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00:00:00This video is brought to you by the
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.
00:13:53We're here.
00:14:14Hey, Tips.
00:14:15just for yourself
00:14:20thank you thank you
00:14:26welcome hello mother ridley merry christmas and to you darling olivia it's wonderful to see you
00:14:41your majesty it's a pleasure i mean an honor no the honor is all ours my dear
00:14:50welcome to terovia miss perkins thank you ridley good to see you shall we
00:15:07wow
00:15:11this is unbelievable i told you they spruce it up for christmas alexander why don't you take
00:15:23olivia up to her room and then she might like to have a tour don't you think hmm that's right
00:15:30stephen i got it this way please
00:15:42what
00:15:54i 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
00:16:26how do you even know where you're going i'm gonna need breadcrumbs and a map just to find
00:16:30my way out of here
00:16:33worry not we've arrived
00:16:39thank you welcome huh not too
00:16:43you're too savvy
00:16:45you know what
00:16:48i think this is bigger than my apartment
00:16:52i'll be just down the hall if you need me and how many doors is that
00:16:5512
00:16:5712
00:17:02actually before we reunite with the others
00:17:05there's something i want to show you i think you'll like it
00:17:08alexander
00:17:22what do you think i think you saved the best for last
00:17:28i've been so looking forward to bringing you here
00:17:30this was always my favorite room in the house
00:17:33suppose it's where my passion for literature began
00:17:35yeah no kidding i would never want to leave they'd have to carry me out kicking and screaming
00:17:41actually once or twice they did
00:17:44please feel free to borrow whatever you wish
00:17:47i highly recommend anything from that particular author
00:17:54this is so sweet
00:17:58those are just the library copies my personal editions are in a much safer place
00:18:05so
00:18:11Olivia now that you're finally here
00:18:15yes
00:18:17there's something i want to ask you
00:18:23yes
00:18:24the last year with you has been
00:18:34what i'm trying to say is
00:18:42it's
00:18:42yes
00:18:46yes
00:18:46frightfully sorry am i interrupting something
00:18:53i
00:18:56no not at all i was just giving Olivia the tour
00:18:58no 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
00:19:08she has yes ma'am
00:19:11well um i suppose we should
00:19:14my majesty requests only miss perkins company sir
00:19:21ah this way please Olivia
00:19:23thank you
00:19:37i 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
00:19:56large
00:19:59and also very lovely so thank you
00:20:02shall we take a walk
00:20:05this palace has served the family as a country retreat for generations
00:20:10over the past 150 years it has been the site of the family's annual christmas banquet
00:20:16one of our most important and cherished traditions
00:20:21it requires an immense amount of preparation as i'm sure alexander has explained
00:20:28so i thought it wise to discuss with you the kind of role you'll be expected to play on the night
00:20:35i'm sorry role yes
00:20:38i'm confused what role are you well since you're accompanying alexander to the event
00:20:42it's customary to be involved in the proceedings
00:20:48the banquet will serve as your official introduction to royal society
00:20:54did alexander not explain any of this to you it must have slipped his mind
00:20:58i see i might have anticipated this
00:21:03okay so what exactly am i expected to do well you will greet and introduce yourself to each of the guests
00:21:10oh that doesn't sound so bad well you'll also be expected to memorize their names and titles
00:21:17to become familiar with the customary royal protocols of the night and to deliver a reading
00:21:22at the royal mass on christmas day we'll also need to discuss what you plan to wear
00:21:29here fear not we'll whip you into shape great your majesty pardon the intrusion but olivia's parents are
00:21:38almost here splendid do summon alexander for me please ridley
00:21:43oh i knew i should have packed my canadian anorak hi honey hi buttercup merry christmas hi guys honey
00:22:03is everything okay you look pale have you eaten today yeah yeah of course just so excited plus you know with
00:22:10the um temperature you look gorgeous honey mom dad may i present her royal majesty queen patricia
00:22:20barclay of torobia mr and mrs perkins charmed your majesty madeline perkins we've heard all about you
00:22:29oh is that so all good things i hope oh this is for you i'll consider it it's one of my scented candles
00:22:39eggnog pine christmas just doesn't smell like christmas without it your majesty it's an honor to meet you
00:22:45henry perkins mr perkins delighted henry perkins john smythe ridley john smythe uh which uh part all that's your first name
00:22:55ridley ridley there we go that'll work oh um mom dad
00:23:04this is prince alexander barclay the third of torobia alexander my parents alex is just fine
00:23:10good to see you i mean good to meet you alex my pleasure sir hello mrs perkins oh nice to meet
00:23:17you alex it took us long enough indeed let's go inside oh yes please i'm turning into my pops yeah
00:23:23this way please no it's all taken care of so okay great
