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by Elliott Terry Published 1 year ago Updated 1 year ago
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What is'a Christmas Prince'about?

The cutesy, Hallmark-esque movie ended up striking gold and attracting a cult following. The fairytale premise follows an average girl from New York falling in love and getting into a relationship with a foreign prince. Thanks to Rose McIver and Ben Lamb's performances, Netflix went on to produce a sequel called A Christmas Prince: A Royal Wedding.

Is Netflix's'a Christmas Prince'a Christmas movie?

Netflix's A Christmas Prince is a holiday franchise with a huge cult following. But even diehard fans may have missed these errors and hidden details. In 2017, Netflix released A Christmas Prince, one of its first feature holiday films. The cutesy, Hallmark-esque movie ended up striking gold and attracting a cult following.

Who are the actors in a Christmas Prince?

A Christmas Prince is a 2017 American Christmas romantic comedy film directed by Alex Zamm, written by Karen Schaler and Nathan Atkins and stars Rose McIver, Ben Lamb, Tom Knight, Sarah Douglas, Daniel Fathers, Alice Krige and Tahirah Sharif. The film was released on Netflix on November 17, 2017.

How many ‘Christmas Prince’ movies are there?

Currently, there are three parts to the Christmas Prince saga. The first movie, A Christmas Prince, was released on Netflix in 2017 and drew many into the wholesome love story of “playboy” Prince Richard (Ben Lamb) and the promising “young journalist,” Amber (Rose Mclver).

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Is there going to be a movie 4 of A Christmas Prince?

Although Netflix has no solid plans to make a fourth A Christmas Prince movie, McIver hopes one can be made soon, and she even has a title in mind. In an interview with Variety after the Ghosts Season 1 finale aired, McIver suggested that a fourth movie in the franchise be called A Christmas Second Royal Baby.

How many Christmas Prince films are there?

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How many Aldovia movies are there?

three Christmas Prince filmsThe royal castle of Aldovia, seen in all three Christmas Prince films, is actually Peleș Castle, located in Sinaia, Romania. On December 5, a new movie (and country, and baby) joined the Christmas Prince cinematic universe.

Is there a second part to A Christmas Prince?

Currently, there are three parts to the Christmas Prince saga. The first movie, A Christmas Prince, was released on Netflix in 2017 and drew many into the wholesome love story of “playboy” Prince Richard (Ben Lamb) and the promising “young journalist,” Amber (Rose Mclver).

Is Netflix going to make another Christmas Prince movie?

It seems fans hoping for a fourth film in Netflix's A Christmas Prince franchise will have to wait at least one more year for a return to the fictional kingdom of Aldovia.

Is there a Christmas with a Prince 3?

Christmas with a Prince: The Royal Baby is the third installment and, far as I know, brings back the entire cast. Probably some plot spoilers.

Is lavania real country?

Where is Lavania, is it a real country? Although it sounds a bit like Latvia, Lithuania, or Albania, the land where the cheesy royal family lives is a made-up country, like fictional nations Aldovia and Penglia from The Royal Wedding Netflix movie series.

Is montenaro a real country?

While Montenaro is sadly a fictional land belonging to the NCU (Netflix Christmas Universe), all the castles, gardens, and stately homes used for filming do exist in real life… and many are open for visits/special occasions like weddings.

Is A Christmas Prince based on a true story?

To be clear, this isn't a movie based on the Sussexes or anything. It's purely fiction, though McIver did tell Glamour last year the cast and crew watched Markle while working on the franchise's second movie (A Christmas Prince: The Royal Wedding).

Why did they replace the dad in A Christmas Prince?

Amber's dad, Rudy, was completely recast for the new sequel, "A Christmas Prince: Royal Wedding." We didn't even notice the character was recast until revisiting the first film. Upon further investigation, it's very clear that the character was rewritten to bring more comedy to the movie.

Where is Aldovia country?

Aldovia is a mountainous central European nation situated to the south of Belgravia; its main export is wooden Christmas decorations. The kingdom is most prominently featured in Netflix's Christmas Prince trilogy, which follows the interpersonal drama of the royal family, the Charltons.

Are A Christmas Prince and princess switch connected?

And we can finally answer that question: YES! Netflix has been dropping hints that the movies are all connected since 2018, when in The Holiday Calendar, the main character is watching two other Netflix Christmas movies—Christmas Inheritance and A Christmas Prince.

How many Hallmark Prince movies are there?

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Is A Christmas Prince based on a true story?

To be clear, this isn't a movie based on the Sussexes or anything. It's purely fiction, though McIver did tell Glamour last year the cast and crew watched Markle while working on the franchise's second movie (A Christmas Prince: The Royal Wedding).

Where is Aldovia in the world?

Aldovia is a mountainous central European nation situated to the south of Belgravia; its main export is wooden Christmas decorations. The kingdom is most prominently featured in Netflix's Christmas Prince trilogy, which follows the interpersonal drama of the royal family, the Charltons.

Why did they change Rudy in A Christmas Prince?

