Crown for Christmas

Did You Know?

• The film's story was written by former 80's pop singer Michael Damian.
• Michael Damian also wrote other royalty-themed Christmas movies such as A Princess for Christmas and A Royal Christmas.
• The film was shot in Romania and Slovenia.

Plot

Alison "Allie" Evans, an American hotel maid, is fired after failing to prepare an important guest's room in time. Overhearing this, Fergus, a servant for a hotel patron, hires her as a governess for his employer's daughter in the country of Winshire. Upon arrival, Allie discovers that Fergus works for widower King Maximillian and that his daughter is Princess Theodora, who has become mischievous since her mother's death. Allie, having raised her younger siblings after their parents' deaths, proves a match for the princess. Theodora objects to this match, believing Allie would be better. Theodora had stolen the ring as an act of rebellion. Allie confronts her, understanding that the princess's grief over her mother and fear of losing her father to Lady Celia drive her behavior. Allie helps Theodora return the ring and apologize, strengthening their bond. King Maximillian grows impressed with Allie's influence over his daughter and develops feelings for her. Lady Celia, sensing this, becomes cold and dismissive toward Allie, highlighting the social gulf between them. Allie considers leaving the castle to avoid causing tension.