served the family as a country retreat for generations
00:20:09over the past 150 years it has been the site of the family's annual Christmas banquet
00:20:15one of our most important and cherished traditions
00:20:19it requires an immense amount of preparation
00:20:24as I'm sure Alexander has explained
00:20:27so I thought it wise to discuss with you
00:20:30the kind of role you'll be expected to play on the night
00:20:34I'm sorry role
00:20:36yes
00:20:36I'm confused what role are you
00:20:39well since you're accompanying Alexander to the event
00:20:42it's customary to be involved in the proceedings
00:20:45the banquet will serve as your official introduction to royal society
00:20:53did Alexander not explain any of this to you
00:20:56it must have slipped his mind
00:20:58I see
00:20:59I might have anticipated this
00:21:02okay so what exactly am I expected to do
00:21:06well you will greet and introduce yourself to each of the guests
00:21:10oh that doesn't sound so bad
00:21:12well you'll also be expected to memorize their names and titles
00:21:16to become familiar with the customary royal protocols of the night
00:21:20and to deliver a reading at the royal mass on Christmas day
00:21:24we'll also need to discuss what you plan to wear
00:21:29fear not we'll whip you into shape
00:21:32great
00:21:33your majesty
00:21:34pardon the intrusion but Olivia's parents are almost here
00:21:39splendid
00:21:40do summon Alexander for me please Ridley
00:21:43I knew I should have packed my Canadian anorak
00:21:55hi honey
00:21:57hi Buttercup
00:21:58Merry Christmas
00:22:00hi guys
00:22:03honey is everything okay
00:22:04you look pale
00:22:05have you eaten today
00:22:06yeah
00:22:07yeah of course
00:22:08just so excited
00:22:10plus you know with the temperature
00:22:12you look gorgeous honey
00:22:14mom dad
00:22:17may I present her royal majesty
00:22:19Queen Patricia Barclay of Toropia
00:22:21Mr. and Mrs. Perkins
00:22:23charmed
00:22:24your majesty
00:22:25Madeline Perkins
00:22:27we've heard all about you
00:22:29oh is that so
00:22:30all good things
00:22:31I hope
00:22:32oh this is for you
00:22:35I'll consider it
00:22:36it's one of my scented candles
00:22:39eggnog pine
00:22:40Christmas just doesn't smell like Christmas without it
00:22:43your majesty
00:22:44it's an honor to meet you
00:22:45Henry Perkins
00:22:46Mr. Perkins delighted
00:22:47Henry Perkins
00:22:48John Smythe
00:22:50Ridley John Smythe
00:22:51which part of all that's your first name
00:22:55Ridley
00:22:56there we go
00:22:58that'll work
00:22:59oh
00:22:59oh
00:23:01um
00:23:01mom
00:23:02dad
00:23:02this is Prince Alexander Barclay III of Torovia
00:23:07Alexander
00:23:08my parents
00:23:09Alex is just fine
00:23:10good to see you
00:23:11I mean good to meet you Alex
00:23:13my pleasure sir
00:23:14hello Mrs. Perkins
00:23:15oh
00:23:15nice to meet you Alex
00:23:17it took us long enough
00:23:18indeed
00:23:19let's go inside
00:23:20oh yes please
00:23:22I'm turning into a popsicle
00:23:23yeah
00:23:23this way please
00:23:24it's all taken care of sir
00:23:25okay great
00:23:26wow
00:23:31yeah I was telling Alex
00:23:34these guys could give you a run for your money
00:23:36oh
00:23:36I don't know about that
00:23:38looks like we got here just in time
00:23:41good thing you left one for us to decorate
00:23:44everyone
00:23:45supper is ready
00:23:47this way please
00:23:49hey
00:23:52when were you planning on telling me
00:23:54that I'm supposed to be a part of this whole Christmas banquet operation
00:23:57pardon what do you mean
00:23:58I mean your mother just told me that I have to join you guys at the royal rehearsals tomorrow
00:24:02I am so sorry it completely slipped my mind
00:24:07that's what I said
00:24:08it's just I've never actually brought anyone to one of these things before
00:24:12really
00:24:14no one
00:24:16honey
00:24:17so you asked her yet
00:24:26I
00:24:28haven't quite had the opportunity
00:24:31huh
00:24:32well if you don't mind my saying so
00:24:34you better get a move on son
00:24:36I can't keep this hush hush for my wife much longer
00:24:39she can read me like a book
00:24:41so you were her
00:24:57manservant
00:24:59manservant
00:25:00that's correct
00:25:01I think I follow
00:25:03so you used to be his boss
00:25:05and now
00:25:06and now
00:25:08I merely ask him to fetch my tea
00:25:10rather than commanding
00:25:11indeed
00:25:13as a matter of fact
00:25:15we have your daughter to thank for that
00:25:16Olivia helped to remind us
00:25:19that if two people love each other
00:25:21they must find a way
00:25:23that's very sweet
00:25:24thank you
00:25:25Mr. Perkins
00:25:27oh Henry
00:25:28please
00:25:29Henry
00:25:30if I remember correctly
00:25:32you were in refrigeration
00:25:34yes ma'am
00:25:35actually started with vintage cars
00:25:37bikes
00:25:38you name it
00:25:39but I had a family to support
00:25:41so I transitioned
00:25:42to refrigeration
00:25:43and then expanded
00:25:45to air conditioning
00:25:46made a solid run of it too
00:25:49had a team of 20 under me at the end
00:25:51well they were lucky to have you as a boss
00:25:53best in the biz
00:25:54no doubt about it
00:25:55oh thank you dear
00:25:56pass the whole thing on to one of them actually
00:25:58place
00:26:00still going strong today
00:26:01hey speaking of retirement
00:26:05how does that work with you guys
00:26:07do you just graduate to being king one day
00:26:10the Torrovian rite of accession dictates
00:26:13that the monarch
00:26:14shall voluntarily cede the crown
00:26:16to the heir presumptive
00:26:18when both parties agree
00:26:19the time is right
00:26:20so when you both agree you're ready
00:26:23I
00:26:24suppose so
00:26:28yes
00:26:29yikes
00:26:30no pressure guys
00:26:31speaking of traditions
00:26:35everyone better buckle up
00:26:37for a stacked schedule of Christmas fun
