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00:00:43Who goes there?
00:00:44Uh, what?
00:00:45Hello?
00:00:47Hi.
00:00:48Uh, if it's a package,
00:00:50just leave it at the door.
00:00:51Thank you.
00:00:52No, I'm not a deliveryman.
00:00:55Perhaps you'd be so kind
00:00:56as to open the door.
00:00:57Uh, sorry,
00:00:58that's not gonna happen.
00:01:00Why not, may I ask?
00:01:02Clayton, it's okay,
00:01:03go back to sleep.
00:01:04My four brothers are sleeping,
00:01:06and Army Rangers on leave
00:01:07get so tired.
00:01:08Look, I can prove
00:01:09that I've been here before.
00:01:10There should be a desk
00:01:11by the window with a quill pen
00:01:13and a coat of arms
00:01:14above the fireplace.
00:01:16Yes, but I would need
00:01:17to contact
00:01:18the property company.
00:01:19I even have a key.
00:01:20I just can't seem
00:01:21to work it in the lock.
00:01:22Where did you get that key?
00:01:23My family owns this chalet.
00:01:25I'm, I'm Henry.
00:01:27The family who owns the chalet
00:01:28lives somewhere...
00:01:29In Europe, yes.
00:01:30Concordia, to be exact.
00:01:36Uh...
00:01:39Uh, sorry about that.
00:01:41Oh, no, it's quite all right.
00:01:42It's just a bit freezing
00:01:43out there.
00:01:46So, are, are you,
00:01:47are you staying?
00:01:48Who are you?
00:01:49Emily.
00:01:50What are you doing here?
00:01:51My job.
00:01:52What's your job?
00:01:53Making sure pipes don't burst.
00:01:54Ah.
00:01:55And keeping burglars away.
00:01:56Do I look like a burglar?
00:01:57Maybe.
00:01:58A, a well-dressed one.
00:01:59Look, I'm gonna make a call.
00:02:00Really, I am very tired,
00:02:02and there is so much to do,
00:02:03so perhaps you can
00:02:04start us some tea.
00:02:05Come along, Fritz.
00:02:06There's no time to waste.
00:02:08Oh, there's more people.
00:02:10Really, Henry,
00:02:11there's no excuse
00:02:12for driving like that.
00:02:13Sorry, Tillson,
00:02:14those mountain curves
00:02:15are way too tempting,
00:02:16and anyway,
00:02:17you should have kept up.
00:02:18If you insist on driving yourself,
00:02:19at least let Fritz drive with you.
00:02:21What's this?
00:02:22I don't know.
00:02:23Some sort of Emily person?
00:02:25What's going on here?
00:02:26Apparently I'm a burglar.
00:02:28Actually, I, I said maybe,
00:02:29if you recall.
00:02:31Well, your diligence is commendable,
00:02:32but misplaced.
00:02:34I've been in touch
00:02:35with your employer,
00:02:36the property management company.
00:02:37You are Miss Miller, I presume?
00:02:39Yes.
00:02:40We flew in from Concordia this morning.
00:02:41I would have telephoned,
00:02:42but apparently your phone
00:02:43is turned off.
00:02:44I did forget to charge it last night.
00:02:46Tillson,
00:02:47tell Fritz, old chap,
00:02:48have a look at that
00:02:49alleged sports utility vehicle.
00:02:51The suspension feels a bit dodgy.
00:02:53Sir.
00:02:54Oh, I'm sorry.
00:02:55We wouldn't want to wait Clayton
00:02:56and the rest of the Army Rangers,
00:02:57would we?
00:02:58I made that up.
00:02:59Did you?
00:03:00Just as a precaution.
00:03:01It was so clever.
00:03:02Your Highness,
00:03:03we're behind schedule.
00:03:04Of course.
00:03:05Emily,
00:03:06that tea,
00:03:07when you get a second, please.
00:03:10Wait, your Highness?
00:03:12Yes, that is the proper form
00:03:13of address
00:03:14for the Crown Prince of Concordia.
00:03:17Yeah, right.
00:03:18A prince.
00:03:19You may do a web search,
00:03:20if you must.
00:03:22If I had a signal, I would.
00:03:24We brought our own hot spot.
00:03:26Password is
00:03:27off with their heads,
00:03:28all one word.
00:03:29Prince Henry does enjoy the odd joke.
00:03:32You could have fooled me.
00:03:35Prince?
00:03:42I must do this.
00:03:48Sorry.
00:03:57Your Highness,
00:03:58I'm...
00:03:59Do I curtsy or bow?
00:04:00Or I'm...
00:04:01Oh, no.
00:04:02Simply good morning will do.
00:04:03Good morning.
00:04:06You know,
00:04:07I should probably change.
00:04:09You might need your socks.
00:04:13Oh, my goodness.
00:04:14I'm so sorry.
00:04:16I found a hole in my boots last night,
00:04:18and so I was just...
00:04:19I was just drying them off.
00:04:20On the Concordian coat of arms.
00:04:22Oh, is that what that is?
00:04:24It's nice.
00:04:25What is your role around here?
00:04:28I'm the caretaker.
00:04:30The caretaker?
00:04:31Really?
00:04:32Is that so hard to believe?
00:04:33I just don't see much care being taken.
00:04:36Ha!
00:04:37Right.
00:04:42Interesting slippers.
00:04:46I'm just going to go change my clothes
00:04:48and take these slippers off.
00:04:52No.
00:04:53Flight was smooth as can be.
00:04:57No, Father.
00:04:58I'll be home in a week
00:04:59after my task is complete,
00:05:00I told you.
00:05:04Well, look.
00:05:05Can't Edwina handle the cabinet meeting
00:05:07just this once?
00:05:08I mean, that's what royal siblings are for.
00:05:12Right.
00:05:13Tilson, my schedule, please.
00:05:14Yes, Your Highness.
00:05:16Yes, perhaps I can try to fit it in.
00:05:24So he's really a prince, huh?
00:05:25For a short time, anyway.
00:05:27Next week he'll be king.
00:05:29Now, introductions.
00:05:30Fritz.
00:05:32I'm Fritz,
00:05:33His Highness's bodyguard and personal valet.
00:05:36Nice to meet you, Fritz.
00:05:37And I'm Miss Tilson,
00:05:38the prince's chief of staff.
00:05:40It's my job to make sure
00:05:41that the prince's royal duties
00:05:43are met with utmost precision.
00:05:46Gotcha.
00:05:47That's great.
00:05:48Look, you guys seem really busy.
00:05:50I just came down to let you know
00:05:52I'm going to gather my stuff,
00:05:53pack it up,
00:05:54and leave you to your royal business.
00:05:57And why would you do that?
00:06:00Well, I mean,
00:06:01you're all here now.
00:06:02I assume you don't want me in your way.
00:06:04Want and need are two separate things.
00:06:07You are the caretaker,
00:06:09are you not?
00:06:11Yeah, sure.
00:06:12I mean, for like 24 hours now.
00:06:14Well, due to short notice,
00:06:15only Fritz and myself
00:06:16are here to see to the prince's needs.
00:06:19Your services are still required
00:06:21for the week that we are here.
00:06:23Um, my job was to knock icicles loose
00:06:25and keep the pipes from freezing up.
00:06:27And you shall,
00:06:28while doing other tasks as well.
00:06:30It usually takes at least a dozen staff
00:06:32to meet the basic needs of the prince.
00:06:36Look, I think there's been a misunderstanding.
00:06:38No, I think it is you
00:06:39who fails to understand.
00:06:40May I remind you of the contract
00:06:42that you signed?
00:06:43If you have any issues,
00:06:45may I suggest you take it up
00:06:46with the management company?
00:06:48Um, no, no, no, no.
00:06:50See, I came here for peace and quiet.
00:06:53I'm a writer, and...
00:06:54And that will be all.
00:06:56Staff, back to work.
00:07:02I was standing there
00:07:03in my pink bathrobe
00:07:04and bunny slippers.
00:07:05It was humiliating.
00:07:07They swooped in unexpectedly.
00:07:09I had no idea.
00:07:10My boss said
00:07:11they haven't visited in years.
00:07:12Beckett, it's not your fault.
00:07:14But they can't be right
00:07:16about that contract I signed.
00:07:18I'm so sorry,
00:07:19but I just read the fine print.
00:07:21The caretaker shall assist
00:07:22with all reasonable requests
00:07:24made by the property owner
00:07:25or their representative.
00:07:27Huh.
00:07:28As a writer, you'd think
00:07:29I'd pay more attention to the words.
00:07:31Guess I should have read
00:07:32the whole contract.
00:07:33Em, this is all my fault.