00:23:31wow yeah i was telling alex these guys could give you a run for your money oh i don't know about that
00:23:38oh looks like we got here just in time good thing you left one for us to decorate
00:23:44everyone supper is ready this way please
00:23:52hey when were you planning on telling me that i'm supposed to be a part of this whole christmas banquet
00:23:56operation pardon what do you mean i mean your mother just told me that i have to join you guys at the
00:24:01royal rehearsals tomorrow i am so sorry it completely slipped my mind that's what i said
00:24:09it's just i've never actually brought anyone to one of these things before really no one honey
00:24:17so you asked her yet i haven't quite had the opportunity huh well if you don't mind my saying
00:24:34so you better get a move on son i can't keep this hush-hush for my wife much longer she can read me like
00:24:40a book so you were her man servant man servant that's correct i think i follow so you used to be
00:25:04his boss and now and now i merely ask him to fetch my tea rather than commanding him
00:25:13indeed as a matter of fact we have your daughter to thank for that
00:25:17olivia helped to remind us that if two people love each other
00:25:22they must find a way that's very sweet thank you mr perkins oh henry please henry
00:25:30if i remember correctly you were in refrigeration yes ma'am actually started with vintage cars bikes
00:25:38you name it but i had a family to support so i transitioned to refrigeration and then expanded
00:25:45to air conditioning made a solid run of it too had a team of 20 under me at the end well they were
00:25:52lucky to have you as a boss best in the biz no doubt about it oh thank you dear pass the whole thing
00:25:57onto one of them actually place still going strong today hey speaking of retirement how does that
00:26:06work with you guys do you just graduate to being king one day the torovian right of a session dictates
00:26:13that the monarch shall voluntarily cede the crown to the heir presumptive when both parties agree the
00:26:19time is right so when you both agree you're ready i suppose so yes yikes no pressure guys
00:26:33speaking of traditions everyone better buckle up for a stacked schedule of christmas fun
00:26:40and olivia before you ask yes i brought all the essentials actually in all seriousness though
00:26:46when is the best time for us to decorate the tree because the whole itinerary is kind of based
00:26:51around that mrs perkins oh madeline please madeline we are delighted that you're here with us and can
00:26:57join us for our christmas celebrations however alexander olivia and i will be very busy preparing for
00:27:03the christmas banquet and sadly won't have time for casual recreation i'm sure you understand
00:27:09but uh i think that we can do both both absolutely surely olivia and i can prepare for the banquet and
00:27:19spare some time for some christmas fun dear i think you're rather underestimating the amount of
00:27:23preparation needed oh ye of little faith where's your christmas optimism mother
00:27:29olivia what do you say sure we can do both very well on the condition that nothing compromises the banquet
00:27:43agreed
00:27:46oh uh it's the foundation this might take a minute please excuse me
00:27:52on that note i will take my leave are you sure we just plan to have some cocoa by the fire if you
00:28:01care to join us very gracious but i'm afraid i have some work that demands my attention perhaps
00:28:06another time you betcha just ring the bell when you're ready to turn in and one of the staff will
00:28:11take you to your room good night all good night good night your majesty good night good night
00:28:22good night good night good night good night good night good night good night good night good night
00:28:27they're certainly very formal aren't they but you're expecting them to be laid back you read olivia's
00:28:33book i know alexander's friendly don't you think yeah he certainly is
00:28:43i still can't believe you hauled that thing all the way here you deserve some kind of christmas
00:28:48medal oh olivia made this in fourth grade remember never had a christmas without it what was i gonna
00:28:55do leave it at home who do you think you're dealing with only thing is how am i gonna get it on top of
00:29:02that giant tree without a crane i'm sure you'll find a way
00:29:07do you think alexander's gonna gonna what you know oh you mean
00:29:23wow uh i suppose i mean why else do you think they brought us out here this banquet seems to be a big
00:29:32deal and you know how much olivia loves christmas yeah i guess you're right
00:29:40besides if that was his plan he'd tell us first yeah sure you're right
00:29:46still signature there dear this one is the trade ambassador's expenses my that's exorbitant
00:30:01is there anything the matter dear hmm what do you mean well i mean you perhaps bothered by something
00:30:16perkins said of course not what would be bothering me
00:30:23with deepest respect your majesty don't try that one on me
00:30:32if i may be so bold i know you feel the time for alexander to take the throne is fast approaching
00:30:41i'm impressed i've known you for a long time furthermore i suspect you're anxious
00:30:48about how olivia will be received at the christmas banquet
00:30:55don't worry i'm sure it's going to go swimmingly
