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So darling,

when you wake up in the morning,

find a note under your tree. Hope you

know that it's for me. Sincerely

Christmas.

So dearest,

I think it's [music] time for you to

hear this.

You're the only one I see and all of you

truly sincerely [singing] Christmas.

[music]

Sincerely

Christmas.

Sincerely [music]

Christmas.

Sincerely [singing]

Christmas.

[music]

Have a good Christmas everyone. I'll

miss you.

>> Felicity,

why have you got boxes?

>> I told you that today was going to be my

last day.

>> Your last day?

>> Well, you didn't make me a partner.

>> There's something we need to discuss.

Follow me.

Princess Juliet is getting married.

Royal wedding.

That's a big get. Except she's not

marrying a royal.

Look, all night and royals have to marry

other royals. It's their one rule. If

they choose to marry a subject, [music]

then they give up their claim to the

throne.

>> I I'm sorry. I don't I don't follow.

>> Okay. Look, with this wedding, her

brother, Prince Vincent, will become the

heir. Only he's been so private and

secretive up till now. There's going to

be a huge buzz.

>> That's great. But I am leaving.

>> You can't leave. Not now.

We got the job.

>> Okay. Look, you plan this royal wedding

and I'll make you a partner.

Are you serious?

Think of it as a Christmas gift.

>> Deal. Okay, deal. This is going to be

great. No, I won't let you down. I I

really promise.

>> Uh, where are you going?

>> Oh, well, I'm I'm taking Juni home to my

parents for the holidays.

>> It's a night in royal wedding,

>> right? And all night in royals get

married on Christmas Day.

So, we're not going to grandma and

grandpa's for Christmas.

>> No, you'll come with me to Nighton.

>> Nighton? What? Where is that?

>> It's a very, very small principality.

What's a principality? Think of it like

a

a little mini country, you know, run by

a prince.

>> Yeah, but what about Christmas?

>> We'll still have Christmas.

>> Why?

>> Just hear me out, okay?

Look, if I do this royal wedding and it

all goes well, then I'll finally become

a partner.

This is a big deal for us, Juny. So,

look, we're going to have to leave

pretty soon. Got a flight to catch.

But I still got to take a few more shots

for class. My teacher wants candidates

from around the city.

>> Okay, fine. 10 minutes. Huh? And I'm

going to sit here and do some research

on the night.

Okay, see here.

Prince who never shows himself to the

press.

It's just weird.

>> But your highness, we we must [music]

fly to Nighton.

>> Can't we just fly tonight and tomorrow?

Let's go ice skating in Central Park.

We'll see the tree at Rockefeller

Center. One normal American holiday

night before I lose any form of privacy.

>> But sir, we we really do have little

time until Christmas and the

>> the wedding, right? Because all anyone

wants to talk about on Christmas is

Juliet's wedding. When's the wedding?

When's Juliet getting married? Now the

wedding's happening and everyone wants

to talk about me and I'm not even the

one getting married.

>> Sarah, I know you were hoping for a

diance with normaly. But you are about

to become the sovereign prince of

Nighton.

>> I'm at least getting a hot dog.

>> No, sir. Sir, sir, where are you going?

>> Here you go, buddy.

Enjoy.

>> Please stay where I can see you.

>> Five more minutes.

>> Hello.

>> Hey, buddy. What can I get you?

>> Uh, one, please.

>> What do you want on it?

>> What do people normally have?

>> Uh, ketchup, mustard.

>> Great. Yeah, all that.

>> Ketchup and mustard. That's right.

Hey,

there you go, buddy.

Thank you.

Magnificent. [music]

Just beautiful.

>> You want one?

>> Uhoh. I'm going to politely ask you

[music] to delete that.

>> I um I was just

>> Are you Are you with an outlet? How old

are you?

>> It's just [music] a picture.

>> I'd really appreciate it if you could

delete that photo.

>> Hey,

>> not even supposed to be here.

>> What? Eating a hot dog?

>> Back away from my daughter.

>> Your daughter?

>> Yeah. Is there a reason you're picking

on a 12-year-old kid? [music]

>> She started it. You can't fool me. I

know she's working for someone.

working for someone.

>> Look, I'm really sorry, but I can't risk

that picture going anywhere.

>> For your information, [music]

she's taking pictures for a school

photography class, and [laughter]

I don't know who you think you are, but

you've got a lot of nerves screaming at

a kid who's just trying to do her

homework.

>> Photography class? I uh [music] I think

it's best if we depart now, sir.

>> I think that's a good idea.

>> What a weirdo.

Felicity Preston.

>> Yes, that's me, Margarite. I'm Princess

Rene's council.

>> Oh, and who's this?

>> This is my daughter, Juny. She's a last

minute addition.

>> Charmed.

>> Nice to meet you.

Shall we?

>> The last five planners [music] were

either fired or quit because they

weren't up to the job.

>> Oh

wow. May I ask why?

>> You'll come to understand that there are

some opposing wants in terms of this

wedding. The sovereign prince and

princess would prefer to stick with

tradition. Lady Juliet lies somewhere in

the middle and George is

what is that? What is that American

idiom? A a loose cartridge cannon.

>> That's the one.

[sighs] And then there's Prince Vincent.

This wedding will put him squarely

[music] in the public eye.

>> Yeah, I noticed he's managed to keep

pretty hidden until now.

>> Well, as a second child, he has managed

to stay away from the limelight until

now. A focus on dinner and diplomats

allows one to stay behind the scenes, so

to speak. But once this wedding happens

and Princess Juliet officially steps

down, that obviously won't be possible

anymore,

>> right? And um Princess Juliet, what does

she want? I mean, after all, it is her

wedding. What Princess [music] Juliet

wants is simply to make it down the

aisle.

>> Uh what do you mean? Juliet and the

royal family are concerned that with all

the attention this wedding is inevitably

going to Ghana. Something could go

wrong.

>> Oh well, don't worry. I'm used to

dealing with [music] disasters. It

happens all the time in my line of work.

>> Tell that to the last five planners.

>> Miss Preston, might I make myself plain?

>> Sure.

>> This wedding is changing the entire face

of night and monarchy. It isn't just

[music] flowers and invitations. This is

the entire fate of the whole

principality.