00:07:35Just come home.
00:07:36I'll deal with this as best I can.
00:07:38Thank you.
00:07:39You're up there to write,
00:07:40not to get wrapped up
00:07:41in my drama.
00:07:42Drama?
00:07:43Oh, wait a minute.
00:07:44Beckett, if I quit
00:07:45and break my contract,
00:07:46then you're in bad
00:07:47with your new boss.
00:07:48It'll be fine.
00:07:49I'll figure something out.
00:07:50No, no, no, no, no, no.
00:07:51Beckett, I...
00:07:52You know what?
00:07:53I got this.
00:07:54I will write in the evenings
00:07:55and in other spare time.
00:07:56But, uh,
00:07:57the deadline for your book.
00:07:58Emily, are you sure about this?
00:08:00Positive.
00:08:01Besides, as a writer,
00:08:02I need to open myself up
00:08:04to new experiences
00:08:05and interesting characters.
00:08:07You never know.
00:08:08Maybe this will give me
00:08:09some new material for my book.
00:08:11Okay, if you're sure.
00:08:18In fact, I think
00:08:19I already have some.
00:08:23Miss Miller, please.
00:08:25Yes, Miss Tilson,
00:08:26I'm clearing out my things,
00:08:28like you asked.
00:08:29And all the other rooms
00:08:30you tried writing in, please.
00:08:33What is all this for?
00:08:35The prince has wall-to-wall
00:08:36interviews and video calls
00:08:38scheduled.
00:08:40Oh, what's this?
00:08:42Oh, my idea book.
00:08:44Can't forget that.
00:08:46Oh, Tilson,
00:08:48leave your thoughts
00:08:49on the last line of my speech.
00:08:51Now, new ending
00:08:52sounds like this.
00:08:53So, ladies and gentlemen
00:08:54and gathered dignitaries,
00:08:55this treaty will benefit
00:08:56both of our nations
00:08:57with 20% more high-tech trade
00:08:59and 18%
00:09:01expanded agricultural exports.
00:09:05How's that sound?
00:09:06A little stuffy, actually.
00:09:08I beg your pardon.
00:09:10Oh, sorry, your highness.
00:09:12I just meant it sounded
00:09:14a little formal.
00:09:15Yes, of course
00:09:16it sounds formal.
00:09:17This address was crafted
00:09:18by several members
00:09:19of the Concordian Foreign Service
00:09:21to thaw trade
00:09:22with one of our formerly
00:09:23quarrelsome neighbors,
00:09:24the nation of Ancadia.
00:09:25Do you have a better suggestion,
00:09:27or...
00:09:29Then it's a happy occasion, right?
00:09:32Sure.
00:09:33Yeah, how about something like,
00:09:35um,
00:09:36so former rivals
00:09:37and now future friends,
00:09:38this happy day
00:09:40is long overdue.
00:09:41A chance to turn
00:09:43swords into silicon chips
00:09:44and arguments into apples.
00:09:46Something like that.
00:09:47And then to benefit
00:09:48both our great nations
00:09:49moving forward.
00:09:51Hmm.
00:09:52I like the ring of that.
00:09:54Yeah?
00:09:57That might work.
00:09:59You're welcome.
00:10:02Oh, sorry, where are my manners?
00:10:04Thank you.
00:10:07Oh, that's my pen.
00:10:09Miss Miller,
00:10:11a word.
00:10:13Yes.
00:10:18Wow, all this stuff.
00:10:19You guys planning an invasion?
00:10:21The prince insists on
00:10:22a regimented daily schedule
00:10:24so as not to waste
00:10:25even a minute of his time.
00:10:27Man, if I were that organized,
00:10:28I'd crank out a book a week.
00:10:30Yes, about that.
00:10:31While you may be a writer,
00:10:33you are also a member
00:10:34of the royal household this week.
00:10:36Of course, Miss Tilson,
00:10:37but I do plan on writing
00:10:38in my spare time.
00:10:39How you spend your free time
00:10:40is none of my concern,
00:10:41but as a member of the staff,
00:10:43I need to make you aware
00:10:44of what is expected.
00:10:46Right.
00:10:47Firstly, you do not
00:10:48offer your opinion
00:10:50willy-nilly to the prince.
00:10:52He is very busy.
00:10:53But don't you think it helps?
00:10:55It's irrelevant.
00:10:56You speak when spoken to,
00:10:57and that is all.
00:10:59Got it. Okay.
00:11:00What else?
00:11:01As to your duties,
00:11:03you will start your day
00:11:04by procuring the prince's
00:11:05morning newspaper.
00:11:07Can he just read the news online?
00:11:09The prince enjoys an actual
00:11:10newspaper with his breakfast,
00:11:12which commences at 7.05
00:11:13every morning.
00:11:14Okay. Newspaper. Check.
00:11:16The prince reads the
00:11:17London Conquer
00:11:18to stay up on world affairs.
00:11:20Uh...
00:11:21The closest this town
00:11:22has to a newsstand
00:11:23is some magazines
00:11:24at the gas station
00:11:25at Mini Mart.
00:11:26You'll figure it out.
00:11:27Now, moving on,
00:11:28the prince prefers his eggs
00:11:29soft-boiled.
00:11:30Oh, okay.
00:11:31Miss Thompson,
00:11:32I have to stop you right there.
00:11:33I am not much of a cook.
00:11:34The prince's personal chef
00:11:35learned his wife was in labor
00:11:37as we left for the airport,
00:11:38so as the chef is not available,
00:11:40you will step in.
00:11:42Now, there should always be
00:11:43a crackling fire going
00:11:44and tea at the ready.
00:11:46Tea should be served
00:11:47between 76 and 85 degrees Celsius
00:11:49unless the prince requests oolong,
00:11:51which should be served
00:11:52between 82 and 87 degrees.
00:11:55Any questions?
00:11:56Just one.
00:11:57Can you take that again
00:11:58from the top?
00:12:08Fritz, we're frozen again.
00:12:10Uh, we're back, sir.
00:12:11Right.
00:12:12Okay, so, yes,
00:12:13as I was saying,
00:12:14addressing the
00:12:15Manufacturers Association
00:12:16by webcam
00:12:17is more than sufficient,
00:12:18I assure you.
00:12:19It's just not how
00:12:20things are done, Henry.
00:12:22Shirking your royal duties,
00:12:23big brother.
00:12:24Quite the opposite.
00:12:25I am on the phone
00:12:26with both of you right now,
00:12:27and if I were back home,
00:12:28I, look,
00:12:29I wouldn't be able to attend
00:12:30to important matters here.
00:12:32Don't worry, Henry.
00:12:33I'll cover for you
00:12:34while you're gone.
00:12:35Anyway,
00:12:36I played the queen before,
00:12:37when I was six
00:12:38and wore Mother's tiara.
00:12:40Yes.
00:12:41You do wear so many hats.
00:12:43Thank you, Edwina.
00:12:44You're a lifesaver.
00:12:47You know, your uncle's old home
00:12:48is hardly a matter
00:12:49that requires your attention
00:12:50a week before your coronation.
00:12:52This place means
00:12:53a great deal to me.
00:12:54But anyways,
00:12:55you know the law, father.
00:12:56A king cannot own
00:12:57or inherit land
00:12:58outside of the kingdom,
00:12:59so this place must be sold
00:13:00next week
00:13:01before I take the crown.
00:13:03Now, please,
00:13:04let's not quibble about this anymore.
00:13:06At least we agree on that.
00:13:08Knock, knock.
00:13:09Come in.
00:13:107.05 a.m.
00:13:13What is that?
00:13:15It's my breakfast, I think.
00:13:17Sorry, your highness.
00:13:18The toaster is tricky,
00:13:19and I had a little trouble
00:13:20making soft-boiled eggs,
00:13:22so I scrambled them.
00:13:23But how did they get so gray?
00:13:25You know, honestly,
00:13:26I'm not sure,
00:13:27but the tea is the right color.
00:13:29Thank goodness.
00:13:30Henry,
00:13:31who might this be?
00:13:33Yes, um,
00:13:34Emily, this is my father.
00:13:37This is Emily.
00:13:38She's the caretaker
00:13:39of the chalet.
00:13:40Emily, this is my father,
00:13:41King William.
00:13:42Nice to meet you,
00:13:43your majesty.
00:13:44I'd curse you,
00:13:45but I might spill the tray.
00:13:46Not to worry.
00:13:47Your hands are full,
00:13:48especially with my stubborn son.
00:13:51Is that my morning newspaper?
00:13:53Yes.
00:13:54The London Concord.
00:13:56I had to print it in sections
00:13:59and tape it together.
00:14:01Will there be anything else?