00:31:00you'll see
00:31:02recent sightings of perkins accompanying prince alexander to the royal christmas celebrations
00:31:07have reignited public discourse ahead of the banquet with almost the entire royal family expected to
00:31:13attend we can't imagine the small talk for that particular christmas dinner
00:31:23are you awake
00:31:27yeah can't sleep
00:31:30i have a surprise come to the kitchen it's just downstairs you can't miss it
00:31:34after today i suspected you might care for a christmas nightcap you suspected correctly
00:31:56so i unwrapped the box and i'm generally not expecting to be surprised but sure enough
00:32:12i peer inside and it's there you're kidding not one word of a lie just looking up at me a ventriloquist
00:32:20dummy your parents actually got it for you they did and what were they expecting you to abdicate
00:32:26and become a ventriloquist i don't know what they thought that machine was father who actually
00:32:30procured it mother hated the thing it's not here is it alas no sadly not good i don't think i'd be
00:32:37able to sleep if it was up in the attic or something all right what about you what was your favorite
00:32:45christmas all of them that's cheating i'm serious my folks haven't always understood me or what i do
00:32:55christmas is something we all love something we can count on you never cease to amaze me
00:33:06penny for your thoughts
00:33:06do you think the trovian people will like me do i where did this come from you asked what i was
00:33:22thinking if you can win over my mother you can win over anyone i'll be right
00:33:29do you trust me
00:33:40they're going to love you i know i do
00:33:43don't worry you're going to feel right at home here soon enough i promise
00:33:58don't worry you'll be right at home here soon enough i'll be right at home here soon enough
00:34:03goodnight
00:34:05goodnight
00:34:07wait so they just casually dropped it on you that you're expected to be a part of their christmas
00:34:28pageant oh actually more like alex kind of forgot about it yikes well i guess he's just got a lot on
00:34:36his plate it's good to hear from you your highness winston my apologies alexander still takes some
00:34:43getting used to thank you old sport
00:34:48forgive me one moment something the matter my foundation you know i never appreciated the work
00:34:54that you must have put into managing my itinerary trying to juggle all these appointments and fit
00:34:58everything into my schedule is a nightmare hasn't ivan been helping you with all of that ivan
00:35:04well he's a good chap hard worker but what can i say you're irreplaceable as always sir you do know
00:35:13how to flatter me alas ten assistants couldn't change the fact that i'm so often as olivia would say
00:35:18needed in three places at once so how goes the honeymoon married life while it's cracked up to be
00:35:24he is the most amazing cook local ingredients traditional dishes he's a wizard yeah that sounds
00:35:31awesome yeah but but he definitely misses alex i can tell yeah i bet and i don't know it just
00:35:41seems like the last few months there's been something on his mind have you talked to him about
00:35:45it you know winston it's not exactly like he's an open book you know i'm a little envious old chap
00:35:51starting a new life in america with the woman you fell in love with in paradise
00:35:55every day must feel like a new adventure indeed the past year has flown by faster than i can fathom
00:36:03still i must confess i do sometimes miss the routine of royal duties
00:36:08i wouldn't bother katie with this but uh go on winnie well it sounds foolish but i'm not entirely
00:36:16sure what my role is supposed to be now hardly foolish my friend i'm quite sure i'd feel the same
00:36:22way it's not that any remuneration it's just that you know after a while one yearns to be useful
00:36:29still mustn't complain katie seems enamored with everything and all i really desire is for her to be
00:36:35happy on that note and providing you don't mind my asking how are things between you and olivia so
00:36:42how are you and alex same as always i mean it's perfect when we are together it's like there's no
00:36:49one else in the world but but but finding that time alone is easier said than done still um lately i
00:36:59i definitely feel like he's he's like we are heading towards that next step wait he's gonna propose what are you gonna say
00:37:15fine
00:37:29it's stunning does anybody know before we invited her parents to christmas i reached out to get their
00:37:34blessing and i succeeded in getting through to her father he was delighted but he thought it best to
00:37:41keep it between us a christmas surprise for the family well then everything's proceeding positively
00:37:47i'm never as happy as i am when i'm with her it just feels
00:37:50right nevertheless things have been somewhat challenging of late livery and i have struggled
00:37:57to find time together so i want to make a demonstration of your commitment and feelings
00:38:04for her precisely i see and when do you intend to um well that's just my problem i came close
00:38:13thrice but it wasn't good enough it needs to be ideal no it needs to be
00:38:24it needs to be perfect so what are you gonna say well i don't know i mean i want to say yes but