Princess Juliet has made her choice.

Your job is damage [music] control in

the form of the best wedding you've ever

planned.

No pressure.

Heat. Heat.

[music]

[music]

Cool.

Follow me.

Quick, quick.

I'll show your mother to her meeting and

then I'll [music] return for you. We've

lots of candy in the kitchen.

>> No, the dinner was mostly uneventful. He

sends his regards.

>> And did the ambassador mention anything

about a relief package?

>> Yes, he's on board with our proposal.

Anything

else to report?

No, sir. It was a very successful trip.

>> Then we should discuss the bigger matter

of the wedding and your succession.

>> Yes, of course. Because my succession is

what really matters. Forget the aid

package to help refugees or the new

hospital wing. Let's all talk about pomp

and [music] ceremony.

>> Well, with or without your sarcasm, the

wedding is happening in 10 days. [music]

Now, if I'm to hand over the reigns,

then you

>> I don't want you to hand over the reigns

to [music] me. Juliet was born to rule.

Why? Why can't we carry on as we always

have?

>> Well, Juliet knows the tradition. If she

doesn't marry another royal, then the

responsibility of ruling passes [music]

to the next in line.

>> I know the history.

>> Then why do you seem so keen to forget

it?

Vincent, you're back.

>> Juliet, it's good to see you.

>> The new wedding planner arrives any

moment. [music]

She's American.

>> Is she?

>> Didn't you read the brief I sent you?

>> Sorry, I didn't have the time.

>> Let's just hope this one lasts.

Oh,

thank you,

>> Miss Preston.

>> Thank you so much for coming.

>> Oh, please call me Felicity.

>> I totally messed that up, didn't I?

>> That was a lovely greeting. You did it

perfectly.

>> Oh,

>> but it hasn't been used since the 1800s,

>> right? Well, you know, I [music]

researched and

don't trust the internet, right?

>> It's no concern of mine whether or not

you know the proper royal greetings.

What's important to me are your planning

[music] skills. I was so charmed by the

feature of your work in Modern Bridal

Magazine. The way you so seamlessly

blended classic style with modern

touches. I called Willamina and insisted

on you.

>> Oh, you did?

That's very kind. [music] Thank you. I

think you might be the one wedding

planner on the planet who can pull this

off.

>> So, what's first?

>> Well, generally I [music] like to meet

the couple together, get an idea of your

your shared tastes and build a vision

from there.

>> Sounds delightful. Ah, this is my

brother, Prince Vincent. Vince, I'd like

you to meet Felicity, the new wedding

planner.

>> You're the prince?

>> You're the planner?

>> Sorry. Do you two know each other?

No,

>> definitely not.

>> Why do I sense there's a story here?

>> Oh, well, there is a story. All right.

[clears throat]

>> Would you like to tell it?

>> Well, we we were in the park. We we ran

into each other in the park. I was

getting a hot dog.

>> A hot dog?

>> It's not important. Uh Juliet, can I

speak with you?

>> No.

>> Yes. Yes.

>> You have to find someone else.

Absolutely not. We're out of time. And

Felicity is the planner I want. I've

already politely attempted this big

royal wedding with mother's planners,

and no one has been able to pull it off.

You're the one who convinced them to let

me marry George in the first place.

>> There has to be someone else.

>> There isn't. She's staying. That's that.

>> Okay. If you insist.

>> Well, since you two are already

acquainted,

shall we?

That would be wonderful.

>> As I'm sure you've learned from your

research, Christmas is extremely

important for Nighton. All Night and

Royals merry on Christmas Day. I was

reading that, except I kept finding

conflicting accounts as to how the

tradition started. And given how the

internet failed me on the greetings,

perhaps I [music] should just go

straight to the source. It

>> began in the 16th century with Prince

Frederick and Cassandra.

>> And they married on Christmas Day.

>> Oh, they did more than just marry. All

our traditions are because of them.

>> Cassandra was not a royal. Prince

Frederick was actually quite ahead of

his time marrying a woman that was not

titled.

>> He went to great lengths to woo her and

win her affection. He offered her gifts.

He even secretly entered a tournament

dueling with the great Sir Lawrence.

Prince Frederick was so madly in love

with Cassandra that he said he would

give up [music] his title if that's what

it took to be with her.

>> Frederick ultimately stepped down from

his royal duties, but not before

everyone had fallen for their love

story.

>> And we still recreate the traditions. So

when I met George, I knew what it meant.

None of the royal suitors made me feel

the way he did.

>> Oh, I see. So I I'm not just overseeing

the wedding.

>> Correct. You'll also be overseeing the

[music] giftgiving ceremony where

Vincent formally accepts his new role.

We like to call that the opening bell.

And then there's the royal proclamation

and the fencing tournament and of course

the wedding.

>> Great.

Lots to do. But

>> would you show Felicity to her room? I

have a meeting with the philanthropic

society.

>> My room at the hotel.

>> Oh no. Don't be silly. You'll stay here.

At the palace.

>> Really? At the palace.

>> We have enough press sniffing around.

And since Vincent isn't planning on

officially debuting as the next in line

publicly until the opening bell

ceremony, it's best that you stay here

to avoid too much coming [music] and

going. We have more than enough room. I

assure you. I'll see you both tonight at

dinner.

>> Shall we?

So, you're a prince who skulks around in

parks fighting children? H

>> I went to the park to get a hot dog cuz

I'd never had one,

>> clearly.

>> And your daughter took a picture of me.

I'm very private and I'm about to be

taken public.

So, I may have overreacted.

Look, I just wanted to spend my last few

moments where I didn't have to think

about royal protocol or expectation.

The rest of my [music] life is about to

be press foder.

>> I can understand that.

>> I'm sorry. [music] I didn't intend to

upset you or your

>> Mom, you've got to check out our room

>> daughter.

>> Uh Juny, listen to me. This is Vincent.

[music]

He's the prince. He's what now?

>> Prince Vincent is the heir of Nighton

after his [music] sister's wedding.

>> Seriously, him?

>> Yes. And I apologize for my behavior at

the park.

>> I thought you were paparazzi trying to

get a photo of me before the wedding.

>> And we will make sure that that photo

doesn't get out.

>> Right, Juny?

