A Royal Christmas Holiday (2023)

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Good morning.

Let's take a look at some

of the holiday cheer

heading our way.

This weekend,

the annual Christmas Carol Fest

will be held in East Rochester.

Make sure to check it out.

It's gonna be a lot of fun.

I'm Katie Viana.

And now, back to Carol Jordan,

and good day to you.

So you see, Carol,

pumpkins aren't just

for Halloween anymore.

No, it can serve many functions

in your holiday plans.

Just think outside the box

and your pumpkin can become a beautiful

punch bowl at your family parties

or a totally organic cooking vessel

for your favorite green bean casserole.

I could go on and on and on.

Of course, you could.

Did I mention how inexpensive

a pumpkin is right now?

Yes, you did. Several times.

And it's all so, so fascinating.

But I'm afraid that's all the time

we have for today.

We'll see you again on Good Day To You.

I'm your host, Carol Jordan.

Clear.

Carol, great show again today.

Perfection as always.

And, Jane, thanks for being

with us again today, okay?

Oh, it was my pleasure.

Hey, can I get you to sign

your release, please?

Marcy?

Just a--just a minute.

Here. Carol.

Just something is stuck.

Just, you know, strangling me.

I--I got it. Hold on.

- I'm just trying to help you.

- Just get this--

- get this off of me!

- All right. Right here.

Here. Let me take that.

And there you go.

Thank you.

Who handles these things anyway?

Well, it's normally Eddie

or the sound guy, but he left last week.

That's right.

He got a better job someplace else.

I can't imagine why.

Will you be a doll

and get me that double latte?

Sure thing, Carol.

The--the cafeteria is featuring

a holiday special today.

Peppermint cinnamon.

What do you think?

I think that's a hard no.

Right. And I'm in a hurry, so...

Shoo.

The glam of it all.

If I could just get your John Hancock,

you'll be all set for your vacation.

Great.

You pulled all of my old tapes

from the video library?

We're all set for your Christmas vacation.

It's gonna be a full week

of your old Christmas tapes.

Oh, perfect.

I am so out of here.

You deserve it Carol, because, you know,

not everybody can do what you do.

Oh, you flatter me, Jared.

Marcy!

Poor Marcy.

We're not paying that girl enough money.

You know,

I could do what Carol does.

Why don't you ever give me a chance?

Well, you're already on camera, Katie.

Doing public service announcements.

Jared, I could do so much more.

That's what we need you to be

doing for us right now, okay?

A minute of community updates

once every hour?

That's what you signed on for, Katie.

Look, I understand your frustration,

but not everybody starts at the top.

You gotta work your way

up the ladder, right?

I had a feeling you'd say that.

His Royal Highness

Prince Jonathan Wentworth.

Your Royal Highness?

Yes?

I--I--I...

Please. There's no need

for that. Thank you.

Yes, Your Highness.

If you could just stamp my passport.

Yes. Of course.

No, no. Uh, not on my face.

From Visaria to...

Ooh, America.

How exciting.

Thank you.

Thank you. And Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas.

This whole trip to America feels like

a giant waste of time.

Well, I know that right now

you don't think

it's important, Sir,

but I can assure you it is.

Louis, it's just another ribbon-cutting,

head-nodding, handshaking event.

Any of my cousins could've officiated it.

I'm sorry, Sir, but wasn't it you

that said that you couldn't get out

of Visaria quickly enough?

Well, yes, but that was simply

because of all the silly nonsense

that my mother keeps promoting,

me having a fiance

and soon to be a married. Oh.

And nothing could be further

from the truth, Sir?

I have absolutely nothing against Roselyn

but we hardly know each other.

I certainly didn't ask her to marry me,

had that discussion,

or anything of the sort.

Well, then perhaps when we return home,

you can make extra effort to try

and set the record straight.

I'd be doing that right now

if you weren't dead set on this trip.

Sir, you would dedicate to the

United States

Naval Museum, in the name

of your maternal grandfather

for his noble services

with the Allied forces

during the last great w*r,

the story of which you wrote out

in splendid detail

throughout the entirety of your new book.

Currently, Visaria's number

one bestseller, I might add.

Please. Don't remind me.

And I don't understand

what the urgency is all about.

Why are we doing this during the holidays?

Sir, the timing of the

dedication is significant.

It was at Christmas time back in 1943

that your grandfather's actions

were most legendary, or so your book says.

Hmm. That's very sweet of you, Louis.

I just don't understand

the importance of me

being there.

Nobody hardly knows who I am

or even recognizes me anymore.

Hey, Marcy.

Hey, Katie.

Thanks for helping out

with that microphone.

Oh, yeah. I mean, those things

could be an octopus

if you don't keep them untangled.

And we all know Carol

could be a little impatient.

That's an understatement.

I don't know why they put up with her.

She could be so rude sometimes.

Ratings, Marcy.

It's all about ratings.

You'd be better hosting that show.

Thank you. I would love that,

but they won't even give me a sh*t.

Why not? You're perfect on air.

The viewers love you.

Try telling that to Jared.

I keep begging him to let me do

something more important

but he's not having it.

He could make it happen if he wanted to.

He is the program director.

Yeah. The boss of all bosses.

Marcy!

The idea was for you to order the latte

and then bring it to me.

Sorry, Carol.

I-I was on my way but I--

I just got sidetracked.

We're running The Best

of Carol Jordan starting Monday.

Oh, of course.

Yeah. I heard you were going

on vacation next week.

Uh-hmm. That's right. Yes.

Don't miss me too much.

Okay.

I'll catch you later, Marcy, all right?

- Bye.

- Bye.

Hey, Jared.

You wanted to see me?

Yes, actually.

I was thinking about what you said earlier

about wanting to do

something more meaningful

with your time here.

Yeah. And?

And I just got this.

And with Carol on vacation next week,

I have no one available,

so I thought you might--

Oh, yeah. I'll take it.

You don't even know what it is yet.

Oh, it doesn't matter.

I don't care.

That's the attitude.

Listen, the museum

is opening a new exhibit

dedicated to World w*r II veterans.

One of the sponsors

is the Kingdom of Visaria

and they're sending this Prince Jonathan

as their representative.

He's gonna be at the big

Christmas preview party.

I just want a total puff piece, okay?

Nothing negative, all right?

Yeah, no.

I could totally do that.

Oh, I wouldn't be so sure about that.

He's declined every attempt

at an interview.

All the other stations have

practically given up

at this point, and that's why

I want it even more.

I see. Okay.

I'll tell you what,

you get that interview...

and you've got your special.

Deal?

Deal.

What are you waiting for?

Okay. Okay. Yes. Question.

How would I locate him?

Well, you don't find pearls

on the shore, Katie.

If you want one, you gotta dive for it.