00:14:05No, I think you've done quite enough.
00:14:07Okey-dokey.
00:14:08Right.
00:14:09Nice to meet you, your majesty.
00:14:12That was my pen.
00:14:14Now, father,
00:14:15as far as the meeting
00:14:16of the lords on Friday,
00:14:17I was thinking
00:14:18that would be a good time
00:14:19to discuss the treaty.
00:14:20About that,
00:14:21I spoke with the ambassador
00:14:23last night
00:14:24and I have some
00:14:25very crucial information.
00:14:28Yes, about that what,
00:14:30Fritz, we lost him again.
00:14:32Got it.
00:14:33Someone seems to have
00:14:34knocked the power cord loose, sir.
00:14:36Well, who the devil did that?
00:14:39Oops.
00:14:41Oops.
00:14:42We were just discussing
00:14:44important matters of state.
00:14:45Give me two minutes,
00:14:46you'll be back online with them, sir.
00:14:47Okay.
00:14:48Sorry, your highness.
00:14:50It's all right.
00:14:52I just...
00:14:53I just don't get why
00:14:54you'd fly all the way here
00:14:55just to have all these
00:14:56meetings back home.
00:14:59What if I told you
00:15:00I'm on holiday?
00:15:01If this is you on holiday,
00:15:02I'd hate to see you working.
00:15:04If you must know,
00:15:06I'm here to sell the chalet.
00:15:08The sooner the better.
00:15:11But don't you understand deadlines?
00:15:13Well, that's one thing
00:15:14I do understand.
00:15:16Excuse me.
00:15:17Excuse me, your highness.
00:15:21There we are, sir.
00:15:22Having it back online in a jiff.
00:15:48What in the world?
00:16:04Excuse me.
00:16:08Excuse me. Hello.
00:16:10Great.
00:16:11Good one, sir.
00:16:15Yes, what is it?
00:16:16Sorry to bother you.
00:16:18An hour that you have?
00:16:20Well, you guys are doing amazing,
00:16:22by the way.
00:16:23I'm just wondering
00:16:24if there's a way this can work
00:16:25for all of us.
00:16:26Like, how much longer will it be?
00:16:28Or can you do it more quietly?
00:16:32I have precisely...
00:16:34Thirteen minutes.
00:16:35Thirteen minutes for my workout
00:16:36and you want us to
00:16:37fence more quietly.
00:16:39Thirteen minutes, that's great.
00:16:40No, never mind then.
00:16:41I'm just trying to get
00:16:42some writing done
00:16:43and it sounds like pirates
00:16:44have taken over the house.
00:16:46Ah, pirates.
00:16:47I'll have you know that
00:16:48fencing is one of the oldest
00:16:50and most difficult sports
00:16:51in the entire world.
00:16:52As difficult as trying to write
00:16:54while pirates are playing
00:16:55outside your door?
00:16:56Fencing is like chess in motion.
00:16:59It is sparring with steel.
00:17:02Writing is sparring with words.
00:17:05I think I just got
00:17:06the last word in.
00:17:09Ah.
00:17:14Double time, even louder.
00:17:21Evening, miss.
00:17:22Hey, Fritz.
00:17:23How was your day?
00:17:25Oh, fine.
00:17:26His Highness is very busy.
00:17:27Diplomatic calls,
00:17:28heads of state,
00:17:29tutoring sessions on royal affairs.
00:17:32Is there something you need?
00:17:33You look a bit out of sorts.
00:17:34Oh, yeah,
00:17:35I'm just looking for something.
00:17:39My idea book.
00:17:42Oh, oh, no, I'm so sorry.
00:17:44Oh, Henry, it was cold.
00:17:45I thought it was scrap.
00:17:46Oh, really, I'm sorry.
00:17:47What is all the ruckus?
00:17:49My notebook's in the fire.
00:17:51Fritz, be a good fella.
00:17:53Go get some clean rags.
00:17:54Yes, sir.
00:18:03Sorry about that.
00:18:05What was this, anyway?
00:18:06It's where I jot down my ideas,
00:18:08and it's ruined.
00:18:09Oh, gosh, I'm so sorry.
00:18:12Well, uh,
00:18:16surely you can come up
00:18:18with some new ideas?
00:18:20Ideas aren't like crumpets.
00:18:21You can't just send out for more.
00:18:27This is funny to you, huh?
00:18:30No, I'm so sorry.
00:18:34A thousand pardons.
00:18:37Um, you know what?
00:18:39You look, uh,
00:18:41you look lovely tonight, Your Highness.
00:18:43Good night.
00:18:49She certainly speaks her mind.
00:18:51Yes, she does.
00:18:52Should Miss Tilson speak to her, sir?
00:18:54Actually,
00:18:57no.
00:18:59You have a...
00:19:00What?
00:19:02Never mind.
00:19:03Ah.
00:19:04Ah.
00:19:15Hey, Fritz.
00:19:16There you are.
00:19:17Wasn't sure.
00:19:18Here and getting nowhere with my writing.
00:19:22Well, I hate to distract,
00:19:23but Miss Tilson has asked to see you.
00:19:26Summoned, am I?
00:19:28I'll be right there.
00:19:29Thank you.
00:19:35Miss Tilson, you rang?
00:19:37Yes.
00:19:38The prince went into town on some errands,
00:19:41but it's Tuesday,
00:19:42and on Tuesdays,
00:19:44the prince enjoys fresh croissant and jam
00:19:47with his afternoon tea.
00:19:48But where would I personally find fresh croissants?
00:19:50Well, surely you can get them in town.
00:19:52But it's a very small town.
00:19:54You are the caretaker,
00:19:55so please, take care of it.
00:20:00Croissants?
00:20:02Croissants?
00:20:03Sorry.
00:20:04We don't get much call for them around here.
00:20:07But I do make pretzels, too,
00:20:09if you like treats with a twist.
00:20:11No, thank you.
00:20:12I'm in a bit of a croissant emergency.
00:20:14It's a long story.
00:20:15You look familiar.
00:20:17Have we met before?
00:20:19I don't think so.
00:20:20I just got here this week.
00:20:21In town to do some skiing?
00:20:23I wish.
00:20:24I'm the temporary caretaker
00:20:26up at that big chalet on Skyview
00:20:28and trying to get some writing done.
00:20:30I'm an author.
00:20:32You don't say.
00:20:33Anything I may have heard of?
00:20:35Just one novel so far,
00:20:36Romance in the Rockies.
00:20:39Stay right there.
00:20:45What?
00:20:46I love Romance in the Rockies.
00:20:47It's the best book I've read this year.
00:20:49Amazing.
00:20:50I'm so glad you like it.
00:20:51How about that?
00:20:53Emily Miller right here in my donut shop.
00:20:56So when's your next book coming out?
00:20:58As soon as I can get past my writer's block,
00:21:00I'm afraid.
00:21:02How do you come up with the stories
00:21:03you write anyway?
00:21:05That's a good question.
00:21:07Sometimes inspiration comes easily
00:21:09and sometimes it doesn't.
00:21:12Every now and then a spark
00:21:15just kind of pops up out of nowhere.
00:21:18Speaking of which,
00:21:20are you making fresh donuts anytime soon?
00:21:24I was just about to make a batch
00:21:25when you came in here.
00:21:26Think you could twist a few into a croissant shape?
00:21:29Oh, I see where you're going with this.
00:21:31Well, because I liked your book so much,
00:21:34I'll give it a try.
00:21:35Yes.
00:21:36Fabulous.
00:21:37It's going to be fabulous.
00:21:38Thank you.
00:21:43Ah, Wills.
00:21:45Thank you for meeting me.
00:21:46Dreadfully sorry to keep you waiting.
00:21:49As I was saying over the phone,
00:21:51I need work to start right away.
00:21:54Extremely fast, in fact.
00:21:55The house is starting to be shown on Friday,
00:21:58which means the work must be done by then at the chalet.
00:22:01Okay, well, you sign the check and I'll get at it.
00:22:04So here's the estimate for the materials.
00:22:07As you can see, we've got drywall, paint, et cetera.
00:22:13Will, this seems a bit high,
00:22:16especially here, this five-figure start work fee.
00:22:20Well, you wanted a rush job
00:22:22and I've got more work than I can handle.
00:22:24Plus, I've got to charge you a little bit extra
00:22:26to put you to the front of the line.
00:22:28Materials are expensive.
00:22:30If you look at...
00:22:31Oh.
00:22:35What are you doing here?
00:22:36I was just picking up some things.
00:22:38Oh, Mr. Wilson, this is Emily Miller.
00:22:42Emily's helping us out at the chalet.