00:26:40and Olivia before you ask
00:26:42yes
00:26:42I brought all the essentials
00:26:44actually
00:26:44in all seriousness though
00:26:46when is the best time for us to decorate the tree
00:26:48because the whole itinerary is kind of based around that
00:26:51mrs. Perkins
00:26:53oh Madeline please
00:26:54Madeline
00:26:54we are delighted that you're here with us
00:26:57and can join us for our Christmas celebrations
00:26:59however
00:26:59Alexander
00:27:00Olivia and I
00:27:01will be very busy preparing for the Christmas banquet
00:27:04and sadly won't have time for casual recreation
00:27:07I'm sure you understand
00:27:09but uh
00:27:11I think that we can do both
00:27:12both
00:27:14absolutely
00:27:15surely Olivia and I can prepare for the banquet
00:27:18and spare some time for some Christmas fun
00:27:20dear
00:27:21I think you're rather
00:27:22underestimating the amount of preparation needed
00:27:25oh ye of little faith
00:27:26where's your Christmas optimism mother
00:27:29Olivia what do you say
00:27:33sure
00:27:35we can do both
00:27:38very well
00:27:39on the condition that nothing compromises the banquet
00:27:42agreed
00:27:44oh
00:27:47it's the foundation
00:27:50this might take a minute
00:27:51please excuse me
00:27:52on that note
00:27:55I will take my leave
00:27:57are you sure
00:27:58we were just planning to have some cocoa by the fire
00:28:01if you care to join us
00:28:02very gracious
00:28:03but I'm afraid I have some work that demands my attention
00:28:05perhaps another time
00:28:07you betcha
00:28:08just ring the bell when you're ready to turn in
00:28:10and one of the staff will take you to your room
00:28:12good night all
00:28:13good night
00:28:14good night your majesty
00:28:15good night
00:28:16good night
00:28:17they're certainly very formal
00:28:29aren't they
00:28:29but you're expecting them to be laid back
00:28:32you read Olivia's book
00:28:33I know
00:28:35Alexander's friendly don't you think
00:28:37yeah he certainly is
00:28:40I still can't believe you hauled that thing all the way here
00:28:46you deserve some kind of Christmas medal
00:28:49oh
00:28:49Olivia made this in fourth grade remember
00:28:52never had a Christmas without it
00:28:54what was I gonna do leave it at home
00:28:56who do you think you're dealing with
00:28:58only thing is
00:29:01how am I gonna get it on top of that
00:29:03giant tree without a crane
00:29:05I'm sure you'll find a way
00:29:07do you think Alexander's gonna
00:29:14gonna what
00:29:16you know
00:29:18oh you mean
00:29:21hmm
00:29:22oh wow
00:29:24I suppose
00:29:26I mean
00:29:27why else do you think they brought us out here
00:29:29this banquet seems to be a big deal
00:29:32hmm
00:29:33and you know how much Olivia loves Christmas
00:29:36yeah I guess you're right
00:29:38besides if that was his plan
00:29:41he'd tell us first
00:29:43yeah
00:29:43sure you're right
00:29:46still a signature there dear
00:29:53this one is the trade ambassador's expenses
00:29:58my
00:30:00that's exorbitant
00:30:02hmm
00:30:02quite
00:30:02is there anything the matter dear
00:30:10hmm
00:30:11what do you mean
00:30:14well I mean you're perhaps bothered by something Perkins said
00:30:17of course not
00:30:20what would be bothering me
00:30:23with deepest respect
00:30:27your majesty
00:30:28don't try that one on me
00:30:30if I may be so bold
00:30:34I know you feel the time for Alexander to take the throne is fast approaching
00:30:39hmm
00:30:40I'm impressed
00:30:42I know I've known you for a long time
00:30:44furthermore
00:30:46I suspect you're anxious
00:30:48about how Olivia will be received at the Christmas banquet
00:30:52don't worry
00:30:56I'm sure it's going to go swimmingly
00:30:58you'll see
00:31:01recent sightings of Perkins accompanying Prince Alexander to the royal Christmas celebration
00:31:07have reignited public discourse ahead of the banquet
00:31:10with almost the entire royal family expected to attend
00:31:14we can't imagine the small talk for that particular Christmas dinner
00:31:17are you awake
00:31:24yeah
00:31:28can't sleep
00:31:29I have a surprise
00:31:31come to the kitchen
00:31:32it's just downstairs
00:31:34you can't miss it
00:31:35after today I suspected you might care for a Christmas nightcap
00:31:44you suspected correctly
00:31:47so I unwrap the box and I'm generally not expecting to be surprised but sure enough
00:32:11I peer inside and it's there
00:32:14you're kidding
00:32:15not one word of a lie just looking up at me
00:32:18a ventriloquist
00:32:20dummy
00:32:21your parents actually got it for you?
00:32:23they did
00:32:24and what were they expecting you to abdicate and become a ventriloquist?
00:32:27I don't know what they thought
00:32:29remember Shima's father who actually procured it
00:32:31mother hated the thing
00:32:32it's not here is it?
00:32:34alas no
00:32:35sadly not
00:32:36good
00:32:36I don't think I'd be able to sleep if it was up in the attic or something
00:32:39all right
00:32:43what about you?
00:32:45what was your favorite Christmas?
00:32:46all of them
00:32:47that's cheating
00:32:49I'm serious
00:32:49my folks haven't always understood me or what I do
00:32:54Christmas is something we all love
00:32:56something we can count on
00:32:59you never cease to amaze me
00:33:01penny for your thoughts?
00:33:14do you think the Turovian people will like me?
00:33:17do I?
00:33:19where did this come from?
00:33:21you asked what I was thinking
00:33:22if you can win over my mother
00:33:26you can win over anyone
00:33:27I'll be right
00:33:29do you trust me?
00:33:40they're going to love you
00:33:42I know I do
00:33:52don't worry
00:33:54you're going to feel right at home here soon enough
00:33:57I promise
00:33:58goodnight
00:34:03goodnight
00:34:05wait
00:34:10so they just casually dropped it on you that you're expected to be a part of their Christmas pageant?