>> Of course. Your highness.

>> Vincent is just fine.

Well, if Juny knows the way to your

room, I'll leave you to it.

>> Okay, let's go.

>> [bell]

>> Okay. So, you're going to have to be

good and not be in the way around the

palace. Okay.

>> Are we going to have any time for

Christmas while we're here?

>> What?

didn't even get [music] to decorate a

tree at home.

You know what? You're right.

Hey, we'll just [music] decorate this

tree right here.

>> It's already decorated.

>> Mhm. But not the way we want it to be.

And I brought this.

>> My favorite one.

>> Yeah. Now that's our tree.

>> Are we going to have any time together?

>> Of course. You know, every free second I

have, I'm going to spend it with you.

>> And the rest of the time, you have to

hang out with Princess Juliet and her

brother.

>> Don't remind me, please.

>> He seems nice.

>> Really? Yeah. He just seems stressed out

to me. You know, usually it's people

actually getting married that you have

to worry about.

>> Is that what happened with dad?

>> Kind of.

come and sit down with them.

Um,

>> so your dad and I, we were already

technically married. [music] It was

planning our belated wedding reception

that made him freak out.

>> How,

you know, weddings,

they put a lot into perspective.

And for your dad and I, we just

realized that we were better off apart.

You know, we were just just too young.

>> You mean he realized?

>> He was right.

>> And I like it being just the two of us,

huh? Don't you

>> You don't want a [music] big wedding one

day,

>> Juny? Where are all these questions

coming from?

>> I don't know. I've never seen you in

love. Don't you think that's kind of

weird?

>> Well, I love you, crazy kid. Now, please

go and have a shower. Okay. Look, you

smell like an [music] airplane. Go on.

Thank you.

>> So, Felicity.

>> Yes, your highness.

>> Have you ever planned a wedding of this

caliber? Well, I've been at my current

firm for 5 years,

but I've planned my fair share of

events.

Uh, before that, I was a general event

planner.

Bam mitzvah, corporate events, you know,

anything really.

But I realized pretty quickly that

weddings were my passion. And that

that's when I went to work for

Willamina.

And you believe children's birthday

parties and corporate lunchons have

adequately prepared you for this?

I know weddings,

they're my calling.

>> And why are you so drawn to weddings,

Miss President?

>> Because how a couple starts their

journey together matters.

I love playing a small part in creating

a a vision that only becomes more

beautiful over time.

>> Do you have anyone special, Felicity?

>> I did.

But that didn't work out.

I'm sorry to hear that. It's okay.

[laughter]

[gasps]

Turns out I'm better at other people's

love lives than my own.

It's okay. [laughter]

But you know enough about me. What about

you and George? How did you two meet?

>> Come to think of it, I'm not actually

sure where George and I met.

>> I went to school with George. I just

feel like I've known George my whole

life.

>> Well, then there's a lot of shared

history we can draw from to personalize

your wedding.

>> So long as the [music] personalization

doesn't conflict with tradition.

>> Of course, [laughter]

>> there isn't a dungeon I should be aware

of, right? [laughter]

>> Yes. In the West Wing.

Legend has [music] it that the

tournament is where Prince Frederick

really won Cassandra's heart during a

sword fight. So, the tournament has to

be a critical component of the wedding.

>> Sword fighting?

Isn't that dangerous? Don't people like

die? [laughter]

>> We've long since switched over to

fencing. Don't worry, it's perfectly

safe. So, after Prince Frederick

defeated Sir Lawrence, he approached

Cassandra and she offered him her scarf.

She held it out and said, "Good sir, for

your bravery, a token."

Then he took his helmet off and it was

Frederick the prince. Cassandra swooned

and it was at that moment the entire

principality knew they were going to be

married. That's really romantic, isn't

it? Such a small gesture, a simple

handing over of a scarf carrying so much

meaning. We have quite the superstition

about it.

>> But George, he's not going to be

fencing, is he?

>> No. Vincent said,

"Excuse me one moment.

Oh,

don't mind if I do.

You got to be kidding me.

>> Where's Juliet?

>> She had to She had to take a call.

>> Oh, hand me that [music] scarf.

>> Me?

>> Yes. I'm here to rehearse.

What am I supposed to do with it?

[music]

>> Just hand it to me.

>> Am I allowed to touch that?

>> It's a scarf. Won't bite.

>> I accept your decision and my fate.

>> Huh?

>> That's my line. I say it after Juliet

hands me the scarf

>> and after she says,

>> "Good sir, for your bravery, a token."

>> Exactly.

>> Not really historically accurate, but

it's become part [music] of the

pageantry.

[applause]

That was perfect. Fingers crossed

[music] it goes like that on the day.

>> I do think if we could arrange to have

the sleeves altered, it might make the

dress more modern.

>> I'll arrange that with a designer.

>> Juliet

>> George

>> decided to partake in a tournament after

all.

>> Well, I did lead the national fencing

team for seven years and beat you for

captain at St. Michaels. Barely.

[laughter]

>> Oh, George, this is Felicity Preston,

our wedding planner.

>> Pleasure to make your acquaintance.

>> Likewise. Traditionally, the groom has

to take on the new heir, but George

wasn't into the [music] sword fighting

tradition, but I convinced him.

>> Well, at least I'll have a worthy

opponent.

>> Brush up on those skills, Vincent.

Wouldn't want to break tradition to have

the prince lose.

>> No, don't worry. We'll honor tradition.

Lovely to meet you, Felicity.

I have my own list of tasks from my

delightful fiance that I must attend to.

>> Don't we have arrangements to look at?

>> Yes. Shall we?

>> We have some arrangements.

Oh, it's a beautiful plate. Remember

that one? that one as well.

>> What do you think?

>> It's the same arrangement your father

and I had.

>> Yes, it's a classic.

It certainly is a a strong option.

But um what if

it would be the end of the monarchy?

>> Emerald and gold are jewelerish and

banner colors. Our nations haven't

gotten along since plague [music] times.

Though it is pretty

crimson and gold it is. Then

may I just

go ahead.

Yes, it's perfect.

>> I suppose if you like it, Juliet, then

uh then it will do. Okay, so we'll take

that one then.

M delicious.