Got it. Okay. I will do that.

Thank you so much, Jared.

I won't let you down.

Marcy.

Yeah?

How busy are you?

Nothing major. Just completing

the morning program lock.

Perfect.

I need you to come with me.

- Right now?

- Yeah. Right now.

Sorry, Larry.

Can you finish these?

- Sure.

- Okay.

- Where are we going?

- To the airport. Come on!

Oh!

Keep the camera rolling the entire time.

You never know what

we'll be able to use later.

I just don't understand why

you didn't ask for the regular

camera guys with this.

I brought you because I trust you.

Marcy, this is my big break.

I just wanna keep it to myself

for now, okay?

Okay. You're the boss.

Let's go.

How do we know

if we have the right flight?

He's a prince.

I made a few calls.

Turns out there's only one flight

arriving from Visaria.

One flight? Today?

One flight this year.

- Oh.

- I know.

Yes. Of course.

Thank you. Wonderful. Thank you.

So they've taken our luggage

to a special holding area

where we can then dispense

with formal customs inspection, Sir.

The longer we linger,

the more there is a chance

of someone noticing me.

All righty. Right up here.

Okay. All right.

How do I look?

You look great.

Okay. Where to?

International flights, of course.

- Yeah.

- This way.

How do we know when we see him?

The jacket. The coat of arms.

- That's gotta be him.

- Yeah.

I thought you said no one

recognizes you anymore, Sir.

Here. Get the camera rolling.

No. I said nobody hardly knows

who I am anymore.

- Ah.

- There's always that one chance

that someone will recognize me as--

Prince Jonathan!

Oh, dear.

Your Highness.

Um, yes?

I'm Katie Viana,

WYED TV, Channel 13.

Can we assist you, ladies?

Uh, yes. I just wanted to conduct a quick

little interview with his Royal Highness.

How did you know that

we were gonna be here with days

ahead of the engagement?

Oh, I'm doing a story to cover

the new display

at the m*llitary museum.

I knew you would be in attendance.

And since this is the only flight arriving

from Visaria, I--

You put two and two together.

Exactly.

I'm afraid that

we're on a very tight schedule.

I'm sure you'd understand.

Well, of course.

No, I completely understand.

But it would just take a moment

and it would mean an awful lot to me.

Would it?

One moment.

I know we don't normally do this

but perhaps we--

Sir, we have to go collect our luggage.

We've got a car waiting

in the red zone to go pick us up

and take us to the Hotel Clark.

That's all the way Midtown.

There's no time for such things,

and especially not here

in the middle of the airport.

I must insist, Sir.

Hmm.

I know. They're very pretty.

You're right as always.

But maybe we could arrange to meet

in a more convenient time,

if that's agreeable with you.

Oh. Oh, are--are you sure?

We're already here.

It would be so easy.

I'm afraid that

that would be quite impossible.

Did I mention it would mean

an awful lot to me?

Yes. Yes, you did.

But as Louis reminds me,

we have a schedule.

But I promise to make the time

for you, but later.

Later like later later

or later like later tonight,

maybe around dinner time?

You know, nothing

would bring me greater pleasure.

We will contact you

through your television station.

Okay.

Until then...

- Oh.

- Ms. Katie.

Please excuse me.

Uh...

Ma'am.

Uh-hmm.

Little old-fashioned but I'll take it.

What a looker.

He certainly is, uh, for a prince, I mean.

Okay. So now what?

Well, we can't afford

to keep the ball in their court,

so we move immediately to plan B.

Come on.

I was afraid you'd say that.

Starting Monday on Good Day To You,

you'll be treated to an entire

week of holiday reruns,

featuring me, Carol Jordan.

It's my gift to you.

Happy holidays from WYED.

Is that what television presenters

in America sound like?

She sounds so disingenuous.

Uh-hmm.

And at Christmas time, Sir

WYED.

Isn't that the TV station

that the woman at the airport mentioned?

Yes.

Uh, certainly sounds familiar, Sir.

Katie, what are we going to do now?

I have an idea.

What are you up to?

You'll see.

All right.

That guy said that they were staying

at the Hotel Clark.

Here we are. All right.

Now, we just gotta figure out

what room our prince

would be in.

How could you possibly know that?

Well, it's simple.

He's obviously gonna stay

in the largest suite

that they have.

Here you go.

Room 305, the bridal suite.

The bridal suite?

Yeah. It's the biggest room in the hotel.

- Ah.

- All right.

Okay.

Hi. Yes. Could you please

connect me to Room 305?

Thank you.

Hello. Louis speaking.

Oh, good afternoon.

This is Katie Viana.

We met at the airport.

Ah, yes. Ms. Viana

from the television station.

That's right.

I was just calling to follow up

on the prince's offer

to meet me for dinner this evening.

Dinner with the prince this evening?

I'm afraid that we already have a meeting

scheduled for that time.

Is it with another TV station?

No, it's not.

Ms. Viana, this is Prince Jonathan.

Why don't you come by around 8:30?

We should be done by then

and we can discuss things.

8:30?

Di Paolo's Italiano.

Do you know it?

Everyone knows Di Paolo's.

That's an excellent choice.

Very elegant.

Wonderful. We'll see you then.

I'm looking forward to it.

Must I do everything myself?

I can't believe you just did that.

Marcy, this is my one sh*t at this

and I am not gonna let it slip away.

Oh, I have to go home and change.

I suddenly have dinner plans.

Hi, Mom.

Hey, sweetie.

I haven't heard from you in a while

so I thought I would give you a call

and see how you're doing.

I am doing great.

I'm just getting ready

to go out for a bit.

Ooh. A dinner date?

Kind of.

Hmm, that sounds mysterious.

Someone special?

- Well--

- Katie.

It's nothing romantic, Mom.

Just business.

Oh, that's too bad.

I was thinking maybe--

If something develops,

you will be the first to know.

Oh, Katie,

I hate to see you alone,

especially at Christmas time.

Your dad and I just want you to be happy.

I am happy.

I'm more than happy.

I don't need a man to validate myself.

I'm doing just fine on my own. Thank you.

I know exactly what you're gonna say.

You have your career at the TV station.

But, honey, that is no

substitute for real life.

Mmm.

I mean, come on.

There's more to being happy

than telling people

how to adopt a homeless kitty.

You saw that?

Well, of course.

I see all your little bits

whenever I can.

It's the only way

I get to see you lately.

I know. I know.

I miss you guys, but...

Oh, I'm running late, okay?

I'll call you guys later.

All right.

Bye. Okay.

Now, let's see what I can dig up

on the Kingdom of Visaria.

- Yeah.

- Great recommendation.

- Thank you.

- I'm glad you enjoyed it.