00:38:30you love him right so much i've wanted to marry her from the moment we met but do we really think that
00:38:36i can be a queen she'd be a wonderful queen i guess i'm just not sure i've never been more sure
00:38:42of anything in my life do i have to move here will i still have time to write what about his people
00:38:47what would they think of me okay let's just try not to panic here what if the queen was right when we
00:38:52first met what if we really are from different worlds what if we can't make it work i think i
00:38:57understand your highness and i appreciate your predicament but if i may beg your indulgence and
00:39:03speak freely few things in life are perfect and furthermore a proposal made under pressure is
00:39:10hardly the ideal forgive me winnie it seems no apology necessary sir it's been good to talk to you
00:39:16i'll call you back when i can and take care and you alexander
00:39:20hello ivan yes i got your message what can we do to help
00:39:32okay let's just take this one step at a time first things first you just need to get through
00:39:37the christmas dinner how do i get used to this i've had easier times finding my way out of escape rooms
00:39:42yeah and that's just their holiday home imagine what their everyday palace is like
00:39:46oh i think this is it good morning oh hi hey honey how'd you sleep yeah hey put me on speaker
00:39:59hey madeline hello sweetie merry christmas christmas and congratulations again thank you
00:40:07how was your fight long and henry snores i snore so you can guess how that went but hey we're finally
00:40:13here i'm so jealous okie dokie i hate to interrupt but okay okay call me back later bye honey merry
00:40:20christmas say hi to winston forrest will do bye guys okay bye bye so like i was saying how'd you sleep
00:40:28yeah good fine you actually i slept like a log is something bothering you then ever since we arrived
00:40:35i've just gotten this feeling mom promise i'm fine i just have a lot of work stuff on my mind thank you for
00:40:41asking though did you drag that old thing all the way here she wouldn't leave home without it no way
00:40:48are you kidding me oh speaking of which how's about we go grab a bite then see if now's a good time to
00:40:55spruce up that tree actually i need to meet with our host to practice for the big night oh don't worry
00:41:01i promise i haven't forgotten about our plans i will make time for both sure okay bye guys yeah have
00:41:07a nice day in school honey
00:41:21well it seems my son is preoccupied shall we begin well maybe we should ridley
00:41:41olivia prior to the christmas banquet and royal mass you'll be expected to familiarize yourself with each
00:41:48of the members of the house of barclay now firstly her majesty's brother-in-law prince peter duke of
00:41:56wayland and his wife lady rebecca de reviers now they'll be accompanied by their two sons prince
00:42:02jonathan and prince anthony their wives lady ashley jensen and lady sashton now interesting lady sarah
00:42:10cashton my apologies i've been dealing with a bunch of obstructive bureaucrats who truly don't know the
00:42:15meaning of taking time off please continue
00:42:23as i was saying prince anthony will be accompanied by his wife lady sarah cashton the cashton family
00:42:31originally came from the maximilian heffen brown the heffen browns were called heffen because they
00:42:36didn't like hyphens so they decided to put a hyphen in
00:42:46so
00:42:55i'm
00:42:55young for more
00:42:56no that won't do february will be far too late
00:43:03okay so it's prince jonathan and lady sarah oh close but no cigar no
00:43:11lady amelia not quite okay try harder mom come on
00:43:31oh
00:43:45ophelia close ish
00:43:49bless you sir pardon me pardon me can i get the first letter a as in apple
00:43:55andrea not quite
00:44:09thank you
00:44:19okay
00:44:20Right, we're going this way.
00:44:37Perkins, on three, one, two, three.
00:44:38It's, but, I know, that we have no choice.
00:44:55It's imperative that we have full access.
00:45:08Lady, can you give me, like, a rhyming sort of sound?
00:45:14Like, sounds like...
00:45:15Slay.
00:45:16Sounds like slay?
00:45:17Slay.
00:45:18Okay.
00:45:18Starts with A.
00:45:20Ashley.
00:45:21Ashley!
00:45:21Ashley!
00:45:23Correct.
00:45:23Very, very good.
00:45:24Okay.
00:45:25How many more to go?
00:45:25Prince Clarence, Princess Emily, Princess Mia.
00:45:55Dad, Mom, um, Prince Willard.
00:46:00Who will be accompanied by?
00:46:03Princess Antonia.
00:46:07Splendid, Olivia.
00:46:09And diagonally across from Antonia?
00:46:16Prince, yes, Princess.
00:46:21Princess.
00:46:25I am so sorry.
00:46:29Um, excuse 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?
00:46:42Everyone's online.
00:46:43We're just waiting on you.
00:46:46Why?
00:46:46I am very sorry.
00:46:54I, um, I have a prior.
00:46:58I have to go.
00:46:58Honey, we've been looking for you everywhere.
00:47:11Ready for Christmas charades?
00:47:12Actually, I have to...
00:47:13Pardon me, Olivia.
00:47:14I hate to be a model, but the Queen was hoping to know when you would like to resume...
00:47:17Sorry, Ridley, but I really have to...
00:47:18Olivia, darling.
00:47:20I'm sorry.
00:47:20There was a minor crisis at the Koala Sanctuary in Australia.
00:47:23What's next on the agenda?
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.