Okay, what is the deal? You guys look

like kids being forced to eat your

broccoli?

>> It's fruit cake. And shouldn't this be

George's job?

>> You know, you have to be here. It's

tradition that the [music] family's

involved, and I can't have too many

opinions.

Now, it's not the most scrumptious, but

this is what night and wedding cakes are

made of.

>> Is it really that bad?

>> See for yourself.

Okay, I see what you mean. Um,

>> can't we just ask him to make you

something that you two actually like?

>> Not possible. This is the cake that's

expected.

>> Does everything have to be about

tradition?

>> Okay, tell you what, it's a tiered

wedding cake, right?

>> Seven to be precise.

>> Okay, so six tiers can be

whatever that is. [music] And the top

tier can be something that Princess

Juliet actually wants because this is

going to be a photograph moment. Okay,

nice cake means nice smiles means great

photos. So, um, what are we thinking?

Um, red velvet or chocolate. [music] Uh,

maybe we can do something festive.

Peppermint, gingerbread.

>> Oh, George loves gingerbread.

>> He used to steal it from the kitchen at

school.

Sir, could we have a gingerbread

flavored cake? Maybe with some icing

sugar and a sprig of holly on top.

Felicity, you are a genius.

Which one do you prefer, sir?

>> No. No. You don't actually use those to

summon your staff, right?

>> These are for the royal giftgiving

ceremony. The opening bell.

>> Right. Um,

>> why a bell exactly?

>> In the legend, Frederick took a bell

from his own sleigh after the first time

he saw Cassandra, and he gave it to her

to remember him.

>> Which one do you like better?

Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait. I

thought this is supposed to be a gift

giving ceremony.

>> So,

>> she can't see the gift before she

receives it. Shouldn't it be a surprise?

>> After nearly 400 years, hardly any of

this is a surprise anymore.

>> That one. The ribbon has the traditional

colors.

>> Which one do you actually prefer?

>> The one [music] with the traditional

colors.

>> Very good.

Okay.

>> Hi, Peter. Have you seen my mom?

>> She's [music] in the study, Miss Juny.

>> Fine.

>> Ooh, cake. Can I have a slice?

>> Oh, Princess Juliet. This is my

daughter, Juny.

>> Oh, what a lovely surprise.

>> Study that Curts thing you were

practicing earlier.

>> Oh, no need for that. Please come and

join us, Juny. Thanks. Okay.

I really could have used a crash course

on royal etiquette because I'm pretty

sure that Princess Rene wants to banish

me.

>> We need to avoid any faux paw.

>> Exactly. When were you going to tell me

that Princess Juliet specifically

requested me?

>> Did she? Oh, I I don't remember.

>> Well, look, if I'm going to be a

partner, then no more games.

I would never.

>> I'm serious. You can't just twist me

into doing your bidding.

>> I'm not. I just needed to make sure you

didn't leave the firm.

>> And can you blame me? You're my best

planner.

>> Don't hang up.

Uh,

sorry.

I was looking for a late night snack.

>> We had the same idea.

>> Do you want a slice?

>> Yes, please.

Thank you.

>> Great idea. By the way, this cake is

much better than a fruit cake.

>> Honestly, fruit cake is the worst.

>> Do Americans eat fruitc cake at

Christmas or is it just nightens that

are stuck with it?

>> Um, some do. My family though, we like

to use it as a football.

>> What?

>> Yep. Fruitcake. Football. Um,

so my great aunt, she sends us one for

Christmas every year, but my dad

absolutely hates this stuff. So when I

was little, he used to let us use Aunt

Gigi's fruitc cake as a bomb.

>> That's a It's a fun family tradition.

>> It is. Yeah.

>> I miss them.

>> Junior and I, we were supposed to go and

visit this year. I imagine it's

difficult being so far away during the

holiday.

>> Yeah, it is.

You know, my family is nuts about

Christmas, so they're pretty

disappointed that we're not there.

>> I'm sorry.

I just wish that my family's traditions

were as unpredictable [music] as yours.

>> So, um

it's a bit silly, right? I mean, the the

bell That's royalty for you. An endless

loop of sameness that goes on and on

until the people get fed up enough to

overthrow you.

>> Big day tomorrow.

>> Yes. My official release to the hounds.

>> You really don't like being in the

spotlight, do you? Well,

I've always known [music] that at some

point if Juliet and George stayed

together that my life would cease to be

my own,

that I'd have to step up.

As Christmas has always been to me, a

reminder [music] that someday my

number's going to be called, that my

fate is to rule,

but as soon as she marries, I belong to

Nighton.

So, I just wanted to try to live a

normal life for as long as I could

before I have to live under the

microscope permanently.

>> I see.

>> Thing is,

Juliet and I have never spoken about it.

I know that she doesn't want to step

down,

but she can't [music] bear the thought

of losing George.

>> I'm sorry. I I

>> No, it's okay.

I just have so little time left to be

normal. or my version of it.

>> Can't you say no?

Just change the tradition.

>> Marrying a non-royal and therefore

choosing to step aside is it's been a

rule for centuries.

It

>> just seems [music] to me that you and

Princess Juliet are happy with the way

things are.

Wouldn't your parents at least listen?

>> You don't know [music] my parents.

Well, it's late.

I [music] should get some rest.

>> Good night.

>> Night.

This gift

of country

sentence

this.

>> Here you are.

>> How are you holding up?

>> Uh, great. If it wasn't 1,000° in this

thing.

>> Oh, not to worry. Uh,

>> may I?

>> Thank you.

>> You're going to be great.

So, you just go out there, say some

things, give her the bell. That's it.

Right.

>> Right.

You know, the one thing about tradition

is

everybody knows what's going to happen.

>> True.

>> Are you ready?

>> Ready as I'll ever be.

[music]

>> [music]

[music]

[music]

>> I offer this gift a symbol of my love

[music] for this country,

for your love for your chosen husband,

and

[music] my acceptance to rule in your

place.

[music]

[music] Why, whatever could it be?

A bell.

[music]

The opening bell has rung.

[music]

[applause]

[music]

That was the wrong bell. No, it

absolutely was the right one. [music]

>> [music]

>> to a successful launch

>> here. Here

>> here.