00:34:28oh actually more like Alex kind of forgot about it
00:34:32yikes
00:34:33well I guess he's just got a lot on his plate
00:34:36it's good to hear from you your highness
00:34:37it's good to hear from you your highness
00:34:38Winston
00:34:39my apologies
00:34:40Alexander
00:34:41still takes some getting used to
00:34:43thank you old sport
00:34:44forgive me one moment
00:34:49something the matter?
00:34:50my foundation
00:34:52you know I never appreciated the work that you must have put into managing my itinerary
00:34:56trying to juggle all these appointments and fit everything into my schedule is
00:35:00a nightmare
00:35:01hasn't Ivan been helping you with all of that?
00:35:03Ivan
00:35:04well he's a good chap
00:35:07hard worker
00:35:08but
00:35:08what can I say?
00:35:10you're irreplaceable
00:35:11as always sir
00:35:12you do know how to flatter me
00:35:14alas
00:35:15ten assistants couldn't change the fact that I'm so often as Olivia would say
00:35:18needed in three places at once
00:35:20so
00:35:21how goes the honeymoon?
00:35:23married life all it's cracked up to be
00:35:24he is the most amazing cook
00:35:26local ingredients
00:35:27traditional dishes
00:35:28he's a wizard
00:35:30yeah
00:35:30sounds awesome
00:35:31yeah
00:35:32but
00:35:33but
00:35:34he definitely misses Alex I can tell
00:35:36yeah I bet
00:35:38and
00:35:39I don't know
00:35:40it just seems like the last few months
00:35:42there's been something on his mind
00:35:43have you talked to him about it?
00:35:46you know Winston
00:35:46it's not exactly like he's an open book
00:35:48you know I'm a little envious old chap
00:35:50starting a new life in America
00:35:52with the woman you fell in love with in paradise
00:35:54every day must feel like a new adventure
00:35:56indeed
00:35:57the past year has flown by faster than I can fathom
00:36:00still
00:36:03I must confess
00:36:06I do sometimes miss the routine of royal duties
00:36:08I wouldn't bother Katie with this but
00:36:11go on Winnie
00:36:12well it sounds foolish
00:36:14but
00:36:15I'm not entirely sure what my
00:36:17role
00:36:18is supposed to be now
00:36:20hardly foolish my friend
00:36:21I'm quite sure I'd feel the same way
00:36:23it's not that I need remuneration
00:36:24it's just that you know
00:36:25after a while
00:36:25one yearns to be
00:36:26useful
00:36:27still
00:36:30mustn't complain
00:36:31Katie seems enamored with everything
00:36:33and all I really desire is for her to be happy
00:36:35on that note
00:36:37and providing you don't mind my asking
00:36:39how are things between you and Olivia
00:36:41so how are you and Alex
00:36:44same as always
00:36:45it's perfect
00:36:47when we are together
00:36:48it's like there's no one else in the world
00:36:50but
00:36:50but
00:36:51but
00:36:52finding that time alone
00:36:53is easier said than done
00:36:55still
00:36:57lately I
00:36:59definitely feel like
00:37:02he's
00:37:02he's
00:37:04he's
00:37:05like we
00:37:06are heading
00:37:07towards that next step
00:37:10wait
00:37:10he's gonna propose
00:37:11what are you gonna say
00:37:12fine
00:37:15stunning
00:37:30does anybody know
00:37:31before we invited her parents to Christmas
00:37:34I reached out to get their blessing
00:37:35and
00:37:36I succeeded in getting through to her father
00:37:38he was delighted
00:37:39but he thought it best to keep it between us
00:37:42a Christmas surprise
00:37:43for the family
00:37:44well then
00:37:45everything's proceeding positively
00:37:47I'm never as happy as I am when I'm with her
00:37:49it just feels
00:37:50right
00:37:52nevertheless
00:37:54things have been somewhat challenging of late
00:37:56Livry and I have struggled to find time together
00:37:58so
00:38:00I want to
00:38:01make a demonstration of your commitment and feelings for her
00:38:05precisely
00:38:06I see
00:38:07and when do you intend to
00:38:10well that's just my problem
00:38:11I came close
00:38:13thrice
00:38:15but
00:38:16it wasn't good enough
00:38:17it needs to be ideal
00:38:19no it needs to be
00:38:21it needs to be perfect
00:38:25so
00:38:26what are you gonna say
00:38:27well I don't know
00:38:28I mean I want to say yes
00:38:29but
00:38:30you love him right
00:38:31so much
00:38:32I've wanted to marry her from the moment we met
00:38:35but do we really think that I can be a queen
00:38:37she'd be a wonderful queen
00:38:39I guess I'm just not sure
00:38:41I've never been more sure of anything in my life
00:38:44do I have to move here
00:38:45will I still have time to write
00:38:47what about his people
00:38:47what would they think of me
00:38:48okay let's just try not to panic here
00:38:50what if the queen was right when we first met
00:38:53what if we really are from different worlds
00:38:55what if we can't make it work
00:38:57I think I understand your highness
00:38:58and I appreciate your predicament
00:39:01but
00:39:01if I may beg your indulgence and speak freely
00:39:04few things in life are perfect
00:39:06and furthermore
00:39:09a proposal made under pressure is hardly the ideal
00:39:11forgive me Winnie
00:39:12it seems
00:39:12no apology necessary sir
00:39:14it's been good to talk to you
00:39:16I'll call you back when I can
00:39:17and take care
00:39:18and you Alexander
00:39:19hello Ivan
00:39:24yes I got your message
00:39:26what can we do to help
00:39:28okay let's just take this one step at a time
00:39:34first things first
00:39:36you just need to get through the Christmas dinner
00:39:38how do I get used to this
00:39:39I've had easier times finding my way out of escape rooms
00:39:42yeah and that's just their holiday home
00:39:44imagine what their everyday palace is like