00:47:29Her Majesty is...
00:47:30Guys, I have to do my job.
00:47:42Well, what was that about?
00:47:43There you are.
00:47:49Thank goodness.
00:47:49All right, we're going live in three, two, one.
00:47:54Hello, everyone, and Merry Christmas.
00:47:56Well, the time is finally here.
00:47:58I 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.
00:48:08So, 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
00:48:19on the way, and it will be titled...
00:48:25A Royal Proposal.
00:48:28Well, judging by the response in the chat, the fans are clearly going out of their minds
00:48:33with excitement.
00:48:35Yeah, it's been great getting to spend more time with these characters.
00:48:38I can't wait to share their next chapter with you all.
00:48:40And it is available for pre-order on Christmas Day, folks.
00:48:44Now, while we all try to digest that exciting news, we do have some wonderful questions from
00:48:49the fans that they just have to have answered.
00:48:51Olivia, are you ready for our fan Q&A?
00:48:54Sure.
00:48:54Okay, first question.
00:48:56What made you want to return to this world and these characters rather than write a whole
00:49:00new story?
00:49:01Well, I mean, you didn't really give me much of a choice.
00:49:04I'm kidding.
00:49:05Um, I just sort of felt like they had so much more story to tell.
00:49:11I 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
00:49:19with you.
00:49:20Okay, next question.
00:49:22What was it like when you first met Prince Alexander?
00:49:25Actually, I didn't really notice him.
00:49:27I just sort of bumped into him at a bookstore.
00:49:29Amazing.
00:49:30A bookstore of all places.
00:49:31Yeah, I know.
00:49:32Sounds made up.
00:49:34Well, we have a lot of fans asking this next question, so forgive me.
00:49:38I'm just going to have to come right out and say it.
00:49:40Are you and Prince Alexander already engaged?
00:49:43And if not, when do you think he's going to ask?
00:49:48I, um, actually, we aren't.
00:49:52You know what?
00:49:53I think I have really bad reception.
00:49:56Olivia?
00:49:58Olivia, hello?
00:49:59Are you there?
00:50:01Olivia?
00:50:03Olivia?
00:50:04Hello?
00:50:05Honey?
00:50:06Oh.
00:50:10Honey, it's me.
00:50:25Would you like some company?
00:50:27Not right now, thank you.
00:50:29I, um, I have some work to catch up on.
00:50:33Okay, well, if you need me, you know where to find me.
00:50:38I hope.
00:50:48Olivia, is everything all right?
00:50:49Olivia.
00:51:09Okay, Olivia, you got this.
00:51:11Prince Clarence, Duke of Tyrell, and his wife, Lady Manderley.
00:51:19I hope I'm not disturbing you.
00:51:21No. No, just doing my homework.
00:51:24May I?
00:51:26This is your palace, you know.
00:51:28Well, not yet.
00:51:29True.
00:51:31Okay, permission granted.
00:51:33I decree that you may join me.
00:51:35Okay.
00:51:41So, how was the book launch last night?
00:51:45Could have gone better.
00:51:46Oh.
00:51:47Yeah, like way better.
00:51:49I'm sorry, darling, that's sub-optimal.
00:51:54It's a word for it.
00:51:55I've got a few others, but let's go with that one.
00:52:02Do you want to get out of here?
00:52:03Pardon?
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.
00:52:10We'll be back with plenty of time to spare.
00:52:12Trust me.
00:52:14It'll be worth it.
00:52:16Okay.
00:52:16I'll meet you at five.
00:52:18You'll need something warmer than that.
00:52:25Alexander.
00:52:29Certainly hope you weren't eavesdropping, Mother.
00:52:30Actually, I was coming to check if all was well.
00:52:37Olivia has seemed rather on edge, and 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.
00:52:50Do you believe that Olivia is ready to join you on the throne?
00:52:54What?
00:52:55Why?
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?
00:53:10Son, when the crown is passed to you, your duties will multiply tenfold.
00:53:21Will Olivia be happier then?
00:53:24Will you have more time for her then?
00:53:28Even a king can only do so much in a day.
00:53:32Excuse me, Mother.
00:53:36I believe Olivia is waiting.
00:53:42Come in.
00:53:45Hi.
00:53:45Hey, honey.
00:53:47We didn't see you at dinner last night.
00:53:48Is everything okay?
00:53:50Yeah.
00:53:50Yeah, I'm good.
00:53:51I had some food brought up.
00:53:52Oh, okay.
00:53:53And your book thingy, that went well?
00:53:55I don't really want to talk about it.
00:53:59Oh, sure.
00:54:00No problem.
00:54:01Well, and 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 going to 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.
00:54:21We'll hold the fort till you guys get back.
00:54:23Okay, thanks, Mom.
00:54:25Bye.