[bell]

>> The list of [music] publications who

have reached out for exclusive

interviews is unbelievably long. So, I

think we should be strategic in which

outlet we offer it to.

>> Or how about for now we just try to

enjoy dinner?

>> No, Juliet is right. We have to think

about who we want to give the exclusive

to.

>> Well, since there's still a lot to plan,

perhaps we can start with the

proclamation. Talk through your address.

>> Princess, there's an urgent message for

you.

>> Pardon me a moment.

>> Everything [music] all right?

>> I'm not sure.

>> Leaving for how long?

>> Maybe a few days.

>> A few days. The wedding is in 5 days.

The the [music] proclamation in two. The

tournament's in four. We're running out

of time.

>> I know, but I should be with George's

mother. You two can handle the planning

while I'm gone. And we'll be back in

time for the proclamation and the

tournament.

>> Okay. But I I'll call you and make sure

you approve of everything.

>> Not necessary. I trust you and Vincent.

I'm sure whatever [music] you both come

out both will be lovely.

>> Give George's mother, my love.

>> I will. Thank you.

>> [music]

>> I

I really can't understand why anyone

enjoys being famous.

>> Try not to think about it. But I

positioned the ceremony so you'll be out

of paparazzi view.

>> Perfect.

Is it

in here? We'll stage the wedding

ceremony just with close family.

We can make the space look [music] more

intimate and romantic.

>> How about some candles along here?

>> Yeah, that's that's a good idea. [music]

Yeah, I could organize that.

>> Is Is there anything else [music] that

we need to do or I trust whatever

decisions you make

>> in [music] that case? No.

>> Can we play a game or something?

>> I'm sorry. She's [music] a little bit

pent up,

>> Julie. Since I've been working. I think

playing a game sounds like a perfect

idea.

>> Really?

>> You ever heard of cricket?

>> What? Like the bug?

>> What's this?

>> Oh dear.

>> All right,

>> I see what you're doing. Show me your

swing.

>> All right, you're closing your eyes.

>> No matter what, keep your eye on the

ball.

>> [singing]

>> You're up.

>> Are you ready?

>> Ready.

>> All right.

>> That was so cool.

>> All right, Felicity.

>> I can have you BEHEADED FOR THAT.

NO, ACTUALLY WE

>> WE CAUGHT a six.

>> Six.

[laughter]

>> Right. My turn.

>> Sorry, Peter. I believe that's out, sir.

>> I want another guard. Arm yourself.

>> Very well. And

>> oh no, I am safe.

>> Get it all. Get it all. Oh yeah,

[singing]

>> that was fun.

>> It was fun.

>> You know, I don't think a night and

royal has had such a poor battle showing

since Prince Alfred nearly [music] lost

the northern region of the principality

in 1350.

>> Okay, you ready?

>> Thanks for doing [music] that.

>> Um, two, Judy needed it.

>> You know what? I guess I needed it, too.

I [music] just have been so distracted

by my work. I [clears throat]

>> got it.

>> Just don't think I've made the holiday

very fun for her.

>> I know what you mean.

>> Sometimes duty can overshadow your own

needs.

>> Can I ask you something?

>> That way.

>> Go ahead.

>> Just you and Princess Juliet, you seem

to have very different approaches.

Yes, Juliet is much more comfortable

with the spotlight.

>> I know you think this press attention is

a bad thing,

but what if it was a chance to show the

world the work you do? The charities,

uh, the diplomatic efforts. [music]

Could be good to put that out there.

>> Maybe,

but I think being a second [music] in

line royal means that I can focus on

helping people and not on being a

celebrity.

There's so much press. You have to

tailor everything to fit a narrative. If

I'm going to rule, I don't want to have

to be looking over my shoulder the

entire time.

Can I ask you something?

>> Sure.

>> You said at dinner the other night that

you were engaged before. Is that Jun's

father? What happened?

>> Actually, we [music] were married.

He was my college sweetheart.

I finally [music] convinced him to let

us celebrate our belated wedding

reception. I had everything planned. Um,

dressed that looked like snowfall, the

lights, the venue, the meals.

>> Sounds like you had everything figured

out.

>> Uh, yeah. The only detail I missed is

that

he was no longer in it with me. He

called it off a week before.

Sorry.

>> It's okay.

>> You moved away and

>> Well, I got Juny

>> that way.

>> Yeah.

>> Okay.

>> I guess I I never really had that big

ceremony, [music]

but we legally separated after.

>> She's a good kid.

>> She is. Yeah.

>> Full of moxy. Yes,

>> Moxy. [laughter]

Oh, overflowing with it.

>> You deserve your dream wedding,

Felicity.

>> Thank you.

>> I think perhaps we'd better move inside.

The weather does appear to be on the

turn. By the way, the quartet have

arrived.

>> Uh, Peter, do you think you could take

Juny inside? She's probably freezing.

>> But, of course. Thank you, Peter.

[music]

>> [music]

>> Hey everybody, thanks for coming. Um, so

I was thinking the first dance should be

something romantic, but also something

meaningful to Juliet and George. So, um,

any suggestions?

>> Honestly, no.

Okay. Um, well, when was the last time

that you went to a dance together?

>> Um, Juliet and I danced at a gala

earlier this year.

>> And what did you dance to?

>> I can't remember. Something Bach

perhaps.

>> Okay. Um, Christmas music. Do you have

any favorites?

>> I really like the Holly and the Ivy.

Holly and the Ivy. Um, do you mind?

[music]

[music]

>> Okay. So, the dance is going to take

place here, and they can use [music] the

whole space. Now, let's just hope that

they're not the stand and sway type.

>> What's the stand and sway?

Well, it's when [music] you stand and

sway, you know, but you don't really

actually move around. I mean, this is an

ant. It should should take up space.

[music]

>> Well, I never stand and sway.

>> Really?

Well, you strike me as the

quintessential stand and sway kind of

guy.

>> Not me.

>> Really?

>> Every self-respecting royal knows a

proper waltz.

Really?

[music]

Okay.

You might be a little rusty.

>> That's all right.

Ready?

>> Mhm.

>> And

very good.

[music]

I'm good.

See how much space we're taking up?

[music]

We're standing and swaying.

>> Well, sometimes the stand and sway

[music] is exactly what's called for.