Gentlemen, I'll be back in a few minutes

with our dessert menu.

Please, please take your time.

We're in no hurry.

Uh-hmm.

Prince Jonathan, speaking on behalf

of the museum's board of directors,

I can tell you how much we appreciate you

officiating the grand opening

of our new display.

It's my pleasure, James.

I just wish I could do more.

Perhaps that could be arranged.

If you really wanted to,

there are still a lot of older veterans

who have nothing to look forward

to this Christmas.

That is very sad.

But, unfortunately,

you know, my duties back...

you understand.

It's a very busy time of year.

Of course.

Just having your introduction

at the museum

is more than we could have ever hoped for.

Your grandfather's story is impressive.

We're ready to celebrate him

and the brave men who served with him.

The Queen was extremely heartened

when she received news of your ceremony

honoring her father.

As were we all,

I can assure you.

Sir, the meet-and-greet event

preceding the ceremony

has already generated

a very large cash fund

for veteran services.

One my family plans

to match dollar for dollar.

You can't know how much that means to us

and the men and women who risk everything

for the freedoms we all now enjoy.

There is nothing nobler.

Now, Sir,

if you'll excuse me...

You won't be staying for dessert?

I'm sorry, no.

As you say, it's a very busy time of year.

Right. Until then.

Until then.

He probably has a Christmas

party to attend.

'Tis the season, Sir.

Now, what I need is a little

excitement in my life,

something to shake me

out of this royal spiral

that I've fallen into.

Well, do not dispair, Sir.

Perhaps all that you desire

is right around the next corner.

- Hello.

- Good evening, miss.

Do you have reservations with us

this evening?

Oh, I don't.

I'm just meeting someone.

Sure. Of course.

May I take your coat please?

Oh, yes. Thank you so much.

I watch you every day on TV.

You're very good.

Oh, thank you so much.

Well...well,

I have to admit, I...

Here we are.

Oh, right on cue.

Good evening.

Good evening, Ms. Viana.

Oh, please.

You can call me Katie.

Isn't that the girl

who works at your station?

It is.

I wonder what she's doing here.

Um, please join us.

- Oh, thank you.

- Of course.

So how was dinner?

Dinner was perfect.

We're just perusing the dessert menu.

Oh, isn't the food here amazing?

Hmm.

Oh.

Thank you.

Thank you.

- Thank you.

- Uh-hmm.

Cheers, Your Highness.

Please call me Jonathan.

Oh, I can't do that.

I feel like that's not, um, proper.

Um, well, Prince Jonathan then?

Prince Jonathan.

Sir, if you don't mind,

I just remembered something

extremely pressing

that requires my immediate attention.

If you could excuse me.

I could.

If you need anything at all,

Sir, please call me.

I have your number Louis.

Madam.

Looks like you're stuck with me.

Just to warn you,

I might talk your ear off.

I am fully prepared to take that risk.

Do you see anything that you like?

I do.

So my plan was an informal interview

that would cover the dedication

ceremony, your book,

and your time here in the States

leading up to it.

Nothing heavy.

Just something positive and uplifting.

How do you propose we achieve that?

Well, we could start by

talking about your book

and then your grandfather

and what all of that meant to you.

Oh, and then the actual

closing ceremony itself

could be the closer.

I don't know.

- I don't--

- I don't like talking about myself.

I don't crave attention.

Oh, I can respect that.

And besides I'd like to protect

my exclusivity.

All right.

So how shall we proceed?

I was thinking I could pick you

up tomorrow morning

and take you around the city.

We could get footage of you

just being you.

No agenda.

- I'm--

- I'm sorry. No. I don't like that.

I don't like the idea of a

cameraman following me around.

It--it...That's exactly

the kind of attention

I'm trying to avoid.

Oh, no. No cameraman.

Just me and my phone.

The quality I can get on these things

these days is incredible.

I do it all the time.

So you're saying

it would just be you and me?

Yeah. Just you and me.

If that's all right, that is.

Oh, yes. Yes. It's perfect.

What station did you say this is for?

WYED. The Big 13.

Yes. That's right.

That's right. I see.

Well, they're lucky to have you

working on this.

Thank you. If they only knew.

So tomorrow morning, 11:00 AM?

Yes.

Have a wonderful night, Katie.

Thank you.

You too, Your Highness.

Goodnight...uh, Prince Jonathan.

Yes!

How was dessert?

It's very interesting.

Not too sugary? Not too sweet?

Get off it, Louis.

You sound like my mother

clucking away like an old hen.

I sound like the Queen

clucking like an old hen?

Really?

You're too kind, Sir.

I had a nice time.

Okay. It was a great time.

You know what, Louis,

I had a wonderful time

and there's nothing wrong with that.

Nothing, Sir.

Ms. Katie Viana.

What a remarkable young lady.

Very committed. Very dedicated.

And very beautiful, Sir.

Did you come to some sort of arrangement?

Perhaps. Perhaps.

She's going to chauffeur me

around tomorrow.

See what happens.

Hmm.

And what time are we gonna be leaving?

We aren't going anywhere.

I won't be needing a chaperone.

Thank you.

But you'll be by yourself.

What if something was to happen to you?

That's exactly the reason

I don't want you skulking about.

But, Sir.

Goodnight, Louis.

Goodnight, Sir.

...for today, we'll see you again.

Well, here's the playlist

for next week's shows.

We're gonna start with the old tapes

and work straight through

to the new episodes.

Understood.

It's the television, kiddo.

TV never sleeps.

And if Carol Jordan thinks

she can just disappear on vacation

during our Christmas rating sweeps,

well, I'd be happy to accommodate her.

Control room.

Yeah, he's here. Okay.

Who was that?

That was Carol Jordan.

She's looking for you.

Now? In the building?

Now.

Carol.

We--we were just previewing

some of your old shows.

The tapes are in excellent condition.

Yes, they are.

That is really great.

Well, they're all great,

but that one is a particular favorite.

I'm glad you approve.

But what are you doing here?

I thought you were on vacation.

I am but I--I saw something

at dinner last night

that got me to thinking.

Is there any type

of an official event

that we may be missing?

An unveiling of sorts?

- An unveiling?

- You know what I mean?

I'm not sure.

A ribbon-cutting

with a visiting celebrity,

perhaps a prince or a duke or something?

Honestly, I--I don't know.

Well, it's your job to find out.

I was thinking how great

a holiday primetime special would be

for next week.

Just picture me

with a one-on-one interview,

in depth, with a prince.

It's all the rage.

I could win an Emmy.

Finally. Yeah.

There's only one problem.

You're not working next week.

You're on vacation, Carol.

Look, you find me a prince,

I'll find the time.

Got it?

Got it.

Have you spoken to Katie?

No, no. Not me.