00:54:25That's all right, Michael.
00:54:34I'll drive.
00:54:48Where are we going?
00:54:49You'll see.
00:54:51Somewhere very special.
00:54:53This cannot be real.
00:55:18There's the perks of being a prince.
00:55:21Oh.
00:55:26May I make a confession?
00:55:29You may.
00:55:29I've wanted to do this forever.
00:55:38Bring me here?
00:55:40I mean, share a perfect Christmas moment with the person I love.
00:55:49Would you care to dance?
00:55:50I'd love to.
00:55:51I'd love to.
00:55:54Just one thing missing to make this season bright.
00:56:00Baby, it's you.
00:56:02You make it feel like Christmas.
00:56:08Oh, pardon me.
00:56:09Oh, pardon me.
00:56:11I just need to make a quick alteration to this.
00:56:22Do you know where I can find the...
00:56:24You've got to be kidding me.
00:56:29When snow begins to fall, I know things are coming around.
00:56:39Cause it's holiday season, and you are the reason for all the love I've found.
00:56:47Baby, it's you.
00:56:49You know.
00:56:50This is our first dance since the Haven Isles.
00:56:56Is that true?
00:56:57Mm-hmm.
00:57:00Well then, this is long overdue.
00:57:04Livia, words can't describe how lucky and grateful I am to have you in my life.
00:57:18Each 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.
00:57:34That I'd like to ask you.
00:57:36Yes.
00:57:42Livia.
00:57:43Livia.
00:57:45Livia.
00:57:46It's my dad.
00:57:59It's my dad.
00:58:03Hello?
00:58:04Hello?
00:58:12Hey, are you okay?
00:58:13Quite frankly, honey, no, I'm not.
00:58:15Oh.
00:58:16Mrs. Perkins, I promise that we'll sort this out.
00:58:23Is anything the matter?
00:58:25Uh, just a slight misunderstanding regarding some of the decorations, Mom.
00:58:29Oh?
00:58:30It's really no- Your Majesty.
00:58:32I don't mean to be a bother.
00:58:34But I did make a point in mentioning that it was a Perkins tradition to decorate the tree.
00:58:39We've always done it together as a family, and now-
00:58:44Forgive me, Madeline.
00:58:46I had assumed you were only speaking figuratively.
00:58:49I'm afraid decorating this house is merely a formality, and the staff always take care of it.
00:58:56Right, I see.
00:59:03Now then, not to seem overly eager, time is growing short.
00:59:08Might I suggest that we all start to prepare for this evening's festivities?
00:59:13Yes, Your Majesty.
00:59:22Alexander!
00:59:23We have to start preparing for our guests' arrival.
00:59:26Please, don't be upset. It's nothing personal.
00:59:37Well, it's personal to me.
00:59:39Mom!
00:59:40I didn't think it was possible to have a joyless Christmas, but 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.
00:59:51How do you figure- We're not like them.
00:59:55Families are supposed to stick together during the holidays.
00:59:58But all Alexander seems to really care about is his foundation.
01:00:04That is not true. This is just a crazy time for him.
01:00:07Honey, I can see how anxious you are about all of this.
01:00:10That's because you should be home with us, your family.
01:00:14Not in some frozen castle halfway around the world.
01:00:18Look, I 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?
01:00:37Excuse me.
01:00:39I have to get ready for dinner.
01:00:41Please don't, Dad.
01:00:44Please don't, Dad.
01:00:46Well, I guess we better get ready.
01:01:05Why even bring us here when all they planned to do was ignore us?
01:01:09Because Alexander plans to propose to Olivia.
01:01:13What? How do you know that?
01:01:16He called a few weeks back and told me.
01:01:18What?
01:01:19Well, why didn't you say anything?
01:01:21I didn't want you to panic.
01:01:22I know how anxious you've been about Olivia this past year,
01:01:25and I thought once we got here and you met him,
01:01:28you'd see things weren't as bad as you feared.
01:01:30Look how that turned out.
01:01:31Now Christmas is ruined. Perfect.
01:01:33Madeline.
01:01:36Christmas isn't the only thing at stake here.
01:02:01There's a lot of people here.
01:02:19May I present Mr. and Mrs. Henry Perkins.
01:02:28Madeline, Henry.
01:02:29Mr. and Mrs. Perkins, you both look marvelous.
01:02:32I thought so, too, till we got a look at...
01:02:35Don't worry.
01:02:37They all just adore any excuse to get dressed up in these old things.
01:02:42Have either of you seen Olivia?
01:02:45No, not since before.
01:02:49May I present Miss Olivia Perkins,
01:02:53special guest of His Royal Highness Prince Alexander.
01:02:59You look...
01:03:05breathtaking.
01:03:07Not bad, Buttercup.
01:03:08Thanks, Dad.