Um uh sorry.

>> Hi Juliet. Um how's how's everything

going?

>> Busy. Turns out what George's mother

really wants is attention. Listen, I

need a favor.

>> Yeah, sure. What what's up?

>> The designer can't make it all the way

here, but the fitting for my procession

dress must be done today. So, I was

hoping you could take my place at the

fitting.

>> Me?

>> Yes. We're the same size, similar build.

If the dress fits you, it will fit me.

>> But I

>> Please, I'm up to my ears here. You've

been doing such a great job. I trust

you.

>> Okay. Sure. Sure. Yeah, I can I can do

that.

>> Thank you. Thank you. You're the best.

I'll be back as soon as I can.

Good afternoon, mother.

>> What's got into you?

>> The Christmas spirit.

>> Lady Julia was hoping that we could

alter the sleeves.

Stunning.

Oh, it's you.

Did Princess Juliet not return?

>> Not yet. She asked me to fill in for

her.

>> Well, you look lovely. In another life,

you'd make a fetching royal.

>> Thank you. Well, since you have on the

dress, you may as well try on this.

>> Oh, no. No. I I insist.

You know, perhaps I've been harsh in my

reception of you.

It's okay. I understand weddings can be

overwhelming,

and I know how important tradition is to

you and your family.

It's odd. The other planners couldn't

get Vincent to pay attention for more

than 10 minutes at a time. Ever since he

was a child, it's like he was allergic

to anything wedding related.

Oh, I have noticed that.

>> Well, his father and I may have reminded

him a bit too often of his duties should

his sister choose to marry George. It

was hard for him given that George was

his best friend. He wanted to support

them, but he knew what it meant for his

own life.

>> I get that as a parent, it can be hard

to strike a balance.

>> But he seems lighter somehow, like he's

finally enjoying himself.

>> Well, I hope so.

>> It seems you're enjoying yourself, too.

>> I I'm just doing my job, your highness.

Well, um I know that your uh fondness

for my son extends beyond your

professional duties.

>> He's just a friend,

nothing more.

>> Remember that your friendship with my

son, it it has implications for Nighton.

>> Understood.

Good.

>> Have you got any [music] fives?

>> Go fish.

>> Okay. Have you got a jack?

Oh, yeah.

Have you got any sixes?

>> No. No. [clears throat] Mom, you're not

in the game.

>> Oh, I see.

>> Have you got

uh three?

>> Go fish.

Have you got a 10?

>> Go fish.

>> Juny Preston. Mom, you're not even in

the game.

>> I knew it.

>> I think I'm going to have to be in the

game.

>> No,

>> I've even got a cheater in our mix.

>> I'm not a chef. I think I'm going to

have to referee a cheater.

>> I think I'm going to have

>> I must warn you, young lady. The

penalties are not cheating. What are the

>> Your Highness,

I think we may have a problem. Sir,

>> what's going on?

>> Oh no.

>> What is this? It seems the press got

hold of Jun's camera.

>> What? How?

>> Was left lying on the ground. Anyone in

want of a quick new stir would have

lapped it up.

>> Actually, people seem to like this new

image.

>> Really?

>> Yeah. Look, uh, so refreshing to see a

royal acting normal and Prince Vincent

is so down to earth.

>> Ladies, can you give Vincent and I a

moment alone?

>> You know, there's a way that you'd be

able to spin this. Felicity.

Yes, father.

>> I know this isn't what you wanted,

but the wedding [music] is going ahead

and we have to stick to tradition.

>> I know

>> your sister has made her choice. We can

respect that. But if you choose to love

a non-royal, too, there are no more

heirs.

I understand.

>> And be careful of this man of the people

image.

You're the future prince.

Remember that.

>> Yes, father.

>> So, we have [music] the choice of two

seating arrangements.

>> What do you think?

>> I like the first arrangement better.

>> This one? H. Yeah, me too.

Well, let's take a break.

You know, since [music] guests are going

to be out in the garden till late, I've

been thinking of doing some festive

lights.

>> That sounds good.

>> I know. Yeah, it's not traditional, but

I do think it'll add something.

>> I agree.

I found a local artist who um makes

snowflake lights. And because they're

snowflakes, each one is unique.

>> I think you might have started a new

tradition.

>> Careful.

[laughter]

Thank you.

Felicity,

>> there's something I [music] should say.

>> There's no need.

Should we go inside? It's kind of cold.

>> Yes, please.

[music]

[music]

Feeling warm enough. Ready?

Go.

>> Then this and then this.

>> Juny, [laughter]

>> I have something for you.

>> What is it?

>> An early Christmas [music] present.

>> A new camera. Awesome.

>> To replace the one that got stolen.

>> Thank you, Vincent.

>> That's really kind. Thank [music] you.

>> It's the least I could do. Guys, get

together by the tree.

Okay. Okay.

>> Closer together.

>> Just [music] um Oh, let me

>> Okay.

And smile.

Perfect.

>> How do we look?

>> Amazing.

Oh,

>> one where I don't look absolutely

ghastly. [laughter]

>> Let's go to this one.

>> Oh, no. Go back.

>> No, this one. This one's good.

>> Don't zoom in that far.

>> You're blinking in that one. [laughter]

>> No,

>> that's the perfect one. That's perfect.

Vincent,

come in here, please.

>> Yes, father.

[clears throat]

You think I don't understand your

restlessness,

but I do.

>> What do you mean?

>> I was young once.

>> I'm not rebelling.

>> Just

listen.

When I was in school, there was a girl

who

I was sure would be the love of my life.

but

she wasn't suitable.

Now, I fought with your grandfather over

it and he would never approve.

And I'm glad he didn't because if he

had, I never would have married your

mother. And your mother is the best

thing that ever happened to me. Where is

all this coming from? I need you to step

up.

For better or [music] worse, night and

law is clear.

>> I know.

>> Then be careful, Vincent.

You're towing a dangerous line.

>> I don't know what you're talking about.

>> Oh, you don't. You and this American

>> Father, please.

>> No, no, no. I may be old, but I'm not

blind.

>> We're just planning the wedding.

>> Then just plan the wedding.

Moment of truth. What's it taste like?

>> Good.