00:39:46I think this is it
00:39:49good morning
00:39:52oh hi
00:39:53hey honey
00:39:54how'd you sleep
00:39:55yeah
00:39:56hey put me on speaker
00:39:57mmm
00:39:57hey Madeline
00:40:00hello sweetie
00:40:02Merry Christmas
00:40:03Merry Christmas
00:40:03and congratulations again
00:40:05thank you
00:40:06how was your fight
00:40:08long
00:40:08and Henry snores
00:40:10I snore
00:40:11so you can guess how that went
00:40:12but hey we're finally here
00:40:14I'm so jealous
00:40:15okie dokie
00:40:15I hate to interrupt but
00:40:16okay okay
00:40:17call me back later
00:40:19bye honey
00:40:20Merry Christmas
00:40:20say hi to Winston for us
00:40:22will do
00:40:22bye guys
00:40:23okay bye bye
00:40:24so
00:40:25like I was saying
00:40:27how'd you sleep
00:40:28yeah good
00:40:29fine
00:40:29you
00:40:29actually I slept like a log
00:40:31is something bothering you then
00:40:33ever since we arrived
00:40:35I've just gotten this feeling
00:40:36mom
00:40:36promise I'm fine
00:40:38I just
00:40:38have a lot of work stuff
00:40:40on my mind
00:40:40thank you for asking
00:40:41did you drag that old thing
00:40:45all the way here
00:40:45she wouldn't leave home
00:40:46without it
00:40:47no way
00:40:48are you kidding me
00:40:49oh speaking of which
00:40:51how's about we go grab a bite
00:40:53then see if now's a good time
00:40:55to spruce up that tree
00:40:56actually I need to meet
00:40:58with our host
00:40:59to practice for the big night
00:41:00oh
00:41:01don't worry
00:41:01I promise
00:41:02I haven't forgotten about our plans
00:41:03I will make time for both
00:41:04sure
00:41:05ok bye guys
00:41:06have a nice day in school honey
00:41:08well
00:41:21it seems my son is preoccupied
00:41:37shall we begin
00:41:38well maybe we should
00:41:39Ridley
00:41:40Olivia
00:41:42prior to the Christmas banquet
00:41:44and Royal Mass
00:41:45you'll be expected to familiarize yourself
00:41:48with each of the members
00:41:49of the House of Barclay
00:41:52now firstly
00:41:53Her Majesty's brother-in-law
00:41:55Prince Peter
00:41:56Duke of Wayland
00:41:57and his wife
00:41:58Lady Rebecca de Revers
00:42:00now
00:42:00they'll be accompanied by their two sons
00:42:02Prince Jonathan
00:42:03and Prince Anthony
00:42:03and their wives
00:42:04Lady Ashley Jensen
00:42:06and Lady Cashton
00:42:09now interesting
00:42:09Lady Sarah Cashton
00:42:11my apologies
00:42:11I've been dealing with
00:42:13a bunch of obstructive bureaucrats
00:42:14who truly don't know
00:42:15the meaning of taking time off
00:42:16please
00:42:19continue
00:42:20as I was saying
00:42:25Prince Anthony
00:42:26will be accompanied
00:42:27by his wife
00:42:28Lady Sarah Cashton
00:42:29the Cashton family
00:42:31originally came
00:42:32from the Maximilian
00:42:33Heffin Brown
00:42:34the Heffin Browns
00:42:35were called Heffin
00:42:36because they didn't like hyphens
00:42:37so they decided to put a Heffin in
00:42:38and he said to me
00:42:40that's just so dumb
00:42:45that's just so dumb
00:42:47that's just so dumb
00:42:48what a good one
00:42:50that's all
00:42:51I'm really glad
00:42:52you like him
00:42:53you want some more?
00:42:56no
00:42:56no
00:42:57that won't do
00:42:59February
00:43:01will be far too late
00:43:02those are not
00:43:02that's all
00:43:02okay so
00:43:04it's prince jonathan and lady sarah oh close but no cigar no lady amelia not quite okay try harder
00:43:17mom come on
00:43:31um ophelia close ish bless you sir pardon me pardon me can i get the first letter a as in apple
00:43:55andrea not quite huh
00:43:58yeah
00:43:59okay
00:44:25right we'll go this way
00:44:34perkins on three one two three
00:44:38it's
00:44:49but
00:44:59i know
00:45:01so
00:45:10lady lady yes can you give me like a rhyming sort of sound like sounds like slay sounds like slay
00:45:17slay okay starts with a ashley ashley ashley correct very very good okay how many more to go
00:45:26do
00:45:36Prince Clarence, Princess Emily, Princess Mia, Dad, Mom, Prince Willard.
00:46:00Who will be accompanied by?
00:46:03Princess Antonia?
00:46:06Splendid, Olivia.
00:46:08And diagonally across from Antonia?
00:46:16Prince...
00:46:18Yes. Princess.
00:46:22Princess.
00:46:27I am so sorry.
00:46:29Excuse me for just a second.
00:46:33Hi, I'm kind of busy right now.
00:46:35Uh, dear, I don't know if you lost track of time, but we are all standing by here.
00:46:39What are you talking about?
00:46:40The book announcement.
00:46:41Everyone's online. We're just waiting on you.
00:46:45Why?
00:46:47I am very sorry. I, um, I have a prior. I have to go.
00:46:59Honey, we've been looking for you everywhere. Ready for Christmas charades?
00:47:11Actually, I have to...
00:47:12Pardon me, Olivia, I hate to be a model, but the Queen was hoping to know when you would like to resume...
00:47:16Sorry, Ridley, but I really have to...
00:47:18Olivia, darling. I'm sorry, there was a minor crisis at the Koala Sanctuary in Australia.
00:47:22Oh.
00:47:23What's next on the agenda?
00:47:24Uh...
00:47:25Well, as a matter of fact, I was checked to see when both of you would like to continue...
00:47:27Christmas charades is ready to go.
00:47:28...scheduled, and Her Majesty is...
00:47:29We've got the buzzers, there's...
00:47:31We've got the buzzers, there's...
00:47:34Guys, I have to do my job.
00:47:37Well, what was that about?
00:47:48There you are. Thank goodness. All right, we're going live in three, two, one...
00:47:53Hello, everyone, and Merry Christmas!
00:47:56Well, the time is finally here. I would like to welcome our guest of honor onto the stream.
00:48:00Please give it up for your favorite author, Olivia Perkins.