00:22:44Hi.
00:22:45Hi.
00:22:46I couldn't help but hear
00:22:47that's great that you're so in demand, Mr. Wilson.
00:22:49Yeah, my crew and I, we just put up a roof down the road
00:22:53and we're working on a driveway this morning,
00:22:55so we're pretty busy.
00:22:57Really?
00:22:58That's amazing, because usually putting in a new roof
00:23:01causes some calluses, and your hands look great.
00:23:05That's a good job.
00:23:07Oh, well, I wear really good gloves.
00:23:11Oh, okay.
00:23:13The same brand as your boots?
00:23:16It's just, for most people,
00:23:18putting in a new driveway would cause their boots
00:23:21to get covered in tar, and yours look really clean.
00:23:24It's really something.
00:23:26But anyway, you know, if you can't waive the big start fee,
00:23:29no hard feelings, we'll just go with the guy yesterday.
00:23:31They estimate it was lower, right?
00:23:33Yeah, and you're so busy anyway, so it's nice to meet you.
00:23:36Well, I'm sure there's a little bit of wiggle room in there.
00:23:41I can, you know...
00:23:45No, I'm waiving the fee.
00:23:47Oh.
00:23:48I'll waive the fee, yeah.
00:23:50Okay, good, good, good.
00:23:53But these look like retail prices for paint and lumber.
00:23:57Oh, but with your contractor's discount,
00:23:59we'll get, like, what, 20% off?
00:24:05Sorry to meddle, Your Highness.
00:24:07I just couldn't stand there and watch him take advantage
00:24:11of a newcomer.
00:24:13What makes you assume that I'm some naive newcomer?
00:24:19Well, for starters, if a contractor sees you've got money,
00:24:22he may try to take it.
00:24:23So before you negotiate next time,
00:24:25you might want to park your fancy European sports wagon
00:24:28down the street.
00:24:29Ha ha! Yes.
00:24:31I see your point.
00:24:33And how come you know so much about all that, um, work business?
00:24:38Before I was an author, I was actually an accountant
00:24:40for a big construction firm in Denver.
00:24:42Ah, well, you were very impressive.
00:24:45Oh, before I forget.
00:24:49This is for you.
00:24:52To replace the one that went up in smoke.
00:24:54May not have any ideas in it yet,
00:24:56but given how quickly you think on your feet,
00:24:58I'm sure it'll be filled up in no time.
00:25:01Thank you so much.
00:25:03Oh, no.
00:25:05What? What is it?
00:25:08Nigel Bolan.
00:25:09He's a photo-taking gadfly for the Concordian Gossip Pages.
00:25:13What's he doing here?
00:25:15Um, maybe he's on vacation?
00:25:17Ah, well, it's a little far to go for skiing,
00:25:19but not for a photo.
00:25:20He's coming this way. Hurry.
00:25:21Okay.
00:25:22Um, how about some brunch?
00:25:23Um, sure.
00:25:24Fantastic. My treat.
00:25:29You didn't have to do all this, Your Highness.
00:25:31Hmm. It's the least I can do.
00:25:33And you don't have to call me Your Highness.
00:25:35Oh. Is it your lordship, then, Your Highness?
00:25:37Actually, just plain Henry will do.
00:25:40There's nothing plain about you,
00:25:42but I'll give it a try.
00:25:45Henry.
00:25:47That's better.
00:25:49So, why such lengths to avoid Nigel?
00:25:52He twists the simplest things into scandals.
00:25:55Like, by coming here,
00:25:56he would spin it into some sort of frivolous trick.
00:25:59But why did you come here yourself to sell the chalet?
00:26:01I mean, a guy like you could just wave your royal scepter
00:26:04and say, get it done.
00:26:05Well, I think you're confusing a scepter with a magic wand.
00:26:09In any way, it's complicated.
00:26:13Well, I like a good story. Try me.
00:26:19My Uncle Chauncey built this chalet years ago
00:26:22to escape the pressures of the palace back home.
00:26:25And if the Winter Palace must be sold,
00:26:28I need to ensure that it's sold to the right buyer.
00:26:31The Winter Palace?
00:26:33Yes, it's my uncle's nickname for the chalet.
00:26:35Sounds like a place where kings and queens hold court.
00:26:38No, no, quite the contrary.
00:26:40Chauncey's door was open to all.
00:26:42No matter who you were, royal or local,
00:26:45as soon as you walked through that door,
00:26:47he made you feel like a king.
00:26:49For instance, if a local couple couldn't afford to get married,
00:26:53Chauncey would grant them the use of his little chapel.
00:26:56So, what became of Uncle Chauncey?
00:26:59He passed away.
00:27:01Ah, five years ago.
00:27:03That was the last time I was here.
00:27:05I'm sorry.
00:27:07He was in line for the crown, but he stepped aside.
00:27:11My father became king,
00:27:13and now with my father retiring, I'm to be made king.
00:27:16So all I can do is
00:27:19ensure that this place is sold to the right buyer.
00:27:23Someone who appreciates it as much as I do.
00:27:26And all by the end of the week.
00:27:31And I suppose I...
00:27:34I needed to see it one last time.
00:27:39You are not at all what I expected a prince to be like.
00:27:43Oh yes? And what did you expect a prince to be like?
00:27:47I guess I thought you would just be doing more prince stuff.
00:27:51You know?
00:27:53Shouldn't you be out, you know, playing polo and dancing at masquerade balls
00:27:57instead of working 24-7?
00:28:00As prince I head up the foreign ministry,
00:28:03I negotiate treaties, I propose budgets,
00:28:07and as king I'll do even more.
00:28:09I can see why you're so obsessed with schedules.
00:28:12You know,
00:28:15I think we may be able to help each other.
00:28:18I need to get this place ready to be sold by the end of the week,
00:28:22and I am disastrously short-staffed.
00:28:25And you've clearly proven yourself resourceful.
00:28:27Thank you, but I really should be writing whenever I can.
00:28:30Well then let me propose a treaty to you.
00:28:33If you help me in the mornings,
00:28:35you can have the entire afternoon free to write.
00:28:38Okay.
00:28:40But on one condition.
00:28:42No more making fun of my bunny slippers.
00:28:47Deal? Deal.
00:28:57All right, Mr. Wilson and his crew will be here soon to start work on the living room,
00:29:01but in the meantime, I'd like everything in this room to be catalogued
00:29:06to either be thrown away or donated.
00:29:09There's a lot to go through.
00:29:11Yes, there is.
00:29:13And I'm going to start showing the house on Friday,
00:29:16so I want this room empty, if I may.
00:29:19But look at these treasures.
00:29:22Some of this has to be personal to you.
00:29:24There's no time for sentimentality, I'm afraid.
00:29:27Stiff upper lip, huh?
00:29:29Something like that.
00:29:30Are you sure you want to part with all this stuff?
00:29:33I mean, look at these carvings.
00:29:35These are amazing.
00:29:37Who did these?
00:29:39The name of the artist escapes me.
00:29:42You don't honestly like them, do you?
00:29:44I do. They're beautiful.
00:29:47I've always loved sculptures.
00:29:48What is that quote from Michelangelo?
00:29:50Something about how the sculpture is already inside the block of stone
00:29:53and it's just waiting to be let out.
00:29:55Be that as it may, they can go.
00:29:57Okay.
00:29:59These can go.
00:30:01Oh, these chairs, they can go.
00:30:04Oh, my goodness.
00:30:06Look at this telescope.
00:30:08Oh, well, I forgot about that.
00:30:11Yeah, Chauncey and I used to, uh...
00:30:16But give it to charity, and the sooner the better.
00:30:23Hockey.
00:30:24Okay, I love hockey.
00:30:27I used to play with my dad.
00:30:29I'm pretty good.
00:30:30Yeah, Chauncey and I used to play in the backyard
00:30:33using the whole of it as a rink.
00:30:35Even in the summer, we'd use pine cones for parks.
00:30:39Ah, but everything can go, please.
00:30:44You know, if you're going to be giving away all this stuff to charity,
00:30:47shouldn't we first make sure it's in good working condition?
00:30:50It's hardly a good use of our time.
00:30:52Could reflect poorly on Concordia.
00:30:55A matter of national pride, after all.
00:31:05Yeah, this should do nicely.
00:31:07I'm not sure this is a good idea.
00:31:09Don't talk about it.
00:31:11I'm not sure this is a good idea.
00:31:13Don't tell me you're afraid of a little competition.
00:31:15Oh, please, don't make me laugh.
00:31:18No, no, it's just that I have a call with the Lords at noon, so...
00:31:24Does Concordia have a national bird?
00:31:27No, why?