Amber's dad, Rudy, was completely recast for the new sequel, "A Christmas Prince: Royal Wedding." We didn't even notice the character was recast until revisiting the first film. Upon further investigation, it's very clear that the character was rewritten to bring more comedy to the movie.

What is the fourth Christmas Prince movie?

Speaking with The Wrap while promoting A Christmas Prince 3, McIver suggested that perhaps the fourth film be titled A Christmas Prince: The Royal Couple’s Counseling and put a fun spin on the pair dealing with life as a married couple.

When will Christmas Prince 4 be released on Netflix?

Should Netflix greenlight the fourth film for 2021, it is likely the film would follow a similar release as the prior films which suggests A Christmas Prince 4 could arrive as early as Dec. 3, 2021.

Is there a Christmas Prince 4?

A Christmas Prince 4 release date. At this time, Netflix has not officially confirmed plans for A Christmas Prince 4 which means there is no official release date for the film; however, that doesn’t mean we can’t speculate about the film’s premiere date. Given that A Christmas Prince is a holiday franchise, it would be safe to assume Netflix would ...

Is Netflix a holiday movie?

When it comes to holiday movies, Netflix has quickly become a destination spot for feel-good holiday films rivaled only by Hallmark. In addition to standalone features, Netflix has managed to introduce several beloved holiday franchises including the Christmas Prince franchise.

Will Rose McIver be in Christmas Prince 4?

Should Netflix greenlight A Christmas Prince 4 it seems safe to assume both Rose McIver and Ben Lamb will return to reprise their roles as Queen Amber and King Richard of Aldovia. We can’t imagine the franchise proceeding without the iconic duo and both McIver and Lamb have expressed interest in returning to the franchise — even going as far as to make a surprise cameo in The Princess Switch 2.

Where is the Christmas Prince set?

All Christmas Prince films are set in the fictional country of Aldovia. Since they take place around Christmastime, we usually see the castle, streets, and woods covered in snow. The snowy landscape and deep forest create a similar aesthetic to Disney's Beauty and the Beast' s winter scene.

Why is the baby shower cancelled in Christmas Prince?

After a treaty goes missing in A Christmas Prince: A Royal Baby, the palace is on lockdown until they find who took it. Due to the severity of the situation and Amber's stress (not to mention a massive snowstorm), her baby shower is canceled.

What is Emily's crush' name in A Christmas Prince?

The kids are running around, excited from all the sugar they're eating. We then see Emily designing her cookies with the help of her crush, Tom. After touching her little nose, Tom realizes she has icing all over it. When we first see the icing, it's on the left side of her body. As the camera moves, we then see it's on her right side. But when Tom helped her clean it off, it was magically on the center of her nose. Whoops!

How does Rudy get Emily in the Christmas spirit?

You don't even need to be a professional to know how to do this! Yet, in the second film, Rudy is getting Emily in the Christmas spirit by making snow angels with her in the forest. When Amber goes to take a picture of the moment, her finger is completely covering her phone's lens.

A Christmas Prince movies

Currently, there are three parts to the Christmas Prince saga. The first movie, A Christmas Prince, was released on Netflix in 2017 and drew many into the wholesome love story of “playboy” Prince Richard (Ben Lamb) and the promising “young journalist,” Amber (Rose Mclver).

Will there be A Christmas Prince 4?

As of this weekend, on Nov. 28, 2021, it still remains unknown whether Netflix has any plans to continue the Christmas Prince franchise for a fourth installment or not. Nothing official concerning the future of the franchise has been announced.

Hollywood's skewed portrayal of journalism

"A Christmas Prince" isn't the first movie that made getting your foot into the door for writing careers look way too easy, and it won't be the last. When it comes to the journalism or publishing grind, there are very few positions available for a massive amount of people who want to make writing their career.

You probably can't find Aldovia on a map

Calling all world history buffs: Aldovia isn't actually real, is it? A kingdom whose most significant decision each year revolves around what Christmas tree to choose seems like a fairy tale, and that's because it is. If you take out a map of the world and scan it for the Christmas kingdom, you're not going to find one.

Wait, doesn't this seem familiar?

Did anyone get some prickling feelings of déjà vu watching the "A Christmas Prince" series? If you did, you might just be a '90s kid. Anyone who watched "The Prince & Me" franchise back in 2004 may have noticed more than a few similarities between the sequence of events in both movies.

New king, who dis?

Despite what cutesy Christmas movies may tell you, it's not exactly easy to enact new laws — even when you're a king. The premise of the first "A Christmas Prince" movie hinges on the revelation that Queen Helena and the late king adopted Prince Richard when he was a baby, unbeknownst to him.

That's not how royal life works

Anyone who follows the British Royal family can tell you that monarchies do not take kindly to people coming in and defying their traditions. Just ask Meghan Markle. We see this play out time and time again. The monarchy forces individuals born outside of their bubble to conform to stifling rules and regulations.

King Richard? More like King Failure

Between the late king's ornament-hidden law decrees and some kingdom-wide financial issues, Aldovia isn't exactly coming across as a very competent country. When King Richard seeks to establish some modernizations in Aldovia, money goes missing — a lot of it.

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