00:48:04Hi, thank you for having me.
00:48:06Welcome, Olivia.
00:48:07So, everyone cannot wait to hear what the big announcement is.
00:48:11Are you ready to share it with the world?
00:48:13Yeah, absolutely.
00:48:14I wanted to let you all know that the sequel to my book, A Royal in Paradise, is indeed on the way, and it will be titled...
00:48:25A Royal Proposal.
00:48:27Well, judging by the response in the chat, the fans are clearly going out of their minds with excitement.
00:48:33Thank you. Yeah, it's been great getting to spend more time with these characters. I can't wait to share their next chapter with you all.
00:48:40And it is available for pre-order on Christmas Day, folks. Now, while we all try to digest that exciting news, we do have some wonderful questions from the fans that they just have to have answered.
00:48:50Olivia, are you ready for our fan Q&A?
00:48:53Sure.
00:48:54Okay, first question. What made you want to return to this world and these characters rather than write a whole new story?
00:49:01Well, I mean, you didn't really give me much of a choice. I'm kidding. Um, I just sort of felt like they had so much more story to tell.
00:49:10I kept thinking about their happy ever after and wondering what's next.
00:49:15And we are so glad that you did because it means we all get to keep going on the adventure with you.
00:49:19Okay, next question. What was it like when you first met Prince Alexander?
00:49:24Actually, I didn't really notice him. I just sort of bumped into him at a bookstore.
00:49:29Amazing. A bookstore of all places.
00:49:31Yeah, I know. Sounds made up.
00:49:33Well, we have a lot of fans asking this next question, so forgive me. I'm just gonna have to come right out and say it.
00:49:39Are you and Prince Alexander already engaged? And if not, when do you think he's gonna ask?
00:49:46I, um, actually, we aren't. You know what? I think I have really bad reception.
00:49:54Olivia? Olivia, hello? Are you there?
00:50:00Olivia? Hello? Honey?
00:50:05Honey?
00:50:06Oh.
00:50:07Oh.
00:50:08Oh.
00:50:09Honey?
00:50:10It's me.
00:50:11Would you like some company?
00:50:12Not right now. Thank you.
00:50:14I, um, have some work to catch up on.
00:50:18Okay, well, if you need me, you know where to find me. I hope.
00:50:25Olivia, is everything all right?
00:50:26Olivia, is everything all right?
00:50:28Olivia?
00:50:29Olivia?
00:50:30Olivia?
00:50:31Olivia?
00:50:32Oh.
00:50:33Oh.
00:50:34Oh.
00:50:35Oh, thank you.
00:50:36I, um, have some work to catch up on.
00:50:37Okay, well, if you need me, you know where to find me. I hope.
00:50:41Olivia, is everything all right?
00:50:51Olivia?
00:50:55Okay, Olivia, you got this.
00:51:10Prince Clarence, Duke of Tyrell, and his wife, Lady Manderlei.
00:51:17I hope I'm not disturbing you.
00:51:20No.
00:51:21No, just doing my homework.
00:51:23May I?
00:51:24This is your palace, you know.
00:51:26Well, not yet.
00:51:28True.
00:51:29Okay, permission granted.
00:51:32I decree that you may join me.
00:51:35So, how was the book launch last night?
00:51:44Could've gone better.
00:51:45Oh.
00:51:46Yeah, like way better.
00:51:48I'm sorry, darling, that's sub-optimal.
00:51:53It's a word for it.
00:51:54I've got a few others, but let's go with that one.
00:52:01Do you want to get out of here?
00:52:02Pardon?
00:52:03I mean, get away from all this.
00:52:06Just spend some time together, you and I.
00:52:08The banquet is tonight.
00:52:09We'll be back with plenty of time to spare.
00:52:12Trust me.
00:52:13It'll be worth it.
00:52:15Okay, I'll meet you in five.
00:52:17You'll need something warmer than that.
00:52:24Alexander.
00:52:28Certainly hope you weren't eavesdropping mother.
00:52:31Actually, I was coming to check if all was well.
00:52:36Olivia has seemed rather on edge.
00:52:40And not merely because of her commitments to the banquet.
00:52:44Just jitters in advance of a new book, I'm sure.
00:52:47Alexander.
00:52:49Do you believe that Olivia is ready to join you on the throne?
00:52:54What?
00:52:56Why?
00:52:57Indulge me.
00:52:59I do.
00:53:01I believe she is ready for anything she sets her mind to.
00:53:04Indeed.
00:53:06Do you believe she wishes to join you on the throne?
00:53:11Son.
00:53:13When the crown is passed to you, your duties will multiply tenfold.
00:53:20Will Olivia be happier then?
00:53:23Will you have more time for her then?
00:53:26Even a king can only do so much in a day.
00:53:32Excuse me, mother.
00:53:34I believe Olivia is waiting.
00:53:41Come in.
00:53:42Hi.
00:53:45Hey honey.
00:53:46We didn't see you at dinner last night.
00:53:48Is everything okay?
00:53:49Yeah, yeah, I'm good.
00:53:50I had some food brought up.
00:53:52Oh, okay.
00:53:53And your book thingy, that went well?
00:53:56Wow.
00:53:57I don't really want to talk about it.
00:53:59Oh, sure, no problem.
00:54:01Well, not to sound like a broken record, but time's a-wastin'.
00:54:05What say we get that tree looking like a Perkins Christmas classic?
00:54:09I've got your father waiting downstairs.
00:54:11Actually, I'm gonna go get some fresh air with Alex.
00:54:13Oh, just you two?
00:54:15Yeah, if that's all right.
00:54:17Yeah.
00:54:18Yeah, of course.
00:54:20We'll hold the fort till you guys get back.
00:54:22Okay.
00:54:23Thanks, Mom.
00:54:24Bye.
00:54:32That's all right, Michael.
00:54:34I'll drive.
00:54:48Where are we going?
00:54:49You'll see.
00:54:50Somewhere very special.
00:55:09Wow.
00:55:15This cannot be real.
00:55:18There's the perks of being a prince.
00:55:21Oh.
00:55:26May I make a confession?
00:55:28You may.
00:55:34I've wanted to do this forever.
00:55:37Bring me here?