00:31:29It sounds like someone is chickening out.
00:31:32Ah, all right.
00:31:37Your Highness, what are you doing?
00:31:40I am defending Concordia's national honour, so I'm told.
00:31:45Your schedule is full, sir,
00:31:47and there's so much work to be done to prepare the chalet for sale.
00:31:52Do something.
00:31:53Like what?
00:31:54I don't know, anything.
00:31:55Sir, shall I hold your hat?
00:31:57No, thank you.
00:32:04Are you all right?
00:32:05Yeah, help.
00:32:06Yes, of course.
00:32:08Oh, sire!
00:32:13How are you not shivering right now?
00:32:17I stiff up a lip, remember?
00:32:19Right, yes.
00:32:20Because right now it's frozen solid.
00:32:26Thank you.
00:32:29Sir, if you are quite done, there's quite a lot of work to get done today, isn't that right, Miss Miller?
00:32:35Yes, right, of course.
00:32:37Right.
00:32:41Thank you.
00:32:46Just a different sort of exercise today, Miss Tilson. Surely you approve?
00:32:50I'm not sure that I do.
00:32:52But Miss Miller is a breath of fresh air, wouldn't you say?
00:32:56We shall see.
00:32:58Clean this up, would you?
00:33:00Yes, ma'am.
00:33:06Ah, Emily.
00:33:08Yes.
00:33:09Hi.
00:33:12I trust you've recovered from today's match.
00:33:14I can just feel my fingers again, yes.
00:33:17What are you doing up?
00:33:19I'm going over a draft of a treaty.
00:33:22When my father steps down next week, I have to be ready.
00:33:24I thought someone only becomes king when an older king passes away.
00:33:28Concordians are practical people.
00:33:30A charter states that a king must retire before their seventieth year to always ensure a ruler at the peak of their abilities.
00:33:39And I've been preparing for years.
00:33:43And that date has finally come.
00:33:45You never stop, do you?
00:33:47I can't.
00:33:50My whole life has been planned down to the letter.
00:33:53And down to a suitable princess as well, I understand.
00:33:57A certain Beatrix from the kingdom next door?
00:34:00She's very beautiful.
00:34:02I see you've been reading online.
00:34:05Yes.
00:34:06Well, uh, Beatrix is no longer in the picture.
00:34:10Oh?
00:34:12What happened?
00:34:13It's complicated.
00:34:15We were perfect, uh, on paper.
00:34:18Just not in real life.
00:34:20Does that make sense?
00:34:22Believe me, it does.
00:34:25Yeah, I was dating a guy in my writing program.
00:34:28We had everything in common.
00:34:31But after my first book sold, Michael didn't handle it well.
00:34:37He was jealous and he broke up with me last year.
00:34:41Michael doesn't sound like a gentleman.
00:34:45Sorry.
00:34:46I think I'm better with fiction than real life.
00:34:49What's that?
00:34:50Oh, this is my first chapter.
00:34:53Well, most of it.
00:34:54I'm stuck on a section.
00:34:55It helps me to print it and read it on paper.
00:34:57I imagine that's rather difficult.
00:34:59Making the transition from accountant to writer.
00:35:02Yes, I gave up a very steady paycheck for something much less certain.
00:35:08But I do love it.
00:35:11Still, it must take a lot of courage.
00:35:14Right.
00:35:15You know, if you'd ever like a second opinion on those pages of yours, I'd be happy to read them.
00:35:20Really, I'm fine.
00:35:21I already have a dozen competing opinions in my own head.
00:35:24Surely another pair of eyes would help.
00:35:29That's so sweet, but you don't want to read my book.
00:35:32I so rarely get to read for fun and I would gladly read your pages.
00:35:36If you want.
00:35:39Okay.
00:35:40Okay, fine.
00:35:42Take it quick before I change my mind.
00:35:52Good morning.
00:35:53Good morning.
00:35:56What a surprise.
00:35:57You made your own tea.
00:35:59Impressive.
00:36:00Oh, yes.
00:36:02Speaking of surprises.
00:36:07I read your chapter.
00:36:09And?
00:36:10And I loved it.
00:36:15Really?
00:36:16Yes, really.
00:36:17But there was a problem.
00:36:19What?
00:36:20It ended halfway through.
00:36:23Well, like I told you, I'm stuck.
00:36:26Oh, really?
00:36:29I have an idea.
00:36:30Just indulge me.
00:36:33Does anyone ever do otherwise?
00:36:35Oh, no.
00:36:37So, my Uncle Johnson and I used to have this game to invent stories.
00:36:42We'd take a snowball and we'd pack it in our bare hands.
00:36:46Pass it back and forth until we thought of the next phrase.
00:36:49But you have to do it without your gloves.
00:36:53But that would be freezing.
00:36:55Exactly.
00:36:59Ready?
00:37:00Sure.
00:37:01All right.
00:37:02Once upon a time.
00:37:04Now you think of the next phrase and pass it back to me.
00:37:06There was a prince.
00:37:08A wise prince.
00:37:10Who liked giving orders.
00:37:13Until he met a most disagreeable visitor.
00:37:17Who made him apologize for his atrocious manners.
00:37:20Until she realized that he was deeply insightful and the problem in fact lay with her.
00:37:30That's not part of the game.
00:37:34Wait.
00:37:36I just got a great idea for my chapter.
00:37:39I just have to flesh it out.
00:37:41You see, I told you this game would knock something loose.
00:37:44All right, so go.
00:37:45Right.
00:37:46Be gone with you.
00:37:47Aren't there painters coming soon?
00:37:48Oh, don't worry about the painters.
00:37:49Really?
00:37:50Yes.
00:37:51Thank you.
00:37:52Thank you.
00:38:11Hmm.
00:38:33Hmm.
00:38:42Hmm.
00:39:01What are you doing out here?
00:39:03What are you doing out here?
00:39:05Oh, I'm just finishing up a sculpture I started years ago.
00:39:09And, uh, I suppose I lost track of time.
00:39:13What is this?
00:39:14Explain, please.
00:39:16Well, um, I thought when this place has new buyers that perhaps the owners would like this little fellow living on their deck.
00:39:25No, no, I meant explain how you made this.
00:39:27It's beautiful.
00:39:29Oh, it's nothing really.
00:39:31Nothing?
00:39:32Oh, this is something, all right.
00:39:35Wait a minute.
00:39:39Those were your carvings in the storage room, weren't they?
00:39:44It's just a hobby from a lifetime ago when I would visit my uncle and dream of being a sculptor and living an artist's life.
00:39:54Well, why can't you?
00:39:59Kings don't have much time for woodworking, I'm afraid, for one.
00:40:03And, uh, after my coronation next week, it's time to put away childish things.
00:40:12But you have a sister. Couldn't she take the throne instead?
00:40:17Deweyna's my younger sister, and even though she's always been a diplomat of sorts...
00:40:25Look, my country is expecting me to rule, and I can't let them down.
00:40:33So you'd sacrifice your happiness and become king?
00:40:38It's my royal destiny.
00:40:41And what's my happiness compared to the happiness of a half a million people?
00:40:45I may have misjudged you a bit.
00:40:51Look, if this is your last chance to enjoy the Winter Palace, maybe you should try to have some fun.
00:40:58The same goes for your staff.
00:41:00How do you mean?
00:41:01You guys all work so hard, and if this is your last time here, why not try to enjoy it?
00:41:11Isn't that what your uncle would have wanted?
00:41:15Yes. Yes, he would.
00:41:22You know, you're a bit of a, um...
00:41:25Nuisance?
00:41:26No, I was going to say inspiration, and I will give your words some thought.
00:41:33Thank you.
00:41:35Till tomorrow, then.
00:41:44Thank you.
00:42:08What is this?
00:42:09Better take a look, Miss Tilson.
00:42:1110.45, spin class and a spa day? What is this?
00:42:16I had one just like it waiting for me, though mine said skiing instead of spa day, and a class in origami, whatever that is.
00:42:24Is this someone's idea of a joke?
00:42:26Quite the contrary.
00:42:27Miss Tilson, you've made schedules every day for me since I was five.
00:42:31Yes, that is my job, to keep you on task, and you have meetings today.
00:42:35Oh, I cancelled them.
00:42:38No, you haven't.
00:42:39I have the rest of my life for meetings. This week, I am on vacation.
00:42:44And some things will just have to wait.
00:42:46What I think he's trying to say is that both of you deserve a little fun.
00:42:50So, Fritz, lift ticket and origami class.
00:42:54And Miss Tilson, the spin class starts soon, don't be late.
00:42:57And the spa is expecting you after that.
00:43:01But the diplomatic pouch just arrived, and the workers need to be supervised.
