Normally Hallmark's focus on Royal Christmases includes an idealistic over-the-top heroine, a stiff upper lip hero, a lot of unnecessary elitism and a heroine abandoning her career for love.
Luckily, this does not adhere to the old template. Instead of just one heroine we get two. Plus, we don't get the standard all or nothing plotline. All of the characters have realistic relationship discussions and the heroines choose what is best for them not their love interests.
Also, great job with European casting. When selecting faux-English royalty, Hallmark rarely chooses actors that are believably posh or have believable accents. Luckily, this time around, from the daughter, to the aunt, to the Prince himself, I absolutely believed all were upper crust.
And, as a bonus the prince and his aide were both very easy on the eyes. Double bonus, the writers created a credible child character and not a cardboard cutout.
Overall, I enjoyed the directing and the writing. The plot took time for relationship building, but didn't drag out scenes (there were some really nice very intimate moments). Also, it avoided the usual European royal meets common American stereotype with a mean bullying mother.
I'd recommend this for any anglophile who is also a Hallmark fan.
Luckily, this does not adhere to the old template. Instead of just one heroine we get two. Plus, we don't get the standard all or nothing plotline. All of the characters have realistic relationship discussions and the heroines choose what is best for them not their love interests.
Also, great job with European casting. When selecting faux-English royalty, Hallmark rarely chooses actors that are believably posh or have believable accents. Luckily, this time around, from the daughter, to the aunt, to the Prince himself, I absolutely believed all were upper crust.
And, as a bonus the prince and his aide were both very easy on the eyes. Double bonus, the writers created a credible child character and not a cardboard cutout.
Overall, I enjoyed the directing and the writing. The plot took time for relationship building, but didn't drag out scenes (there were some really nice very intimate moments). Also, it avoided the usual European royal meets common American stereotype with a mean bullying mother.
I'd recommend this for any anglophile who is also a Hallmark fan.