00:55:39I mean, share a perfect Christmas moment with the person I love.
00:55:43I can't sleep.
00:55:49Would you care to dance?
00:55:53I'd love to.
00:55:55Just one thing missing.
00:55:57To make the season bright.
00:56:00Baby, it's you.
00:56:04You make it feel like Christmas.
00:56:07Oh, pardon me.
00:56:08I just need to make a quick alteration to this.
00:56:23Do you know where I can find the...
00:56:26You've gotta be kidding me.
00:56:28When snow begins to fall.
00:56:29I know things are coming around.
00:56:30Cause it's holiday season.
00:56:31And you are the reason for all the love I've found.
00:56:33Baby, it's you.
00:56:34You know, this is our first dance since the Haven Isles.
00:56:37Is that true?
00:56:38Mm-hmm.
00:56:39Well then.
00:56:40This is long overdue.
00:56:42Livia, it's a Christmas song.
00:56:44I've got some new friends.
00:56:46You know, you're the reason for all the love I've found.
00:56:49You know, this is our first dance since the Haven Isles.
00:56:55Is that true?
00:56:57Mm-hmm.
00:57:00Well then, this is long overdue.
00:57:04Lidia, words can't describe how lucky and grateful I am to have you in my life.
00:57:17Each and every moment with you has been exactly what I'd hoped for.
00:57:23An amazing adventure.
00:57:24And there's an important question.
00:57:34But I'd like to ask you.
00:57:37Yes.
00:57:42Olivia.
00:57:45Will you?
00:57:58It's my dad.
00:57:59Hello?
00:58:03Hello?
00:58:11Hey, are you okay?
00:58:12Quite frankly, honey, no I'm not.
00:58:14Oh.
00:58:19Mrs. Perkins, I promise that we'll sort this out.
00:58:21Is anything the matter?
00:58:23Uh, just a slight misunderstanding regarding some of the decorations, ma.
00:58:27Oh?
00:58:28It's really no-
00:58:29Your Majesty.
00:58:30I don't mean to be a bother.
00:58:33But I did make a point in mentioning that it was a Perkins tradition to decorate the tree.
00:58:38We've always done it together as a family.
00:58:42And now-
00:58:44Forgive me, Madeline.
00:58:45I had assumed you were only speaking figuratively.
00:58:49I'm afraid decorating this house is merely a formality.
00:58:53And the staff always take care of it.
00:58:56Right.
00:59:01I see.
00:59:03Now then, not to seem overly eager, time is growing short.
00:59:07Might I suggest that we all start to prepare for this evening's festivities?
00:59:12Yes, Your Majesty.
00:59:13Yes, Your Majesty.
00:59:21Alexander!
00:59:23We have to start preparing for our guests' arrival.
00:59:35Please, don't be upset. It's nothing personal.
00:59:37Well, it's personal to me.
00:59:38Mom, I didn't think it was possible to have a joyless Christmas,
00:59:41but they sure proved me wrong.
00:59:43I promise, Alexander's family is just different.
00:59:45Is this how it's gonna be from now on? Their way or the highway?
00:59:48The truth is, both our families are as stubborn as each other.
00:59:50How do you figure-
00:59:51We're not like them.
00:59:54Families are supposed to stick together during the holidays.
00:59:58But all Alexander seems to really care about is his foundation.
01:00:03That is not true. This is just a crazy time for him.
01:00:06Honey, I can see how anxious you are about all of this.
01:00:09That's because you should be home with us, your family.
01:00:13Not in some frozen castle halfway around the world.
01:00:18Look.
01:00:20I know I can be... persistent.
01:00:25But you can always count on your father and me.
01:00:30Do you really know for sure that they'll always be there for you?
01:00:33Excuse me.
01:00:37I have to get ready for dinner.
01:00:40Please don't, Dad.
01:00:43Please don't, Dad.
01:00:45Well, I guess we better get ready.
01:00:48Why even bring us here when all they planned to do was ignore us?
01:00:54Because Alexander plans to propose to Olivia.
01:00:55What? How do you know that?
01:00:56He called a few weeks back and told me.
01:00:57What? Why didn't you say anything?
01:00:58I didn't want you to panic.
01:00:59I know how anxious you've been about Olivia this past year and I thought once we got here and you met him, you'd see things weren't as bad as possible.
01:01:05I didn't want you to panic.
01:01:06I didn't want you to panic.
01:01:07I didn't want you to panic.
01:01:08Oh.
01:01:09I didn't want you to panic.
01:01:10Oh.
01:01:11I know how anxious you've been about Olivia this past year and I thought once we got here and you met him, you'd see things weren't as bad as you feared.
01:01:28Look how that turned out. Now Christmas is ruined. Perfect.
01:01:31Madeline.
01:01:32Christmas isn't the only thing at stake here.
01:02:02There's a lot of people here.
01:02:18There.
01:02:19May I present Mr. and Mrs. Henry Perkins.
01:02:25Mr. and Mrs. Perkins, you both look marvelous.
01:02:30I thought so too, till we got a look at.
01:02:34Don't worry. They all just adore any excuse to get dressed up in these old things.
01:02:39Have either of you seen Olivia?
01:02:44No, not since before.
01:02:47May I present Miss Olivia Perkins, special guest of His Royal Highness Prince Alexander.
01:02:59You look breathtaking.
01:03:16Not bad, Buttercup.
01:03:17Thanks, Dad. You too.
01:03:18Olivia, I...
01:03:19Ladies and gentlemen, honored guests, if you please, Her Royal Majesty invites you all to accompany her to the banquet hall.
01:03:37What were you saying then? I... Never mind. We'll talk later.
01:03:50Ah, darn it.
01:03:51Oh, you left your glasses behind, didn't you? They're on the...
01:03:54Dressery. Yep. Yep. I know. You warned me.
01:03:57I won't be able to read a thing. I'll be right back.
01:04:00Well, that's right, Mr. Perkins. I can go.
01:04:01I'll go. You guys head inside. I'll catch up with you.
01:04:04Are you sure I can easily dush off?
01:04:06I don't think your mother would appreciate us sending you on errands on her big night.
01:04:10Go. Do your thing.