00:43:05Miss Tilson, are you disobeying a royal order?
00:43:08No, of course not.
00:43:09Good. Then Miss Tilson, Fritz, enjoy your day off.
00:43:18That went well.
00:43:20Remains to be seen.
00:43:22And what about you? What will the prince do for fun?
00:43:27I figured I'd help out Wilson here.
00:43:30That is, if you'll have me, good man.
00:43:33Lucky me.
00:43:34Yes, indeed.
00:43:35If you really want to help me, there's a few supplies you can get in town.
00:43:38Oh, fantastic.
00:43:41Emily, since you're not writing until later, perhaps you'd care to accompany me?
00:43:46I would love to.
00:43:55How's your book coming?
00:43:56It's going great.
00:43:57Well, clearly your writer's block came from you working too hard, and you just needed to have some more fun.
00:44:02Wait a minute. Suddenly you're the expert in fun? Mr. Works all the time?
00:44:07Listen, I am the most fun.
00:44:10For instance, I can do this.
00:44:14But maybe you shouldn't.
00:44:15Why not? Are you fun-shaming me?
00:44:18You're shaming my fun.
00:44:20How dare you.
00:44:23You should let your fun side out more often.
00:44:24Oh, yeah? Why should I do that? Just to get shamed more.
00:44:26I mean, you probably have more friends.
00:44:28I have plenty of friends. The problem is they all want something from me.
00:44:31Fame, favor, funding. The three F's.
00:44:36You're very different.
00:44:39I am?
00:44:40Yeah. You don't seem to want anything from me at all.
00:44:46Well, that's not actually true.
00:44:49Oh, yeah?
00:44:50I want the rest of that pretzel.
00:44:52Oh, no, you can't have it.
00:44:53I...
00:44:54Oh, is it that reporter guy?
00:44:56Yes, yes, yes.
00:44:58Nigel, probably up to no good.
00:45:01Just see the headline now.
00:45:03Pretzel Prince Prances in Streets. Pretty peasant.
00:45:06Excuse me?
00:45:07Sorry. We should, uh...
00:45:09Yeah, no, let's just hurry up and get out of here.
00:45:11It's icy.
00:45:13Take my hand.
00:45:21Hey, did she follow us?
00:45:23You are the best.
00:45:24She followed us.
00:45:26You all right?
00:45:42Miss Tilson.
00:45:43I could be wrong, sire, but I think we have a problem.
00:45:47Clearly.
00:45:48The prince has been missing meetings and not returning calls.
00:45:51This has gone on long enough, Miss Tilson.
00:45:53Yes, but what can we do?
00:45:55Well, the sooner that chalet sells, the sooner Henry comes home.
00:46:00That's all there is to it.
00:46:01Yes, sire.
00:46:03Leave it to me.
00:46:08So you replace the screen, and then you put the spline in the slot, and...
00:46:18It's done!
00:46:19Voila!
00:46:20Most ingenious.
00:46:22So now you're doing home repairs?
00:46:24Well, the palace, they won't let me touch a thing.
00:46:27So now the next time something breaks, I won't have to call the repairman.
00:46:30No offense.
00:46:34Miss Tilson!
00:46:35How was your spa day?
00:46:37Perplexing.
00:46:39I had some sort of treatment involving guacamole.
00:46:43Or was it guava?
00:46:45Well, whatever it was, you look wonderful.
00:46:50How can that be?
00:46:51Oh, dear, I had a message from the real estate agent while I was at the spa.
00:46:56They've sent a potential buyer.
00:46:58Apparently he's very interested.
00:47:00But it's two days early. We're not ready.
00:47:02I may have indicated to the agent our intense timeline, sir.
00:47:06But don't worry, I will take care of it.
00:47:09As you're due to speak to the prime minister in ten minutes.
00:47:11Reschedule that, please. I need to get a sense of who might be buying this place.
00:47:16I'll handle it myself.
00:47:26So, as you can see, there's quite a bit more work to do.
00:47:29We weren't quite expecting you so soon.
00:47:31Oh, I don't mind a little paint saunas.
00:47:33It's a great place you got here.
00:47:35Thank you. My uncle helped build it himself.
00:47:38It was a bit of a passion project.
00:47:40In fact, he had these windows installed at night for stargazing.
00:47:44And during the day, as you can see, the light in here is amazing.
00:47:47It's perfect for reading or just taking in this beautiful view.
00:47:51Nice. Of course, I'd have to make some changes.
00:47:55Changes?
00:47:57Sure. Knock out some walls, put in a bar.
00:48:00And this room would be perfect for a home theater.
00:48:04Just have to block out those windows.
00:48:06But then you'd miss this gorgeous view.
00:48:10Shame. But you can't make an omelet if you don't break a couple eggs.
00:48:17Well, before we proceed too much further, you should be aware of the risks.
00:48:22Risks?
00:48:23Yeah, you know, the hazards.
00:48:25What hazards?
00:48:26Well, there's the bears, for one.
00:48:29Bears?
00:48:30Oh, they love it here.
00:48:32Why would bears love it here more than anyplace else?
00:48:36It could be because of all the beehives in the eaves.
00:48:39Yes.
00:48:41Full disclosure, I'm not sure my uncle got all the permits he needed to build this place.
00:48:46I'm sure that could be fixed.
00:48:48And, of course, there is the fireplace in the main living room.
00:48:51Sometimes the chimney just blows the smoke right back in there.
00:48:54It's like London in the 50s in there.
00:48:57Oh, and then, of course, there is the roof. It leaks bad.
00:49:03Are you trying to talk me into this place or out of it? I'm not sure.
00:49:07Look, I'm terribly sorry. I just don't think this place is for you.
00:49:14I understand.
00:49:16I appreciate your time. If you change your mind, you let me know.
00:49:20Of course.
00:49:21Have a good day.
00:49:22You as well. That's the door.
00:49:24Thank you for all those fascinating stories.
00:49:28You forgot to mention the potential for a meteor impact.
00:49:32Well, I'll remember that for when he comes back. Thank you for the assist.
00:49:36Ah, just simply not the right buyer.
00:49:39But to sell this place soon, isn't any buyer the right one?
00:49:42I just need to find someone who loves this place as much as I do.
00:49:48I mean, I get it. Nobody wants to see their memories bulldozed.
00:49:52And your uncle did help build this place.
00:49:55Speaking of, there is something that I have been dying to do.
00:50:05Your Highness, you've been at this for a while. I really don't think this is a good idea.
00:50:10Look, if my uncle Chauncey could help build this entire chalet with his own two hands,
00:50:14then surely I can change a light switch or two.
00:50:17Henry, we don't want you to get shocked.
00:50:19Miss Tilson does have a point.
00:50:21Be careful, sir. Look, I watched Wilson do one of these earlier.
00:50:25It is perfectly fine. Right.
00:50:27So, you know what you're doing, obviously.
00:50:30I'm almost done. And.
00:50:34Oh, whoops.
00:50:38Hey, who's up for a candlelight dinner tonight?
00:50:45So long story short.
00:50:49So long story short, I must have crossed the wires.
00:50:54Well, I think it all worked out perfectly. This is lovely.
00:50:58I agree. It's a bit romantic, isn't it?
00:51:02Speaking of romantic, better clear these dishes. I have a date later.
00:51:06A what? With whom?
00:51:08The ski instructor gave me my lessons this morning.
00:51:11By the way, sir, I set up the telescope like you asked.
00:51:14The telescope from storage?
00:51:17Oh, yes. The mountain there is perfect for stargazing.
00:51:22It's a clear night. So would you care to join me?
00:51:26Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. I mean, you know, maybe you'll get more inspiration.
00:51:32But sire, it's chilly out and late and none of us want to catch a cold before the coronation.
00:51:38So you can stay warm by the fire with a book.
00:51:43That's a royal order.
00:51:57Henry certainly seems to have lost his focus.
00:52:01Perhaps. But he hasn't smiled this much in ages.
00:52:07Miss Hilson means well, but she and my father conspired to protect me from all this.
00:52:15It's amazing. It's like you could see forever.
00:52:19Indeed. Yes.
00:52:22Wow.
00:52:25You see that star there right in the heart of Leo?
00:52:29Yes. So that is Regulus.
00:52:35Uncle Chauncey used to say that that was my star because Regulus in Latin means little prince.
00:52:43In Latin, wouldn't Regulus mean little king?
00:52:46Well, yes. If you want to get technical about things, I suppose it would mean little king.
00:52:51Oh, but the book, The Little Prince, the Latin translation was called Regulus.
00:52:59I think I would have liked your uncle.
00:53:02You would have?