Excuse me.

Yeah.

What am I gonna do now?

Hello?

Katie, I need to talk to you.

Oh, okay, Marcy,

but I don't have a lot of time.

I'm expecting the prince at any minute.

Yeah. That...That's what

I need to talk to you about.

She's on to us.

What are you talking about?

Who's on to us?

Carol Jordan.

She just showed up here and--

and she knows about the prince.

Or, at least, she thinks she does.

I thought she was on vacation.

Yeah, she is.

Something must have tipped her off.

She's not totally sure yet though.

Well, what did you tell her?

I didn't say anything.

Oh. Well, then it's perfect.

All you have to do is drag your feet.

Okay, Katie.

Drag my feet. Got it.

If you don't know, you don't know.

Listen, there is no way

I'm giving this story to Carol Jordan.

Thank you, Neil.

Merry Christmas, Sir.

Merry Christmas.

Oh, I gotta go.

My prince has just arrived.

I'll call you later, Marcy.

Okay. Bye.

Marcy?

Yes, sir?

Katie having any luck with that interview?

Um...

I really can't say but I--

I know she's trying.

Good. Good.

Well, if she does manage to pull it off,

you tell her to keep it a secret, okay,

till she talks to me.

Yes, sir.

Prince Jonathan.

Oh, good morning, Katie.

Right on time.

And you look lovely today.

Oh, thank you. That's very kind.

So what shall we do today?

Well, I have a few ideas, if you're ready.

Indeed, I am.

I'll follow your lead.

Right this way.

The Arleigh was commissioned in 1943

and is the last of

the Fletcher-class destroyers.

The largest World w*r II ship of its kind.

Ah, yes. Of course.

I'm sorry.

I know you already know that

'cause the description of it in your book

was so fascinating.

I mean, I--I really

felt like I was right there

in the middle of all the action.

Thank you. Yes.

But about the book--

It was so vivid

and such a beautiful

tribute to your grandfather

who just seemed like

such a remarkable man.

Yes. Yes, he was.

He was my mother's father.

He was not king, of course.

He was a duke.

Sadly, I never had a chance to meet him.

Hmm.

You know, I read in your book

that every male subject

of Visaria is required

to serve for two years?

That is correct.

But it's done willingly.

Nobody is forced to serve.

The monarchy believes

that it instills patriotism

and national pride,

and the population seems to agree.

So no matter what level

of society you hail from,

when it's time to serve, you report.

And how did you spend

your two years of service?

Ah, well, I spent my time

in the Royal Signals, communications.

It's very humbling.

Hmm.

You know, I loved the chapter

in your book about how your grandfather

was rescued on this very ship

and how he saved all of those

lives on Christmas Eve

before tragically losing his own.

Yes. He was a great man.

He really was.

You know, I...I've learned

so much about myself

in that book.

Writing is therapy.

I--I love that.

That's a great angle.

If you only knew.

You know, why don't we

get some sh*ts of you

maybe over here,

maybe looking at the ship? Yeah.

Perfect.

And let's--let's have you

standing up against the railing.

Okay.

Now, let me...

Uh, look up this way.

And maybe up.

To the clouds?

Yeah, no. This is--this is it.

And now let's have you looking

at the ship,

with a sense of reverence.

Reverence?

Something like this?

Yeah. Just like that.

This is fun.

And now look towards me.

It looks great.

You know, Katie, it is freezing out.

What do you say we have

a spot of lunch somewhere?

I think I know just the spot.

Come on.

- Thank you.

- Thank you.

Candy cane hot chocolate?

What will they think of next?

Mmm.

Mmm.

Right?

That's delicious.

Okay. Now you gotta try this.

- Oh, moving on?

- Yes.

I did say that I was starving

but I would feel guilt-ridden

if I ate all of this.

What is it?

Will you trust me?

And you don't have to eat all of it.

Just let the ambiance soak in.

It's the best beef on weck in town.

- A beefy wreck?

- No.

Beef on weck.

It's roast beef on a kummelweck roll.

Don't analyze it.

Just put some horseradish on it.

Horseradish?

I bet you enjoy living

dangerously, don't you?

Perhaps.

Okay.

So...

Uh-hmm.

Is that enough?

Yeah.

I just dive in?

Go for it.

All right.

Okay.

Mmm.

Isn't it good?

Katie, that is--

that is outstanding.

I wouldn't steer you wrong.

You know, I truly believe that.

And I have to say, I can't wait

to finish our interview.

I'm really looking forward to it.

I have this feeling

that it's gonna be like

no other interview that I've done before.

I--I feel as though I--

I can talk to you, you know, honestly.

Not like the others

that I've done in the past.

Just you and I. The...

I feel like we're two

old friends chatting.

I'm so glad you feel that way.

That means a lot.

It means that I feel like I can be real.

You know, Katie,

I--I don't get to open up

to very many people.

I can't afford to.

There's something that's

very tempting for me

to confide in you about.

That's perfect.

That's exactly the type

of story I'm looking for,

something from the heart.

So no pretenses?

No pretenses.

All right. You ready for these?

- Oh. Yes.

- Yes.

Thank you.

- There's more?

- There is.

Right. Uh, so what is this?

These are our

Christmas stockings.

We decorate them with our names

and hang them on the walls

with everyone else's.

All the customers do them.

That is so fun.

Never did anything like that.

Great. So we just--

we just write our name

in glitter and then decorate it?

Uh-hmm.

And then right before we leave,

we hand them in,

and they hang them up for us.

There you go.

So...so how long have you been engaged?

Engaged?

In this particular line of work.

Oh. Right.

Um, not very long.

That's all I ever wanted to do,

was just tell stories

that made a difference.

Try and make the world a better place.

Well, I must confess,

Ms. Viana, I--

I am not that story, but I'm very grateful

that you asked me

to assist you on this journey.

Well, I'm very glad you agreed.

Oh, one sec.

I have to take this. I'm sorry.

Yes, of course.

Hi, mom.

Uh, I'm kind

of in the middle of something.

Honey, it's your dad.

Mom, what happened? Is dad okay?

It's not his heart, is it?

No. No, no, no, no, no.

Thank goodness.

It's--it's his leg.

His leg?

Yes. He fell off the ladder

trying to put up

the outdoor Christmas lights.

Is it broken?

Well, we don't know.

Maybe. It was a pretty bad fall.

Dr. Curry's on his way over now.

But you know your dad,

he refused an ambulance

and I don't feel safe driving him, so.

He's upstairs in bed right now.

Dr. Curry will know what to do.

Mom, do you need help?

Oh, I don't know.

- Honey, I'm--

- I'm just kind of at my wit's end right now,

to be honest.

Okay. All right. Take it easy.

I will drive up there and make sure

you two get all squared away.