01:03:09You too.
01:03:10Olivia, I...
01:03:11Ladies and gentlemen, honored guests, if you please.
01:03:14Her Royal Majesty invites you all to accompany her to the Banquet Hall.
01:03:20What were you saying, then?
01:03:21I...
01:03:22Never mind.
01:03:23We'll talk.
01:03:24We'll talk.
01:03:25Ah, darn it.
01:03:26Oh, you left your glasses behind, didn't you?
01:03:27They're on the dresser.
01:03:28Yep.
01:03:29Dresser.
01:03:30Yeah.
01:03:31Yeah.
01:03:32Yep.
01:03:33I know.
01:03:34You warned me.
01:03:35Uh...
01:03:36Oh, never mind.
01:03:37We'll talk later.
01:03:38Ah, darn it.
01:03:39Oh, you left your glasses behind, didn't you?
01:03:42They're on the dresser.
01:03:43Yep.
01:03:44Yep.
01:03:45I know.
01:03:46You warned me.
01:03:47I...
01:03:48Oh, never mind.
01:03:49We'll talk later.
01:03:51Ah, darn it.
01:03:52You left your glasses behind, didn't you?
01:03:55They're on the dresser.
01:03:56Yep, yep. I know. You warned me.
01:03:58I won't be able to read a thing. I'll be right back.
01:04:00That's all right, Mr. Perkins. I can go.
01:04:02I'll go. You guys head inside. I'll catch up with you.
01:04:05Are you sure I can easily dush off?
01:04:07I don't think your mother would appreciate us
01:04:09sending you on errands on her big night.
01:04:11Go. Do your thing.
01:04:13Besides, starting to get used to this place.
01:04:26It's frightfully embarrassing.
01:04:35The prince has always been eccentric,
01:04:37but to cavort with some foreign writer like this,
01:04:40it's beneath him.
01:04:41She looked like a deer in headlights, poor thing.
01:04:44I'd lay out her element.
01:04:56Oh, thank you.
01:05:09Thanks, honey.
01:05:12Thank you, Boris.
01:05:26Welcome, everyone.
01:05:28And a very Merry Christmas to each of you.
01:05:31As you know, this is a profoundly important time.
01:05:36A time for gratitude, for reflection,
01:05:39and most importantly, for family.
01:05:42And on that note, this year,
01:05:45I would like to invite my son, Alexander,
01:05:48to present the Christmas address.
01:05:52Greetings, all, and thank you for coming.
01:05:54We are gathered today to celebrate the common ties
01:05:58that bind us together at this special time of year.
01:06:05But before I proceed with the usual seasonal address,
01:06:13if you'll permit me,
01:06:15there's someone I'd like to properly introduce you to.
01:06:18Olivia Perkins is a name many of you may be unfamiliar with.
01:06:38Well,
01:06:38I can assure you that will not be the case for much longer.
01:06:46I owe so much to this woman.
01:06:52She was the first one to inspire me to follow my dreams
01:06:55and to speak from the heart.
01:07:01Olivia,
01:07:02the last year with you
01:07:04has been the most amazing adventure of my life.
01:07:09And I hope
01:07:10that you'll join me for so many more.
01:07:14Olivia.
01:07:20Olivia, would you?
01:07:21Do 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.
01:07:41I'm sorry.
01:07:41I'm sorry.
01:07:42Excuse me.
01:08:04My friends.
01:08:07I do apologize.
01:08:12Please forgive me.
01:08:26Madeline,
01:08:27Henry,
01:08:27a word?
01:08:29I don't mean to interrupt,
01:08:44but may I join you?
01:08:51Are you all right?
01:08:53I don't know.
01:08:56I'm so sorry for interrupting your evening.
01:08:59I guess you were right.
01:09:03Oh?
01:09:05A year ago,
01:09:06you warned me that a life with Alexander wouldn't work.
01:09:10Here we are.
01:09:11Is that what you believe?
01:09:14Isn't that what you came here to tell me?
01:09:18Olivia,
01:09:18I haven't shared this with many people,
01:09:22but soon I plan to step down from the throne.
01:09:27It's time for Alexander to be king.
01:09:30I understand.
01:09:31And the reason I feel so comfortable passing the crown on to him
01:09:35is because he's with you.
01:09:38I'm sorry.
01:09:39I'm sorry.
01:09:41What?
01:09:41Olivia,
01:09:42when I first married Alexander's father,
01:09:45stepping into this world was so strange,
01:09:49so confronting,
01:09:51being suddenly thrust in front of the royal spotlight
01:09:54in this new life.
01:09:56I confess I was afraid.
01:10:00But gradually,
01:10:01I found my footing.
01:10:02I adapted.
01:10:04We both did.
01:10:06As will you.