00:53:05His house here was just magic.
00:53:09People would come here and no matter what sort of mood they were in, they would leave happy.
00:53:14Maybe it's working its magic on me.
00:53:18My book seems to be writing itself.
00:53:20Does that mean you'll make your deadline?
00:53:22Yes. Yes, I think so. If I keep up this pace.
00:53:25I just haven't quite figured out the end.
00:53:28What about journey's end in lover's meeting?
00:53:34Your Highness? Quoting Shakespeare?
00:53:38Oh, it's my favorite. It's as true now as it was 400 years ago.
00:53:45And that's what people want, for the couple to end up together.
00:53:50Sometimes that's easier said than done.
00:53:59So, three days. You're leaving in three days, huh?
00:54:03It would seem so. This coronation business can't be stopped.
00:54:09Your royal destiny?
00:54:13Your future isn't set in stone.
00:54:17Why can't you write your own story?
00:54:23I wish I had your courage.
00:54:27Tonight, let's just enjoy the stars.
00:54:36I'm afraid I've been unsuccessful, Your Majesty.
00:54:39I understand. Henry can be very stubborn. I'll have to take stronger measures.
00:54:50Father, the mayors are gathering for the morning tea downstairs in the library. Would you two meet them?
00:54:56Yes, Edwina. I'll be there shortly.
00:54:59It's been quite a week. Is something wrong, Father?
00:55:04No, no. I just need to make some arrangements to take care of a pressing matter.
00:55:13Your Highness. Is everything all right?
00:55:20I was just thinking what Chauncey must have felt when he first stumbled upon this place.
00:55:28All the possibilities open to him.
00:55:34All is well, sir?
00:55:37Better than well. That's the problem.
00:55:42For the first time in my life, I have a choice that I never expected.
00:55:49A choice like my Uncle Chauncey had to face.
00:55:54If you don't mind my saying, sir, I'd like to ask you a few questions.
00:56:01If you don't mind my saying, sir, your uncle is a wise man.
00:56:25Are you sure you want to do this?
00:56:27Yes. I am determined to make dinner for everyone, just like Chauncey's.
00:56:32Yeah, but you really want to attempt...
00:56:35Beef Wellington. No?
00:56:38It just seems like that would be really challenging.
00:56:41Duke of Wellington. It's a distant relation. I'm just hoping it might come naturally.
00:56:45You know what? I could teach you how to make my world famous fajitas.
00:56:49That's easier.
00:56:50I think so. And it's the one thing I know how to make.
00:56:53OK.
00:56:58What?
00:56:59Hungry?
00:57:00Yeah. These are Concordian apples. Try one.
00:57:19So that was Emily's recipe.
00:57:22But prepared entirely by Henry.
00:57:25Yes.
00:57:28And I want to know exactly what you think.
00:57:34Really.
00:57:35Really?
00:57:36No holds barred.
00:57:38No holds barred?
00:57:40Absolutely. I'm tired of being yes all the time.
00:57:44Well, sire, since you asked us to speak freely, I would...
00:57:52Well...
00:57:53You did quite a job cooking the meat, sir.
00:57:56Ah, yes.
00:57:57The texture reminded me of...
00:58:04a wallet I once owned.
00:58:14It was tough.
00:58:18Come on. It was your first time cooking.
00:58:20Yeah. So says Miss Grey Eggs over here.
00:58:27True. True.
00:58:28Yeah, we should open a restaurant.
00:58:29Oh, yes. We'd be quite the pair.
00:58:32Lines around the block.
00:58:34Oh, yes.
00:58:35Oh, yes.
00:58:36Oh, yes.
00:58:37Oh, yes.
00:58:38Oh, yes.
00:58:39Oh, yes.
00:58:40Oh, yes.
00:58:41Oh, yes.
00:58:42Lines around the block, aren't you?
00:58:46It's been quite a week.
00:58:47Yes, it has.
00:58:48I should thank you for...
00:58:53just reminding me...
00:58:55Of what?
00:58:56What apparently I've been missing.
00:58:58Laughter, music, life.
00:59:02I've had an amazing visit.
00:59:05Me too.
00:59:06I, uh...
00:59:08I actually wrote something for you to...
00:59:12just to read after you've gone home.
00:59:20Maybe I don't...
00:59:23want to go home.
00:59:27Yeah, I mean, I get it.
00:59:28It's like when you read a great book and you don't want it to end.
00:59:33That's precisely my point.
00:59:37Maybe it doesn't have to end.
00:59:41What do you mean?
00:59:43Perhaps with some imagination...
00:59:46a way could be found.
00:59:48But I leave tomorrow and you...
00:59:52Perhaps I could delay my trip a bit.
00:59:55But your coronation...
00:59:56Honestly, I'm not thinking about any of that right now.
01:00:00Henry!
01:00:03Apparently I've arrived just in time.
01:00:07Henry and I have an urgent matter to discuss.
01:00:12Father, I can't believe you actually came all this way.
01:00:17What can I say, Henry?
01:00:19It seems you needed my help.
01:00:23I'm not sure that's true.
01:00:25Well, you came here to sell the Winter Palace.
01:00:29Has it been sold?
01:00:31No.
01:00:33Well, no, not yet.
01:00:35But I just need more time.
01:00:36Besides, the coronation isn't until next week.
01:00:39Yes, well, that's the problem, Henry.
01:00:41There is no more time.
01:00:48Look, Father...
01:00:54I've been thinking.
01:00:56Edwina has done astonishing work in my absence.
01:01:00So I've been told.
01:01:02And if you'll remember, the treaty was her idea.
01:01:05She speaks multiple languages.
01:01:07She spearheads charities.
01:01:09I think she actually wants...
01:01:11Henry, that is not for you to decide.
01:01:22It's an honor to serve.
01:01:25Yes.
01:01:26And I won't hear anything more to the contrary.
01:01:28Father, you wanted an ordinary life, didn't you, before you became king?
01:01:32Yes, but when Chauncey stepped down, there was no other choice for me.
01:01:35But don't you ever regret not taking that life?
01:01:38Your mother and I did what we had to for the nation.
01:01:41As must you, too.
01:01:43Concordia must have its new ruler in as soon as possible.
01:01:46And what, you're worried that I might run away?
01:01:49Yes, well, once was enough with Chauncey.
01:01:52Chancellor and the Lord Chamberlain will be arriving here tomorrow.
01:01:55What? Why would they come here?
01:01:57Because the coronation will take place here the day after tomorrow.
01:02:00In the chapel.
01:02:02What? Why?
01:02:05Rumors back home, Henry.
01:02:07Rumors that you're getting cold feet.
01:02:10Concordia must have its monarch.
01:02:14Prime Minister wants the coronation done now.
01:02:16And honestly, Henry,
01:02:18I agree.
01:02:20But it can't happen here.
01:02:22The coronation must happen on Concordian soil.
01:02:26Well, since embassies are considered the territory of the nation they represent,
01:02:30you are going to temporarily transfer the chalet's deed to our embassy here.
01:02:36Then, after the coronation,
01:02:40they will sell this place at long last.
01:02:44You two kissed?
01:02:46I mean, no, not, like, technically not, but almost.
01:02:49I mean, Becca, I don't know what to do.
01:02:51I mean, my week's almost up and my book needs all of my attention.
01:02:54And Henry's about to become the king of a country in Europe in a few days.
01:02:58I mean, this is ridiculous.
01:02:59It should never have gotten this far.
01:03:03But,
01:03:05I'm not sure I want to do this.
01:03:07I don't know what to do.
01:03:09It shouldn't have gotten this far.
01:03:12But,
01:03:14I am falling for him, Becca.
01:03:17I think I'm in love.
01:03:18Emily, slow down.
01:03:20There's something you should know.
01:03:23I saw a story online from some tabloid.
01:03:26It's got a photo of you in it together.
01:03:28Oh, what does it say?
01:03:30Snow Prince melts hearts,
01:03:32while back home, Princess Beatrix is stewing amid rumors of engagement announcement soon going out.
01:03:39Engagement?
01:03:40No, no, um,
01:03:41Henry said that relationship was over.
01:03:43Are you sure?
01:03:44It says here that they're on again, off again,
01:03:46but that they're back on and the announcement is soon coming out.
01:03:49What?
01:03:50Yeah, and there are more headlines.
01:03:53Is Prince Henry on a date in the U.S.?
01:03:56What will fiancé Princess Beatrix think?
01:03:59Can Concordia afford a royal scandal at this critical time?
01:04:03Do you want to hear more?
01:04:05No, it's okay.
01:04:07I've heard enough.
01:04:14Emily.
01:04:18You're leaving.