Oh, sweetie.

I would appreciate that so much

but, I know how busy you are.

Can you get away?

Of course I can.

Just give me a few hours

and I will be there.

I appreciate that so much. Okay.

I'll see you when you get here.

Oh, can you please pick up

something for me on the way?

Okay. Yes. I can do that.

See you soon.

Sorry.

Trouble at home?

It's my dad. I...

He fell off a ladder?

It sounds serious.

Well, I'm not sure yet.

He...He's so stubborn

and he refuses to go to the hospital.

I'm afraid I have to go drive up there.

It's about 60 miles away.

Yes, of course.

I'll drop you back off at the hotel.

Absolutely not,

I wouldn't hear of it.

What?

Katie, we're wasting valuable time.

And I set aside my entire day

to spend with you.

So I'll go along

if you don't mind, of course.

No. Of course, that's all right,

but I'm...are you sure?

My parents live in Oakmoor.

It's pretty far away.

Yes, I'm sure.

And we must make haste.

So why don't you go get the car

and I'll take care of this?

Your parents, they must be very proud

and impressed by everything

that you've done.

Can't be easy to achieve what you have.

I imagine it takes years of work

to move up the ladder in your position.

Oh, well, you know how it is.

They're supportive,

but not overly impressed.

Hmm.

Yes. And I know that feeling all too well.

I can only imagine how exciting

the life of a prince must be.

Not as much as you might think.

I--I was deprived of so many

things growing up.

The sports teams,

I didn't even have a bicycle,

in fear that I might get hurt.

It's just my entire life, it's--

it's always been under a microscope.

Rarely have any private time to myself,

which is why I've really enjoyed

being alone with you.

You're very kind.

But I do have my reasons

for wanting to keep you all to myself.

Oh, and...yes.

No, I know.

I know you have a story to create.

- Correct.

- But I'm having fun nonetheless.

Most of the ladies I meet,

they have far more nefarious reasons

for wanting to keep me all to themselves.

Really, Katie,

I really am enjoying myself.

Well, you and I aren't done here yet.

I do feel terrible for dragging

you all the way out to Oakmoor.

I promise to try and make it

as painless as possible.

You do what you need to do

and we'll head back when you're ready.

Thank you, Prince.

I just really hope you don't regret this.

All right. I just need

to make one little stop.

I promised my mom to pick up

some of dad's favorite cookies

and a box of tea.

Helps him sleep.

What a--what a wonderful

little snow globe town.

It's something out of an old movie.

Yeah.

The town where time stood still.

I'm sure Visaria has its fair share

of small little villages like this.

Oh, indeed, it does. I'd love

to show them to you sometime.

Um, if you ever find yourself

up my way, of course.

I would love that.

It's right in here.

Yes.

Hey, Merry Christmas, Katie.

Hi, Don. Merry Christmas.

Haven't seen you in a while.

I know. I've been busy.

I bet. I saw you on TV.

Oh, uh, thank you.

Uh, this is my friend. Um...

Jonathan.

Ah. Pleasure to meet you.

Wonderful to meet you.

Uh, listen, Don,

I need to pick up some

Christmas cookies for my mom.

Uh, and also, where do you keep

your boxes of tea?

Um, two aisles over...

You know what? Just follow me.

Here is your tea

and there are your cookies.

Thank you.

Is everything all right, Don?

You seem a bit frazzled.

It's my Santa Claus.

His car broke down

and he's running behind.

And the kids are getting really anxious.

Oh, I'd imagine they would be.

Do you happen to have

the Santa costume here?

Yeah. We keep it on the back.

You're not thinking of...

Why not?

Seriously?

Sure. But only if we could spare the time.

Well, my mother isn't expecting

me for another hour or so.

Mr. Don, consider me at your service.

This is great.

Come on in the back.

Ho, ho, ho, ho, Merry Christmas.

Oh.

It's cold out there.

Oh, we have so many children.

Who's first?

Oh, right here.

- What is your name?

- Leah.

Leah. What would you like for Christmas?

A baby doll.

A baby doll?

Well, keep being a good girl

and Santa's going to bring you

a new baby doll.

Merry Christmas.

Where'd you find him?

He's a natural.

He certainly is.

I can't even tell who's having more fun?

Who's next?

What is your name?

- Tommy.

- Tommy?

That's a strong name, Tommy.

What would you like for Christmas?

A bicycle?

You don't already have a bicycle?

Well, thank goodness it's Christmas.

Do you have a special bike in mind?

Yes. Is it here? Where is it?

Oh, it's right there!

That is a very nice bicycle.

No, no.

Oh.

Oh.

That is a very, very nice bicycle, Tommy.

I'm going to have to think about it.

You have been very nice.

A very good boy?

Hmm. But we can't always get what we want.

I know you can do it.

You're Santa Claus.

Please?

Oh, I am Santa Claus, aren't I?

I feel so bad for Mrs. Reed.

Her husband d*ed last year

and I'm afraid Tommy's in

for a disappointment.

Well, I think perhaps not.

Hold on guys.

Hold on. Hold on.

Hey, that's for you.

- Wow.

- Gee. Thanks.

You?

And mom, this is for you.

- Oh, thank you so much.

- Special delivery from Santa.

Why not?

I am Santa Claus after all.

You guys have a merry Christmas, okay?

Thank you. You too.

- Thank you.

- All right.

Shall we?

So, just to warn you,

my mom might talk your ear off.

- Really?

- Yeah.

Well, she takes after me.

Oh, and we might wanna

avoid mentioning you

being a prince and all that.

- Why is that?

- Well, she might freak out.

And besides,

she's always trying to marry me off.

Well, we can't have that now, can we?

Don't say I didn't warn you.

Mom, I'm home.

Oh, I'm so glad that you came.

Yeah. I brought the tea

and Christmas cookies you asked for.

Oh, I didn't realize we had company.

Oh, right.

Um, mom, this is Jonathan.

We were having lunch when you called

and he offered to keep me company.

My apologies.

It's a pleasure to meet you,

Ms. Viana.

My goodness, you're just

as beautiful as your daughter.

Please, uh, just call me Celeste.

And welcome to our home.

It's lovely. Thank you.

Thank you.

How's dad?

Oh, grumpy as usual,

but the doctor says he will live.

What is he doing upstairs?

I don't know. You know your dad.

He's so stubborn.

There was no way that

he was gonna be laid up

in the living room.

Well, hopefully

this will calm him down a bit.

If you don't mind,

I'm gonna check in with Louis.

He worries something fierce about me.

Oh, of course.

The living room's

right through there if you want.

Wonderful. Thank you.

Please excuse me.

Of course.

My, my.

Mother, don't start.

But he's so handsome.

And the accent.