01:10:09I'm not sure I can make that leap.
01:10:12Oh, nonsense.
01:10:13Well,
01:10:13that a determined spirit
01:10:15and a caring heart,
01:10:17such as yours,
01:10:19you will make a fine queen.
01:10:22I may not always have believed that,
01:10:23but I know it now.
01:10:26Just as importantly,
01:10:28your reaction to Alexander's proposal in there
01:10:31was commendable.
01:10:33A leader must never succumb to pressure in the moment.
01:10:37They must be honest with themselves.
01:10:42Speaking of Alexander,
01:10:45remember,
01:10:46he's just as frightened as you are.
01:10:49But he will get better at managing things
01:10:52as time goes on.
01:10:54As we all will.
01:10:55We must.
01:10:58When two people love each other,
01:11:00they must find a way.
01:11:03You helped me to remember that.
01:11:05And I will be forever grateful.
01:11:08That's because it's good advice.
01:11:10I'm sorry, honey,
01:11:16for being so adamant
01:11:18and 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
01:11:31when you said you were going to move to New York.
01:11:33We thought that was a phase.
01:11:36Next thing we know, you're gone.
01:11:40Now, with all of this,
01:11:43I'm scared we're never going to see you.
01:11:48Mom.
01:11:51I just wanted this Christmas to be extra special,
01:11:58to be just like the old days.
01:12:00I'm sorry that 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.
01:12:22Your Majesty.
01:12:31Bring it in.
01:12:33Oh, no.
01:12:34Oh, no.
01:12:34Oh, no.
01:12:34Oh, no.
01:12:36Oh, no.
01:12:36Oh, 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.
01:13:26Believe 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.
01:13:34It'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?
01:14:00Perhaps Olivia's wise to back away.
01:14:01Recognizing 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.
01:14:20They are the finest leaders I'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.
01:14:36If 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.
01:14:47No 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.
01:14:59even if you have to
01:15:02nudge them
01:15:03into recognizing
01:15:04their own potential.
01:15:07Indeed.
01:15:12Thank you, gentlemen.
01:15:17So,
01:15:18no tea then, sir?
01:15:22Did mother put you up to this, Ridley?
01:15:23She is a master delegator, sir.
01:15:30I 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 you might be able to help.
01:15:43Oh?
01:15:45I have a proposition for you.
01:15:53Breakfast is to die for.
01:16:09You'll regret it if you miss out.
01:16:16Hey, what's...
01:16:18Olivia.
01:16:22Oh, no.
01:16:23Please,
01:16:24don't be alarmed.
01:16:25I simply asked everyone here
01:16:26because I want them to hear
01:16:27what 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
01:16:44handled it elegantly.
01:16:48I've tried my best
01:16:49to keep everyone satisfied,
01:16:50but there are only
01:16:52so many hours
01:16:52in 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,
01:17:12just because I'm stepping away
01:17:15doesn't mean I'm shutting it down.
01:17:16In 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.
01:17:25Surprise!
01:17:26Merry Christmas.
01:17:27Hi!
01:17:29Hi!
01:17:29What are you doing here?
01:17:32You 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.
01:18:50Ha ha ha.
01:18:51Ha ha ha.
01:18:55I mean...
01:18:56I'd have to check
01:18:58my schedule first.
01:19:04I think we can make that happen.
01:19:05Oh, wonderful.
01:19:07Ha ha ha.
01:19:07I missed you.
01:19:08I missed you.
01:19:09I missed you.
01:19:09Nice to meet you.
01:19:39Come on.
01:19:41Come here.
01:19:42Come here.
01:19:43Come here.
01:19:44Come here.
01:19:46Come here.
01:19:47Come here.
01:19:48Come here.
01:19:49Come here.
01:19:50Wow.
01:19:51Cheers.
01:20:04Merry Christmas.
01:20:05Actually, I have one last present for you.
01:20:09What is all this?
01:20:18Alexander, 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, we could have an amazing adventure together.
01:20:42So?
01:20:43What do you say?
01:20:51Alex, will you marry me?
01:20:55Alex, will you marry me?
01:21:07Ben.
01:21:09That would be perfect.
01:21:10Oh, well done.
01:21:11You two know what this means, don't you?
01:21:23Indeed.
01:21:24What?
01:21:25What does it mean?
01:21:26Royal wedding.
01:21:28Royal wedding.
01:21:29Merry Christmas.
01:21:31Merry Christmas.
01:21:32Mm-hmm.
01:21:33Mm-hmm.
01:21:34Merry Christmas.
01:21:35Mm-hmm.
01:21:36Mm-hmm.
01:21:37Mm-hmm.
01:21:38Mm-hmm.
01:21:39Mm-hmm.
01:21:40Merry Christmas.
01:21:47Merry Christmas.
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