01:04:12Besides, starting to get used to this place.
01:04:17It's frightfully embarrassing. The prince has always been eccentric, but to cavort with some foreign writer like this, it's beneath him.
01:04:41She looked like a deer in headlights, poor thing. I'm to lay out of her element.
01:04:46Oh, thank you.
01:05:08Oh, thank you.
01:05:09You're welcome.
01:05:11Thanks, honey.
01:05:12Thank you, Boris.
01:05:15You're welcome.
01:05:17Shh.
01:05:26Welcome, everyone. And a very Merry Christmas to each of you.
01:05:31As you know, this is a profoundly important time. A time for gratitude, for reflection, and most importantly, for family.
01:05:41And on that note, this year, I would like to invite my son, Alexander, to present the Christmas address.
01:05:50Greetings, all, and thank you for coming.
01:05:55We are gathered today to celebrate the common ties that bind us together at this special time of year.
01:06:01What?
01:06:02But...
01:06:03Before I proceed with the usual seasonal address, if you'll permit me, there's someone I'd like to properly introduce you to.
01:06:19Olivia Perkins is a name many of you may be unfamiliar with.
01:06:38Well, I can assure you that will not be the case for much longer.
01:06:46I owe so much to this woman.
01:06:49She was the first one to inspire me to follow my dreams and to speak from the heart.
01:07:01Olivia, the last year with you has been the most amazing adventure of my life.
01:07:09And I hope that you'll join me for so many more.
01:07:14Olivia.
01:07:14Olivia.
01:07:14Olivia, would you?
01:07:21Oh my.
01:07:23Do me the honor.
01:07:24Here we go.
01:07:26Of being my.
01:07:28Wait.
01:07:31I love you so much.
01:07:34Okay?
01:07:36But I don't think we're ready for this.
01:07:38I'm sorry.
01:07:54Excuse me.
01:07:55Uh, my friends.
01:08:07I do apologize.
01:08:13Please forgive me.
01:08:14Madeleine, Henry.
01:08:28A word?
01:08:29I don't mean to interrupt, but may I join you?
01:08:51Are you all right?
01:08:53I don't know.
01:08:54I'm so sorry for interrupting your evening.
01:09:01I guess you were right.
01:09:03Oh?
01:09:05A year ago, you warned me that a life with Alexander wouldn't work.
01:09:10Here we are.
01:09:11Is that what you believe?
01:09:13Isn't that what you came here to tell me?
01:09:18Olivia, I haven't shared this with many people.
01:09:23But soon, I plan to step down from the throne.
01:09:27It's time for Alexander to be king.
01:09:30I understand.
01:09:32And the reason I feel so comfortable passing the crown on to him is because he's with you.
01:09:40I'm sorry, what?
01:09:41Olivia, when I first married Alexander's father, stepping into this world was so strange, so confronting.
01:09:51Being suddenly thrust in front of the royal spotlight in this new life.
01:09:56I confess, I was afraid.
01:10:00But gradually, I found my footing.
01:10:03I adapted.
01:10:04We both did.
01:10:06As will you.
01:10:07I'm not sure I can make that leap.
01:10:12Oh, nonsense.
01:10:13Well, the determined spirit and a caring heart such as yours.
01:10:19You will make a fine queen.
01:10:22I may not always have believed that, but I know it now.
01:10:25Just as importantly, your reaction to Alexander's proposal in there was commendable.
01:10:33A leader must never succumb to pressure in the moment.
01:10:37They must be honest with themselves.
01:10:43Speaking of Alexander, remember, he's just as frightened as you are.
01:10:48But he will get better at managing things as time goes on.
01:10:54As we all will.
01:10:55We must.
01:10:58When two people love each other, they must find a way.
01:11:03You helped me to remember that.
01:11:05And I will be forever grateful.
01:11:07That's because it's good advice.
01:11:14I'm sorry, honey, for being so adamant and for some of the things I said earlier.
01:11:23It's okay.
01:11:25It's just that we miss you, Olivia.
01:11:29We didn't understand what it meant when you said you were going to move to New York.
01:11:33We thought that was a phase.
01:11:34Next thing we know, you're gone.
01:11:40Now, with all of this, I'm scared we're never going to see you.
01:11:48Mom.
01:11:54I just wanted this Christmas to be extra special, to be just like the old days.
01:12:01Sorry, but I didn't see that.
01:12:04Thank you for telling me.
01:12:08I don't know what is going to happen.
01:12:12I do know that I love you.
01:12:15And you will always be a part of my life.
01:12:17I promise.
01:12:21I love you, too.
01:12:22I love you.
01:12:22Your Majesty.
01:12:31Bring it in.
01:12:33Oh, no.
01:12:34Oh, no.
01:12:34Oh, no.
01:12:34Oh, no.
01:12:37Oh, no.
01:12:46May we join you, son?
01:12:47Ridley.
01:12:51Mr. Perkins.
01:12:52Henry's fine, son.
01:12:55I'll be my guest.
01:12:57May I get you anything, sir?
01:13:00Well, the last 48 hours back.
01:13:03Well, I was thinking more along the lines of a peppermint tea.
01:13:06I've messed up a lot, gents.
01:13:14Sir, Olivia loves you.
01:13:17Hmm.
01:13:18There's no denying it.
01:13:21That sort of thing isn't just cast aside.
01:13:24Believe me, I know.
01:13:28He's not kidding.
01:13:30Everyone can see the way she looks at you.
01:13:33It's clear as day.
01:13:37It's just no matter what I do,
01:13:39no matter what I try,
01:13:42it's inevitable that I'm disappointing someone.
01:13:45Olivia, my mother, the Foundation.
01:13:50If I can't handle this,
01:13:51how can I possibly manage things when I'm king?
01:13:54Perhaps that it is wise to back away.
01:14:03Recognizing a problem is the first step towards fixing it, son.
01:14:10Sir.
01:14:15One of the great privileges of my life
01:14:17has been serving under your parents.
01:14:21They are the finest leaders.
01:14:24I've had the honor of knowing.
01:14:29One of the many things I've learned from them
01:14:31is that one cannot do everything alone.
01:14:35If you try,
01:14:38you will fail.