We are doing a story together

and there's nothing more to it.

Are you sure?

I'm sure.

I saw the way he was looking at you.

I wish.

Honey, a mother knows these things.

It will all make sense

in the end, trust me.

I do trust you.

I just want everything

to work out for you.

It will.

All good on my end.

Great.

I'm gonna go check on Dad.

Okay.

Just make sure that he

doesn't bite your head off.

I won't.

Jonathan, uh, may I offer you

a cup of tea?

Oh, yes, I'd be most grateful.

Uh, regular or peppermint?

Peppermint. Please.

Papi?

Come in.

So she called in the cavalry, huh?

Oh, I've been reduced to the cavalry?

No, no, you've been upgraded

to the cavalry.

Ah, you shouldn't

have come all the way here.

I'm sure you have

important things to be doing.

Well, nothing's more important

than checking in on you.

You wanna tell me how it happened?

Oh, come on, don't act like your mother

didn't give already a blow-by-blow

of the whole affair.

Let's just say there's not gonna be

any dancing for me this New Year's Eve.

Well, I knew you hated dancing.

I didn't think you'd go this far

to get out of it.

Still the comedian, huh?

But seriously, thanks for coming.

Of course.

She must have been the cutest child,

and you both must be very proud of her.

Oh, yes, we are.

We're very proud.

Hmm. Well, I've only known her

for a short while,

but I've grown quite fond of her.

Really?

Well, she's single, you know.

Oh.

I'm sure Katie has

her fair share of suitors.

Well, you would be surprised.

She is very willful.

She will not take no for an answer.

She's headstrong that way.

When she gets an idea, she just...

well...

you know, a lot of men don't like that

in a woman.

Oh, yes.

Well, I find her absolutely fascinating.

I've never met another woman like her.

She takes after her father.

More tea? Or maybe a cookie?

Hmm.

- Just move it to the right side.

- Yeah, right there.

- Yeah, for B camera.

- Yeah, that'll be good.

Yes, Jared?

Have you heard from Katie?

Not yet, sir,

but I expect to hear from her soon.

When you do, could you

give her a message for me?

- Of course.

- You tell her that

if I don't have that interview footage

by the end of the day today,

I won't be needing it at all.

You won't be needing it?

Marcy, it's Christmas.

Our holiday programming season

is booked solid.

You know that.

Yes, of course.

I created this special space

for Katie's story

and if I don't have the footage

right away, like right now,

there won't be time to edit it

for the available slot.

Understood. I'll, um,

I'll try to locate her.

Please, help me out.

Like, let's go.

Well, now that you've seen me,

you can head back.

You trying to get rid of me already?

No, I just don't like the idea

of you driving

those icy roads after dark.

One of us laid up in bed is enough.

I know.

But I came with a friend,

so don't worry. I'll be fine.

A friend?

Is that that girl Marcy?

No, it's a him,

but we're just doing a project together.

Don't get any funny ideas.

Ideas? Who? Me? What?

Knock, knock.

Yeah.

Sorry to intrude, your mother insisted

that I bring up some tea

and cookies for your father.

Well, you came to the right place.

Papi, this is Jonathan.

Good afternoon, sir.

Come in, son.

Oh, thank you.

Careful, it's hot.

Oh...

Well, if mom's making tea,

then I'm going to grab a cup myself.

Okay.

Um, would you like a cookie?

No, gracias.

You can put them over there.

So you served, and with great honor?

I did my part when they called on me.

With all due respect, sir,

they don't hand out purple hearts

for doing nothing.

No. You get one

for getting sh*t three times

and living to tell about it.

You were sh*t three times?

Yeah.

I barely felt a thing at first,

but I knew I had to make my move

and help my buddies that were pinned down.

And you succeeded?

I did.

And everybody got out alive.

I'm not gonna kid you, it hurt a lot

after the adrenaline or shock

or whatever wore off.

Those boys ended up carrying me out.

It's a shame to think so many old vets

find themselves alone at Christmas time.

Mom and I usually go out

and try to cheer them up,

but now fate stepped in to trip me up.

Still, sir, you...

you've sacrificed yourself

in a way that I will never know.

I really am truly grateful

and humble to be in your presence.

Ah, no, don't be.

Eight years in the army

and it's a string of w*r,

now Christmas lights

that finally did me in.

It's embarrassing.

No, I beg to differ, sir.

You friend of Katie's?

- Yes.

- Good.

Just make sure she gets home back safely.

Of course.

Of that, you can count on it.

And if you have

any other interests in her,

there's one thing you need to know.

Um, what?

Okay. Yes.

That one's a handful.

When she sets something on her mind,

nothing will stop her.

So if you can't handle that sort of thing,

you better keep looking.

Uh, yes.

Understood.

Jonathan,

I'm all set up for you downstairs.

Yes, of course.

It was very nice--

very nice talking with you.

Merry Christmas.

Same to you, fella.

Mr. Viana, could I--

could I ask your advice on something?

Sure. If I can ask a favor of you.

And it was my great pleasure

to be invited to the opening

of the new museum display,

honoring the brave men and women

who fought alongside my grandfather

all those years ago.

To preserve the freedoms we hold so dear.

An amazing tale of courage,

told vividly in your new book,

"A Noble Front."

Exactly. But...

I have a confession that I need to make,

something that

I'm not very proud of,

uh, about the book.

Available stateside next January?

Yes, indeed.

It is a very inspiring story of others,

much greater than myself.

Your grandfather was a true patriot.

Please.

He deserves better than this.

To be completely honest,

I didn't write the book.

Not a word.

It was written for me.

I'm sorry, what?

The book is the work of a ghostwriter,

someone who interviewed me

and then wrote it

as if I had done so myself.

Okay. Um,

maybe we don't need

to include that little bit.

But, um, off the record, may I ask why?

Uh, well, as you know,

the book's proceeds are for my charity,

which is a very good one.

And I just didn't feel

as though I had the time to write it,

which was my mistake.

So like many royals before me,

I agreed to put up the charade

to provide for a noble cause.

But here, now,

after speaking with your father,

I feel dishonest promoting it as my own.

I'm sorry if I've let you down.

No, no, you didn't let me down.

I admire your honesty.

But perhaps we should

skip over that bit for this.

What you've been able to accomplish

for others is a good thing

with many more good things to come.

And I feel like that should be

the focus of this piece.

Yes, of course.

I just didn't wanna sit here

and not be completely honest with you.

That means something to me.

All right. Well...

okay.

Oh.

Is everything okay?

Uh, yes, it's--it's just Marcy.

- Uh, everything's fine.

- Good.

Well, I think

I have all the footage I need

and it is getting late so, um...

- So we should head home, yes?

- Yeah.

