A Christmas Prince (2017) — Review, Streaming & Trivia
A Christmas Prince (2017) is the Netflix original romantic comedy that launched a holiday franchise and became a global streaming phenomenon. Rose McIver stars as Amber Moore, an aspiring journalist sent to the fictional kingdom of Aldovia to cover the coronation of the reluctant Prince Richard, played by Ben Lamb. When she goes undercover as a tutor to the prince's spirited younger sister, Amber uncovers royal secrets and unexpected romance in a fairy-tale winter setting. Equal parts cozy wish fulfillment and charming escapism, A Christmas Prince tapped into the massive appetite for feel-good holiday romance and helped establish Netflix as a major destination for original Christmas content, inspiring a wave of streaming holiday films.
Last updated: February 2026
A Christmas Prince
An ambitious young journalist is sent to a fictional European kingdom to cover a royal press conference and ends up posing as a tutor to the prince's younger sister while uncovering a Christmas love story.
About A Christmas Prince
A Christmas Prince (2017) is the Netflix original romantic comedy that launched a holiday franchise and became a global streaming phenomenon. Rose McIver stars as Amber Moore, an aspiring journalist sent to the fictional kingdom of Aldovia to cover the coronation of the reluctant Prince Richard, played by Ben Lamb. When she goes undercover as a tutor to the prince's spirited younger sister, Amber uncovers royal secrets and unexpected romance in a fairy-tale winter setting. Equal parts cozy wish fulfillment and charming escapism, A Christmas Prince tapped into the massive appetite for feel-good holiday romance and helped establish Netflix as a major destination for original Christmas content, inspiring a wave of streaming holiday films.
Cast
- Rose McIver
- Ben Lamb
- Alice Krige
- Honor Kneafsey
Where to Watch
A Christmas Prince is currently available on the following platforms:
Trivia & Fun Facts
- Netflix famously tweeted that 53 people had watched the movie every single day for 18 days straight, sparking a viral social media moment.
- The film spawned two sequels: A Christmas Prince: The Royal Wedding and A Christmas Prince: The Royal Baby.
- Filming took place in Romania, which stood in for the fictional kingdom of Aldovia.
- The movie became a cultural phenomenon partly due to its so-bad-it's-good appeal and Netflix's promotional humor.
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