01:04:19Yeah, I was just about to find you to say goodbye.
01:04:22What's the rush?
01:04:23You know, Henry, I have a book to finish and a life in Boulder.
01:04:27And you have a life waiting for you.
01:04:32You have an entire nation waiting for you.
01:04:35And, uh, obligations that I'm just distracting you from.
01:04:41Goodbye, Henry.
01:04:42Emily, please.
01:04:46Surely goodbye doesn't have to be farewell.
01:04:50Please don't make this any harder than it already is.
01:04:57Goodbye.
01:05:07Miss Miller.
01:05:10Oh, Your Majesty.
01:05:13I just wanted to commend you for doing the right thing.
01:05:18You know, I was kept informed of the, uh, well, the shenanigans.
01:05:24I must confess, I imagined you to be a bit frivolous.
01:05:29But you're not at all as I assumed.
01:05:35I guess one mustn't judge a book by its cover.
01:05:40Thank you.
01:05:44I want to apologize for last night.
01:05:48I now know that Henry is going to be engaged to Beatrix, so.
01:05:52Anyway, I should probably go. I'm sure you have lots of things to attend to before you head home to Concordia.
01:05:57Miss Miller, you may think me harsh, but you must understand.
01:06:03Concordia must have its king.
01:06:07I just hope it gets a happy one.
01:06:17Couldn't let you leave without saying goodbye.
01:06:19Made this for you.
01:06:20Thank you, Chris.
01:06:21Origami.
01:06:22Beautiful.
01:06:23Just my little way of saying thank you.
01:06:25Thank me for what?
01:06:26For starters, introducing me to my new girlfriend.
01:06:29That ski instructor I met on our fun day.
01:06:31Come visit me in Concordia this summer.
01:06:34Chris, I'm so happy for you.
01:06:36I wish you nothing but the best.
01:06:41Miss Tilson.
01:06:42Miss Miller.
01:06:44Well, I don't know what to say. It's a bit awkward.
01:06:47Maybe I'm succumbing to the altitude.
01:06:51Come here.
01:06:58You really are a breath of fresh air.
01:07:02Thank you.
01:07:06Safe travels home.
01:07:08Goodbye.
01:07:22Bye.
01:07:29Welcome home, stranger.
01:07:31Thanks.
01:07:33Back one day and already looking busy?
01:07:35I was busy up until just a moment ago.
01:07:40And?
01:07:42Send.
01:07:43Did you just do what I think you did?
01:07:44Yes.
01:07:46I just sent my entire manuscript to the publisher.
01:07:49I can't believe it. I'm done. I'm done.
01:07:52I knew you could do it.
01:07:55So, what's next?
01:08:00Good question.
01:08:02Emily, I'm sorry that I wrote you into all of this.
01:08:06No, I...
01:08:07No, I should thank you, actually.
01:08:10Really?
01:08:13It was the most beautiful, inspiring adventure.
01:08:18I wouldn't miss it for the world.
01:08:27Thank you.
01:08:29Come now, sire.
01:08:31Why so glum?
01:08:32This is a great day of celebration for our country.
01:08:35Of course. And it will be.
01:08:37These, sir?
01:08:38No, the black, please, with the baton.
01:08:39Yes, sir.
01:08:42Hey, you're looking every bit akin, Henry.
01:08:44Yes, Your Majesty.
01:08:45If only we could get him to smile.
01:08:51So?
01:08:54Are you ready?
01:08:56Yes, as I'll ever be.
01:09:02I thought after the coronation, it might be wise to announce the new treaty.
01:09:07The right start to your reign.
01:09:12Oh, yes, the treaty.
01:09:13It's a good idea. Let's do that.
01:09:16Your mind seems elsewhere, Henry.
01:09:20Is something the matter?
01:09:22No. Everything is well, Father.
01:09:25Henry, for what it's worth,
01:09:28I liked her, too.
01:09:30I chatted with Miss Miller before she left.
01:09:34She's very smart and a delightful young woman.
01:09:39Yes.
01:09:44But, uh,
01:09:47in the end,
01:09:51what I thought we had was a fiction.
01:09:54I see.
01:09:57I should really keep working on my speech.
01:10:00Yes, of course.
01:10:06What's that?
01:10:09It's something Emily gave me.
01:10:12Listen, Henry.
01:10:15I failed to clear up a misunderstanding that Miss Miller had regarding your engagement with Beatrix.
01:10:26I wasn't sure what to say, and so I didn't say anything.
01:10:34Oh, well.
01:10:35Well.
01:10:40It's all right.
01:10:43Well, I should, uh, better go.
01:10:47And, uh, leave you to it.
01:10:57A note for a king.
01:11:06Every block of stone has a statue in it,
01:11:10and it is the task of the sculptor to discover it.
01:11:15Never doubt your courage.
01:11:19P.S.
01:11:21That's a royal order.
01:11:24Brother, the coronation begins in four hours.
01:11:28Yes.
01:11:30You're quite all right.
01:11:35Thank you.
01:11:41You know what? Now that I've got this book on the way, I think I want to just jump into the next one.
01:11:46Yeah?
01:11:47Yeah. You know, I'm on a roll.
01:11:49Any idea what that might be?
01:11:51Uh, I actually started outlining a few stories, but I, I left my new idea book up at the chalet.
01:12:01Well, you need to go get it.
01:12:02I know. I know. I just, I don't want to go up there if Henry's still there, and I don't know exactly when they're leaving.
01:12:08Do you know?
01:12:09They must have left because I saw a news alert today that said the coronation's happening today.
01:12:14So, if they're in Concordia, the chalet must be empty right now.
01:12:18Okay.
01:12:20Are you going to go?
01:12:22Do you want me to go with you?
01:12:24You know, you have to get back to work in a few minutes, and I think I just want to go now and just get on with it.
01:12:28Besides, it'll be night before I get there.
01:12:58As I step down, I turn to you, my eldest child, Prince Henry, to ask if you will assume the throne as Defender of the Realm, King of Concordia.
01:13:28Carrying out your duties with all your heart.
01:13:34Please, make your proclamation.
01:13:44Our most hallowed tradition is the passing of the Concordian crown from one monarch to the next.
01:13:52And while it is tempting for us to grieve as one chapter ends, we must also celebrate as another begins.
01:14:05To rule Concordia requires a full and honest heart.
01:14:09The truth is...
01:14:12The truth is, my heart belongs somewhere else.
01:14:16And because I cannot give Concordia my full heart, I cannot be your king.
01:14:25Someone who was very dear to me reminded me of something that I had learned long ago.
01:14:30Every stone has a statue in it, just waiting to be discovered.
01:14:39Life is this way.
01:14:42We cannot see our futures any more than we can see a statue trapped in stone.
01:14:48We cannot see our futures any more than we can see a statue trapped in stone.
01:14:55And yet, chip by chip, our lives begin to reveal themselves until they are released from their blocks.
01:15:03Thus, we are faced with a choice.
01:15:08To carve out a life worth living, or to be carved out by life itself.
01:15:14Now, the choice before me today is to continue down a path that I know in my heart is wrong.
01:15:23The Princess Edwina is far more capable and more passionate and better suited to rule Concordia than I could ever hope to be.
01:15:34That is, if she is interested.
01:15:39I thought you'd never ask.
01:15:44My son is quite right.
01:15:48Concordia must have its monarch, and so it shall.
01:15:55Not a king, but a queen.
01:16:04Long live the Queen!
01:16:07Long live the Queen!
01:16:09Long live the Queen!
01:16:13Sorry to put you on the spot, Eddie, but I knew you could handle it.
01:16:17Are you joking? This is the most fun I've had all year.
01:16:20Perhaps not a typical coronation, but I believe the right one.
01:16:33Emily!
01:16:35Go to her. That is a royal order.
01:16:41I know where you left.
01:16:43But Beatrix and I broke up, but the palace kept the breakup quiet,
01:16:47because we felt that a public breakup might erode support for the treaty between our two nations.
01:16:50But anyway, none of that matters, because I'm not going to be king,
01:16:53and Edwina's going to sign the treaty tomorrow.
01:16:56Why are you hiding behind a flag?
01:16:58Oh, um...
01:16:59I came back to get the book you gave me.
01:17:04The coronation?
01:17:06Yeah.
01:17:08What does it mean? Are you staying?
01:17:12Only if you stay.
01:17:14You and this place are all I've ever wanted.
01:17:18What about your royal destiny?
01:17:24I wanted to write my own story.
01:17:27I wanted to write my own story.
01:17:30One where the couple ended up together.
01:17:35I guess Shakespeare was right.
01:17:38Journeys do end in lovers' meetings.