I just need to upload the footage to Marcy

so she can start breaking it down,

but it should only take a few minutes.

Of course.

I'll go say goodbye to your parents.

Okay.

Katie, what's going on?

I haven't heard from you all day.

I know. I'm sorry.

I had to run home for a bit.

My dad had an accident.

Nothing serious. He's fine.

But I got the interview.

Really?

You got the prince on camera?

That's fantastic.

Jared has been all over me about this.

I know. I know.

I'm uploading the footage

to our drop space right now.

Okay, great. I will

connect the shuttle drive.

Perfect. Okay. Now, Marcy,

I need you to take a look, trim the fat,

and tell me what we've got.

I think I have the running time,

but I'm not sure.

You got it.

Jared is going to love this.

Great. Thanks, Marcy.

You bet.

My very own special at last.

Well, here we are.

Here we are.

Thank you again for walking me.

It's very unnecessary.

You would've done the same for me.

Touch.

And thank you

for everything today.

We really did do quite a lot.

Yes, we did.

And I enjoyed every moment of it.

I especially liked meeting your parents.

I can see where you get

your sense of integrity from.

Thank you.

Um, would you--would you like

to come inside for some hot chocolate?

I--I really shouldn't.

I--I have a lot of work to do.

Right, of course.

Of course. Absolutely.

It just feels like

we're always saying goodbye

on some sidewalk somewhere.

But if you insist.

Excuse me, Sir.

What are you doing out here?

It's cold.

Just grabbing some fresh air.

- It's freezing.

- Yes, it is.

I'll see you inside. Thank you.

Okay.

I--I really should go.

Oh, uh, wait, wait, Katie.

Uh, so...I was thinking,

uh, you know, perhaps tomorrow,

maybe you can help me with a small speech

that I'm preparing for the ceremony.

Me?

Yes. It would just be, you know,

some minor editing.

You know, make sure it's not too stuffy.

I could really use your help.

I--I would love to

if that's what you want.

Yes. Maybe we could go back to that cafe.

Finish the meal we started.

You liked it?

Honestly, 'm more interested to see

where our Christmas stockings ended up.

Okay.

We could do that.

Then it's a date.

It's a date.

Goodnight, Prince.

Goodnight.

Okay.

Good evening, Louis.

Please.

Good evening, Sir.

You certainly made a day of it.

Yes.

It was quite thought-provoking too.

Thought-provoking how, Sir?

Believe it or not,

I found a young lady who's trustworthy

and she doesn't throw herself at me.

Disappointed?

Actually, no.

No, I'm not.

Today was a day full of detours

and a bit of self-reflection.

Self-reflection? Then I take it,

it was considered productive, Sir.

Indeed.

Right. Well, I have

assembled our itinerary

for the museum dedication.

It is the day after tomorrow.

And then we will return home

back to Visaria

just in time for the royal ball,

which will no doubt please Your Highness.

You know, Louis,

I'm not sure what pleases me anymore.

Well, it will certainly please the Queen.

She's been ringing all day.

Perhaps it's time

I need to rethink my priorities.

You'll have plenty of time to rethink them

on the plane back home, Sir.

Will I?

I wonder.

Listen up, Louis,

there's something very important

that I need you to do.

I'm all ears, Sir.

So to wrap it up,

you thank the museum staff and organizers,

and finish with a short statement

praising the veterans

for all their efforts.

I think you did a great job.

It's easy and hits all

the points that you wanna make.

I just had a few minor things

you might wanna take a look at,

but other than that, well done.

Just beautiful.

Good.

So I will get this all typed up

and ready for your speech tomorrow.

I was referring to you.

You're absolutely beautiful.

I'm sure I don't hold a candle

to all the women in this area.

I mean, you're royalty

and I'm just, well, you know, normal.

Katie, they don't hold a candle

to you and neither does this.

What is it?

Merry Christmas, Katie.

Wow.

May I?

It's beautiful.

Thank you.

Oh.

Do you need to take that?

It's my boss,

but I can call him back.

No, no, no.

Please, please take the call.

Could be important.

I'll be right back.

Sir.

Louis, what are you doing here?

You haven't been taking my calls.

What else should I do?

Hey, Jared. What's up?

Well, I wanted to let you know

that I've been watching

the interview footage that you sent Marcy,

and it's just excellent.

Yeah? You like it?

Like it? I love it.

We're editing now.

Now? But I have to see it first.

All you have is the raw uncut footage.

I have a very specific order.

I need the footage to appear in.

Katie, Katie, you can see it all

when you come in tomorrow.

But in order to give it its proper push

on such short notice,

we're running a teaser on it tonight.

A teaser?

Tonight? When?

On the next break

and every half hour after that.

Well, that's incredible.

Thank you.

Don't thank me. You earned it.

I did my best.

Your best turned out

to be pretty darn great.

And we're gonna talk again next week

about you having your own show.

Looks like you may have

what it takes after all.

Talk later.

Thank you, Jared.

Bye.

Um, so I managed to assemble

everything that you requested.

Perfect.

I knew I could count on you.

But the Queen,

she continues to be very

insistent on speaking to you.

Don't worry about my mother,

I'll call her, okay?

I intend to set the record

straight about my future bride.

I wanna put this whole absurd

story to rest once and for all.

Well, perhaps

sooner rather than later, Sir,

as your fiance has

also been trying to reach you.

My fiance?

Rosalind?

Ah, right. Yes.

I will call her soon too.

We'll have a little chat.

Okay. Naturally,

she's just concerned about

you being out of touch.

She worries about your well-being

and she doesn't understand the silence.

Of course.

She doesn't understand

my silence, but you do.

So the next time my fiance calls,

just give her a proper excuse.

- As you wish, Sir.

- Yes.

Let's meet back at the hotel.

As you wish, Sir.

Is everything okay at work?

Yeah.

They loved the interview.

You were--you were a hit.

They, uh, loved the interview.

That's wonderful.

Are we making more stockings?

Yeah. You forgot to make one.

For whom?

You forgot to make one for Rosalind,

your fiance.

Uh, oh.

Um...Katie, I can explain--

You don't need to explain anything.

You didn't do anything wrong.

It's--it's on me, really.

Katie, Katie...

No, it's fine.

I--I just, uh...

Because I got caught up

in what felt like a daydream.

I can't tell if it's...

You were just that charming

or I was just that lonely.

But either way I made a mistake.

I thought you cared

about me and I was wrong.

So that's on me.

No, no, no. No, no.

There is a perfectly

good explanation for this.

You don't need to say anything.

I'm fine.

Tomorrow night, a WYED exclusive interview

with Prince Jonathan of Visaria.

I have a confession that I need to make,

uh, something that I'm not very proud of.

What is the dark secret

the Prince of Visaria has been hiding.