Delicious. [gasps]

>> You know, Vincent's actually kind of

cool.

>> Yeah, he is pretty cool.

>> Mom, do you like him? Like him?

>> Why are you asking me that?

>> I don't know. Well, when you're around

him, you smile in a way I'm [music] not

used to.

>> What are you talking about?

>> You just seem really happy as all.

>> Genie, look. I am here to work.

>> I know, but what if you did like him?

>> Well, there's nothing going on because

he's a client and any romance would be a

conflict of interest. Not Not to mention

the night and tradition, the rules, and

I I'm not a royal.

>> It's okay, Mom. It's okay.

Okay.

>> Like your silverware here.

>> Yes. That's it's got your silver here.

>> Julia, you're back early.

>> We need to talk.

Well,

we were just taking a break.

>> Nothing happened. It's just the press

doing what they do best, lying.

>> Yeah, this makes it look worse than it

is.

>> Now, I feel foolish.

>> Don't. We're glad you're back.

>> Come on, let's let's go get you ready

for proclamation.

Right. Yes. The proclamation.

I'm sorry I [music] accused you of

anything untoward.

>> It's okay.

That picture was was not [music]

appropriate.

>> This isn't about you.

It's about me.

>> What do you mean?

>> I've been thinking [music] a lot about

everything. Do you remember when you

said that a wedding becomes a memory

that gets better over [music] time?

>> Yeah.

>> I can't help but feel like my memory of

this period won't be as shiny as it

should be.

>> Why do you feel that?

>> I care very deeply for George, but I

hate [music] that I'm doing this to

Vincent.

I should be feeling butterflies.

Excitement.

>> But you're not feeling any of that?

>> No.

Come [music] to think of it, the only

time I ever really felt butterflies was

when I was a teenager and George

accompanied me [music] at my first ball.

There was no pressure then. No

consequences for our choices.

But you seem so [music] good at dealing

with pressure.

>> I still get that feeling in my stomach

when I see him. Of course, like I'm 15

all over again.

I just feel like such an awful person.

>> No, look, you are not an awful person.

Trust me, this happens all the time.

[music] I think when you're about to get

married, it's only natural to reflect

and and even overthink things.

>> Really?

>> Really?

Sometimes I just [music] wonder if this

is the right thing to do. Vincent has

lived his whole life having to do things

dictated by my choices. If I go through

with this wedding, I put him in a

position he never wanted to be in

and ultimately unable [music] to follow

his own heart. My happiness should not

be at the cost of his. [sighs]

>> I understand that.

When Jun's [music] father left, I

I felt so guilty. I just

I kept thinking that [music] I should

have done more to save her from the

pain.

>> That's not your fault.

>> And falling in love isn't your fault.

Only you can decide what you want.

But Vincent [music] is

he's kind

and humble and he wants what's best for

[music] his people and that's really

honorable.

>> You're right.

Let's do this [music] proclamation.

>> Okay.

>> You I knew it was a mistake to hire you,

>> mother. It's a simple misunderstanding.

>> Misunderstanding or not, this has

seriously jeopardized the royal family

standing. I will not tolerate it.

>> Now, Renada, we know the press are known

for taking things out of context.

>> Juliet, we gave your planner a chance. I

think we should consider replacing her.

>> What? No, please. I'll lose my job.

>> What's going on in here?

>> I was just explaining to our parents

about the mishap with the press.

>> Perhaps it would be best if Felicity

returned to America.

>> Absolutely not. Felicity's worked hard

on this wedding, and I won't compromise

an innocent woman's career over tabloid

smut.

>> Please, mother. She hasn't done anything

wrong. In fact, Felicity has gone above

and beyond to be helpful to me while

I've been dealing with my own doubts.

>> Fine.

But we can't have anything like this.

Understand?

>> It It won't happen again. In fact, I'll

stay back from the proclamation today

so the press aren't distracted by my

presence. I can do everything by radio.

>> Good.

I apologize. My mother can be quite

fierce in her protectiveness.

>> It's okay.

>> Well, I'll leave you two to prepare for

the proclamation.

>> [music]

[music]

>> Careful.

[music]

Thank you.

One [music] day you're going to have a

beautiful day of your own,

>> right? Someday.

>> [music]

[applause]

[music]

[applause]

[music]

>> Hi. What's the one rule I have for my

employees?

>> Don't wear open toed shoes without a

pedicure.

>> The other rule. Look,

>> nothing happened. Okay. It was just some

photographer trying to make nothing look

like something.

>> Well, this doesn't look like nothing.

>> This looks like the front cover of a

romance novel.

>> There's nothing going on.

>> Should I come out there?

>> No, absolutely not.

>> Trust me, these royals are just

>> clients. They're just clients.

>> I understand it's a lot of pressure,

>> but I'm doubting whether or not you

could handle being a [music] partner.

>> I have it under control.

>> Juliet, she trusts me.

>> I I have to go.

[music]

This is the craziest Christmas ever.

Totally [music] beats fruitc cake

football, huh?

>> The challenger today, Duke George Tomlin

IV. [applause]

[applause]

[music] Beautiful lady, I dedicate today

to you.

Is that part of the script? I don't

think so.

>> Ladies and gentlemen, Prince Vincent

Vanic IV.

[music]

[applause]

[music]

[applause]

>> Is it starting?

>> I think so.

Oh, [applause]

[applause]

God.

>> [applause]

[music]

>> Hey,

[applause]

[music]

>> [music]

[applause]

[music]

>> Final point.

[applause and music]

Ladies and gentlemen, your winner,

Prince Vincent Vanduff of Nighton.

Congratulations, your majesty. What

happens now? This is the best part. The

scarf exchange. You know what?

You'll see.

>> Good sir, for your bravery, a token. I

hand the duty to my country to you.

>> Thank you.

>> Is that supposed to happen?

>> [music]

>> Thank you, beautiful lady.

That was not good.

This is crazy.

>> [music]

>> They're calling it scarfgate. [laughter]

>> Poor Vincent and Juliet is just is one

tiny mistake.

>> According to this meme, the dropping of

the scarf is a signal of the fall of the

monarchy and the coming apocalypse.

They're saying the wedding is cursed

now. Nights are dramatic.

Is it just me or did it seem like

Princess Juliet was rooting for things

to go wrong?

