A Christmas Prince

Amber Moore (McIver) is a journalist, waiting for her big break.  She is sent to the country of Aldovia to cover the coronation of Prince Richard (Lamb).  Richard is a playboy and there are rumors that he will abdicate the throne.  The press conference is cancelled, but Amber refuses to give up.  When she is mistaken for Princess Emily's (Kneafsey) new tutor, Martha, she continues the charade to get her story.

Amber is introduced to the royal family and is fascinated by Richard.  He is not what she expects and she wants to know more.  She is welcomed into the palace for the holidays, along with Count Simon (Devaney), who is next in line for the throne after Richard, and Baroness Sophia (Sanders), Richard's ex.  Can she pose as Martha long enough to get the story and maybe find love?


This is a Netflix original film.  It takes place at Christmas and has beautiful scenery and elaborate decorations.  It captures the look and feel of the holidays, and ends on New Year's Eve.

The film feels like a Hallmark movie... all the right feelings, lots of schmaltz, and a happy ending.  You know how the film will end, not all the little turns in between.  Rose McIver (who I love in iZombie), is charming and enjoyable as the lead.  Honor Kneafsey is excellent as Emily.  The cast is decent, with the exception of Theo Devaney and Emma Louise Sanders.  Devaney and Sanders are one dimensional characters, mostly serving as mustache-twirling villains.  They aren't terrible, just boring.

This is a harmless, heartwarming Christmas film.  Enjoyable and charming.

The film was popular and Netflix decided to return to the kingdom of Aldovia for additional films: A Christmas Prince: The Royal Wedding in 2018 and A Christmas Prince: The Royal Baby in 2019.

A Christmas Prince (2017) 92 minutes
Director: Alex Zamm
Starring: Rose McIver as Amber Moore
Ben Lamb as Prince Richard
Alice Krige as Queen Helena
Theo Devaney as Count Simon
Emma Louise Sanders as Baroness Sophia
Sarah Douglas as Mrs. Averill
Honor Kneafsey as Princess Emily
Tom Knight as Prime Minister Denzil
Daniel Fathers as Rudy
Amy Marston as Max Golding