Find out this and more.

Tomorrow night at 8:00 PM

on WYED TV special holiday

interview featuring Katie Viana.

Oh, no.

Oh, no. What--what did you do?

No, I--I didn't do that.

I trusted you.

It wasn't me.

This is unbelievable.

No, I...

I--I promise that wasn't me.

I take it she heard.

Yes, she heard.

I'm so sorry, Sir.

I should not have spoke of

sensitive matter in such a public place.

No, please stop.

Please don't blame yourself, Louis.

I knew that I was

falling in love with her,

but I had no idea how she felt about me.

And now that I do, well,

just everything is a muddle.

Did you see the spot

they ran for my interview?

I did, Sir, it's been running regularly.

Just how could she do such a thing?

Well, perhaps she didn't.

It seemed that the two of you

were constantly together.

When would she have found

the time or the opportunity?

I don't know.

She says she didn't do it.

But how can I trust her now?

'Tis a tangled web

that won't be easily untangled, Sir.

I don't even know where to start.

Well, of course you don't.

You're from two different worlds.

I believe they call it being star-crossed.

Just wasn't meant to be.

You're a prince and

she's a television presenter.

How could you possibly

have made that work?

I don't know.

But I was willing to--to try.

Right now,

I just don't know what to do.

We came here to honor your grandfather,

so perhaps we do just that

and then we return home

with all due haste.

I don't know if I can.

You rest assured, Sir,

I will do anything to help you.

All right. Thank you.

Good afternoon.

Thank you so much for being here.

- Lovely to meet you.

- Thank you.

You as well.

Welcome, Prince Jonathan.

Thank you for coming.

It's my pleasure having you here.

- Hi.

- So nice to meet you.

I can't begin to tell you

how sorry I am, Sir.

I don't wish to talk about it,

if you don't mind?

Came here to open display

and that's what I plan on doing.

Then it's probably best that

we just get on with it then.

Right.

Louis, I'm just so conflicted.

Conflicted in what way,

in pangs of what-ifs or maybes,

might things have been differently?

I don't know.

Just seems so pointless now.

Of course. There's nothing

you can do now, Sir.

You can't sort it out.

What's done is done.

It's water under the bridge.

It's--it's six feet under.

- It's kicking up the daisies.

- Okay.

Please, stop trying to cheer me up.

Awful.

Your Highness,

I'm Jared Mathers,

Katie's producer at WYED

and this is, uh, Carol Jordan,

our top on-air personality.

Good afternoon, Your Highness.

Yes. Uh, good day to you.

We just wanted to tell you

how excited we are

about the piece that Katie did on you.

Uh, she did an outstanding job.

Yes. Well, you're very lucky to have her.

Uh-hmm. I couldn't agree with you more.

I'm just, you know, sorry about the way

the, um, promo turned out.

You are sorry for what?

Well, I'm afraid

that the promo was created

without consulting Katie first

and there were a couple

of off topic sound bites

that shouldn't have been in there.

Actually, it was my fault.

I--I was just so excited that, uh, I--

I guess I just moved

too quickly for my own good.

I see. And...

And we won't be running the interview,

at least the one that we promoted,

but I really think

you're gonna love it anyway.

Such an honor to meet you.

Your highness, I...

Katie really did an excellent job

and I couldn't have done better myself.

Well, actually, I--I did

sit down with her this morning

and help her construct

the piece into something

that was worthy

of the effort that she put in.

Thank you.

I'm relieved to hear that.

And if it means anything at all,

we're all very proud of Katie.

She's getting her own show

in primetime right after mine.

Look at what the cat dragged in, Sir.

If you'll excuse me.

Of course, Sir.

Your speech.

I promised to type it up for you.

Katie...

I just...

didn't wanna leave you hanging.

Come on, Katie. Let's go.

Thank you for the interview.

It really did mean a lot to me.

If I may, Sir,

you told me that you wanted

someone different,

someone independent,

and then you found her, and well,

there she goes.

Don't bet on it.

Ladies and gentlemen,

and now for the opening dedication,

we would like to invite

Prince Jonathan of Visaria

to say a few words.

You know what to do.

Of course.

Good afternoon.

Thank you all for coming.

I would especially like to thank

the members of Legion of America

for honoring us with your presence.

These surviving heroes are the reason

we all stand here today.

So please accept with my humble gratitude

all that you've done, please.

Thank you so much.

Merry Christmas.

Thank you so much.

Thank you. Merry Christmas.

Now, if I may be permitted...

uh, I would like to reflect,

uh, for just a moment

on this wonderful occasion.

I'm going to be moving off-script.

And if I might, I'd like to say

that since coming to America,

there are so many things

that I've become aware of

that had never occurred to me before.

I've learned of the struggle and sacrifice

of those who gave everything

so that we can stand here today

as free people and celebrate

their unselfish devotion

to doing what's right.

I'd also like to thank the staff

and organizers of this incredible event.

It's been very eye-opening,

so thank you very much.

I've learned humbleness.

If I may be so bold to say

that I've discovered what courage

and true love look like,

and I've learned

these lessons the hard way.

I'm not one for speeches,

but I am forever grateful

for the opportunity you've

presented me with here today.

Thank you very much.

Please enjoy the event.

Straight ahead, Sir.

Go. Go get her.

Katie, please don't go.

Why not?

You did great

in spite of me

making a mess of everything.

I'm sure you have a lot of hands to shake.

No, no, no. Please, please.

I'm sorry.

- I've--

- I've been a fool.

I should have been

honest with you straight away.

This entire trip, it--

it--it was strictly business,

supposed to be a professional obligation.

I had no idea.

Not even for a moment that

I would meet someone like you.

What about your fiance?

I don't have a fiance.

I never did.

It was a stunt that my mother concocted

to try to keep people

interested in the monarchy,

the anticipation of a royal wedding.

It was never going to happen.

I don't love Rosalind.

Never did.

I barely know her.

What are you trying to say?

I'm trying to say

that I love you, Katie Viana.

I love you.

- You love me?

- Yes.

Now can we please just have a fresh start?

Give it a sh*t.

Total honesty.

I don't know what to say.

Don't say anything.

Please don't.

Just listen to your heart.

It knows that the answer is yes.

Yes!

Katie, it would mean an awful lot to me.

Well when you put it that way,

I love you too, Prince Jonathan.

- Yes!

- Yes!

Joy to the world

The Lord is come

Let Earth receive her King

Let every heart

Prepare Him room

And Heaven and nature sing

And Heaven and nature sing

And Heaven, and Heaven

And nature sing

Oh, yeah

Joy to the world

The Savior reigns

Let men their songs employ

While fields and floods

Rocks, hills and plains

Repeat the sounding joy

Repeat the sounding joy