01:14:39The key to being a good boss
01:14:41is learning how to depend on your people.
01:14:44To delegate.
01:14:45Precisely.
01:14:46No man is an island.
01:14:49Not even a king.
01:14:52I mean,
01:14:52trust in your friends
01:14:54and your colleagues
01:14:56and you'll be
01:14:57amazed at what you can accomplish.
01:15:00Even if you have to
01:15:02nudge them into recognizing
01:15:04their own potential.
01:15:07Indeed.
01:15:08Thank you, gentlemen.
01:15:17So, no tea then, sir?
01:15:22Did mother put you up to this, Ridley?
01:15:25She is a master delegator, sir.
01:15:27I wouldn't mind some tea.
01:15:34Of course.
01:15:35Alexander,
01:15:36is everything all right?
01:15:37Not exactly, Winnie.
01:15:39But if you're up for it,
01:15:41there's a way
01:15:41you might be able to help.
01:15:43Oh?
01:15:45I have a proposition for you.
01:15:46Breakfast is to die for.
01:16:09You'll regret it
01:16:10if you miss out.
01:16:16Hey, what's...
01:16:19Olivia.
01:16:22Oh, no.
01:16:23Please, don't be alarmed.
01:16:25I simply asked everyone here
01:16:26because I want them
01:16:27to hear what I have to say.
01:16:29Okay.
01:16:31I'm sorry
01:16:32for everything that's happened
01:16:34over the last few days
01:16:36and over the last few months.
01:16:40I've taken on too much
01:16:41and I haven't handled it elegantly.
01:16:46I've tried my best
01:16:49to keep everyone satisfied
01:16:50but there are only
01:16:52so many hours in a lifetime
01:16:53and I now know
01:16:54that I need to prioritize
01:16:56what's important to me.
01:16:59I've decided to step down
01:17:01as director of the Foundation.
01:17:02No, don't do that.
01:17:04The Foundation is your dream.
01:17:05I know how much it means to you.
01:17:07Not as much as you mean to me.
01:17:08I don't want you to have to choose.
01:17:10You shouldn't have to give up
01:17:11something that you love.
01:17:12Olivia.
01:17:13Just because I'm stepping away
01:17:15doesn't mean I'm shutting it down.
01:17:17In fact,
01:17:18we've already found
01:17:20the ideal partner
01:17:20to help manage the workload.
01:17:22Yeah.
01:17:23Indeed.
01:17:24Surprise!
01:17:26Merry Christmas.
01:17:27Hi!
01:17:28Hi!
01:17:29What are you doing here?
01:17:32Ah, you know,
01:17:33we were just in the neighborhood.
01:17:35No, seriously!
01:17:36Well, Alexander called me
01:17:37with a proposal
01:17:38which, as it turns out,
01:17:40suited us rather well.
01:17:41Mm-hmm.
01:17:41And he thought we should come
01:17:43and celebrate with you guys.
01:17:45Wait, does that mean...
01:17:46I need someone I can trust
01:17:47to look after
01:17:47day-to-day operations.
01:17:49And who better than
01:17:50my oldest and dearest friend.
01:17:52Aw, you boys are too cute.
01:17:55Are you sure about this, though?
01:17:57This is a huge change.
01:17:58I can work anywhere.
01:18:00And I've rather been looking
01:18:01for a new challenge.
01:18:02And besides,
01:18:03I'm sorely needed.
01:18:05I can scarcely believe
01:18:06he's got this far without me.
01:18:07See?
01:18:08He's already whipping things into shape.
01:18:09An elegant solution, Alexander.
01:18:13Winston will do a fine job,
01:18:15I'm sure.
01:18:16Thank you, Your Majesty.
01:18:18Yes, well played, sir.
01:18:22You are the most important thing
01:18:24in this world to me.
01:18:26You are my world.
01:18:28I don't want to lose sight
01:18:29of that ever again.
01:18:30I want to be here.
01:18:32By your side, always.
01:18:36So now that I have
01:18:37some extra time,
01:18:38I thought it best
01:18:38that we return
01:18:39to that vacation,
01:18:40I promised.
01:18:42Especially since...
01:18:43Especially since
01:18:44there are still plenty
01:18:45of Christmas activities
01:18:46we haven't got to yet.
01:18:48Well, you better believe that.
01:18:50I mean,
01:18:56I'd have to check
01:18:58my schedule first.
01:19:01I think we can make
01:19:02that happen.
01:19:03Wonderful.
01:19:05Wonderful.
01:19:06Oh!
01:19:07I miss...
01:19:08Oh, hello, sir.
01:19:10How's that?
01:19:11Good evening.
01:19:15How is that?
01:19:23Oh.
01:19:27ised...
01:19:27Cheers.
01:19:30Cheers.
01:19:34I can see you.
01:19:37Oh, thank you.
01:19:40Come on.
01:19:44Cheers.
01:19:46Cheers.
01:19:51Cheers.
01:19:52Merry Christmas.
01:20:05Actually, I have one last present for you.
01:20:16What is all this?
01:20:22Alexander, I understand that a royal life can be challenging.
01:20:28There are compromises and expectations.
01:20:33If you are willing to try, I promise you,
01:20:37we could have an amazing adventure together.
01:20:42So?
01:20:49What do you say?
01:20:52Alex, will you marry me?
01:21:07Ben.
01:21:09That would be perfect.
01:21:10Ben.
01:21:10That would be perfect.
01:21:12Oh, well done.
01:21:18You two know what this means, don't you?
01:21:20Indeed.
01:21:21What does it mean?
01:21:22Royal wedding.
01:21:24Royal wedding.
01:21:24Yay Christmas.
01:21:26Merry Christmas.
01:21:30Merry Christmas.
01:21:32Merry Christmas.
01:21:34Merry Christmas.
01:21:35Merry Christmas.
01:21:36I love you.
01:21:37I love you.
01:21:38I love you.
01:21:39I love you.
01:21:40You know what this means, don't you?
01:21:41Indeed.
01:21:42What?
01:21:43What does it mean?
01:21:44Merry Christmas.
01:21:45Merry Christmas.
01:21:47Merry Christmas.
01:21:48Merry Christmas.
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