I I think she's just conflicted. But I

have to be honest. Scarf did feel like a

bit of a sign.

>> Mom, are you going to be okay tomorrow

with Vincent taking up his duties?

>> Why wouldn't I be?

>> I know you say you like it just the two

of us, but it would be okay if you had a

boyfriend.

>> I know,

but I can't have Vincent.

But you deserve someone who treats you

like a princess.

>> When did you get so wise? Huh?

[laughter]

>> But it's not up to me, honey.

>> But it can be.

>> It's Christmas Eve.

Time for bed.

Love you.

>> Night.

>> Night.

What are you doing out here?

>> You scared me.

>> Wandering the grounds [music] at night

is my thing.

>> Nice wind today.

>> I dropped the scarf.

>> Doesn't matter.

>> You don't think it's a sign?

>> Sign of what?

I don't know. Maybe it's time to break

with tradition.

>> How?

>> I don't know.

[sighs]

I've got an impossible choice. If I

don't accept my new role, then we lose

the monarchy. But if I do, then my heart

is

Yeah. I think growing up hearing about

what Christmas would become for me,

the wedding it was associated with that

could change everything. I hoped I'd be

excited

when the wedding arrived.

It would be exhilarating

that maybe I'd be in love, too, with a

royal who could help me understand my

new role.

>> Are you in love?

with the royal.

>> Prince Frederick turned his whole world

upside down for Cassandra.

All of these events, all of this,

we've taken the soul out of, they were

born out of [music] true love.

And if I'm to honor the legacy that my

family's line was founded upon, then

maybe I owe it to myself and to my

people to find someone that invigorates

[music] me.

Someone who makes me happy.

>> Vincent,

>> just tell me what to do.

>> Tell you what.

>> You talk to brides and grooms all the

time.

Surely you must know what's meant

[music] to be and what's not.

>> This is not my decision.

>> Can be.

Okay.

If you can't do [music] that, then just

tell me the truth.

>> Tell you the truth about what?

>> The truth about us.

>> What about us?

>> Surely you felt it, too.

>> You want to know the truth about us?

As I'm from the other side of the world,

I don't know the first thing about

monarchy.

I'm a wedding planner.

I'm here to plan your sister's wedding,

to get a promotion, and to go home.

And you?

You're a prince.

A prince who has a duty to his family,

to his country, and to [music] most

importantly Juliet

to respect her [music] decision.

You're absolutely right.

I shouldn't have asked.

I apologize.

[snorts]

You can do this, Felicity. You can do

this. You've done this before.

>> Morning.

Merry Christmas.

>> Merry Christmas.

>> I am

got you something.

You didn't have to do this.

>> I wanted to.

This is amazing.

>> Thank you.

>> Juny helped

Have Juliet [music] and George arrived

yet?

>> Not George, but Juliet. Um,

she should be down in a minute, [snorts]

>> right?

>> Good luck,

Prince Vincent.

Thank you.

[music]

>> [music]

[music]

>> You look stunning.

>> Thank you. [music]

I didn't sleep.

Me either.

>> I shouldn't have been waiting for the

tournament [music] to go wrong, should

I?

>> I I I don't know. Goodness.

I don't want this for Vincent. How can I

be happy knowing that I've made him

miserable?

Am I making a terrible mistake?

You are going to make a wonderful bride

and Vincent [music] will make your

parents proud.

He'll rule wisely.

You can still advise.

>> Okay,

I'm ready.

Let's go.

>> Actually, I

I think it's best I don't go today.

This Christmas day. I

I should be spending it with my

daughter.

But everything is [music]

plan to the finest detail.

>> Thank you for everything.

>> I hope [music] one day you get your

dream wedding.

>> Me, too.

Well, I almost derailed a monarchy

and I'm pretty sure that willamine is

done with me forever.

>> I thought you wanted to start your own

company anyway.

>> Yeah, I do. So do it.

>> It's not that simple.

It's hard starting your own company.

>> You can do anything.

>> You know what? You're right. I can.

Let's go home. Huh?

>> Yeah. Okay. Get your stuff. Got to

finish this.

>> [music]

>> Dearly beloveds, we are gathered here

today to join George and Juliet.

>> I object.

>> We haven't gotten to that part.

>> I object to what's happening.

>> What's happening is this is all wrong.

You two are only doing this to make

everyone else happy. And I'm tired of

making my children do what everyone else

wants.

>> Here. Here.

>> Father, you don't have to do this. I

won't risk the monarchy.

>> Forget the law. We'll work something out

with the National Assembly to let Juliet

retain her title even after her

marriage.

And you

retain your freedom.

Father, is that possible?

[gasps]

>> Oh, thank goodness. Well, in that case,

I object, too.

>> Juliet, what?

>> Oh, sorry. I take it back. I got carried

away. Of course, I still want to marry

you.

Vince, you should be with someone who

makes you happy. And I think I have a

feeling who that might be.

>> Yes. Where is our American and her

moxyfilled [music] daughter?

>> I think she's in the middle of fleeing.

>> Fleeing where? back to America.

>> Stop the wedding.

>> You're about 3 minutes too late for

that.

>> I'll leave you two to it.

>> I have a wedding planner to go after.

>> Vince, go get her. [music]

>> Felicity. Wait.

>> I'm happy for you, Vincent. I truly am.

But I still have [music] my life to

worry about.

>> Just wait.

Okay. I spent a long time hating

Christmas, hating weddings, hating my

duties, all of it.

But then you showed up and I realized

that all these things [music] that I

don't enjoy, they're actually beautiful.

That the best part about traditions is

that you can always start new ones. Do

you really think we can make this work?

>> I'm in love with you, Felicity.

>> I love you, too.

[music]

[music]

>> [music]

>> This is the best Christmas ever. [music]

I'll have a lonely Christmas without

[singing]

you.

Red and green, but I'm just feeling

[singing and music] blue,

baby.

Without you,

I just don't feel that Christmas cheer.

All alone in this big old bed.

No sugar plums dancing in [music] my

head.

No you [singing]

carol, no deer hold.

I'd have a [singing] merry Christmas

[music] if you'd answer my call.

know

[music]

that I'm dead anymore.

[music]