A Royal Winter Page #4

not because of my title

or the money

or what they write about me.

Wait, some girls wanna

go out with you

because of what they write?

You'd be amazed to what attracts

some people to celebrity.

I come from a completely

different world.

Yes, yes, exactly.

And that is what is

so great about you.

One of the many things,

I might add.

Do you say that

to all the other girls?

Come on. The tabloid stuff,

it isn't true.

- No, I'm just sorry that--

- That you got caught.

No, no, just...

that we were getting to know

each other as real people.

The real me

and the real you.

That's the thing, Adrian.

For me to get to know

the real you,

that means all of you,

not just the part of you

that you want me to see.

Okay, fair enough.

I'd like to show you

the real me,

but in a different way.

What do you mean?

But not here.

Okay, the thing is, I'm actually

really terrified of motorcycles.

Oh, no, no, it's fine.

We can walk there.

It's only a couple

of blocks away.

And you can escape back to

your hotel anytime you want.

Please.

- Okay.

- Okay.

Uh, okay, come on.

There's another way in.

You see,

avoiding paparazzi is like

the royal sport

of the Calpurnian crown.

Let me guess.

You're the reigning champion.

Smart and beautiful.

I like that.

Okay, now this,

this is what

I wanted to show you.

This is the real me.

This is where

I feel most at home.

Ooh! How lucky.

[blows whistle]

Okay, just carry on.

Felix, this is my friend Maggie.

Maggie, this is Felix,

my valet.

He also helps out here,

out of the goodness

of his true Calpurnian heart.

A pleasure.

The pleasure's all mine.

Felix, do you mind

telling Maggie

a little bit about

what we do here?

Uh, sure,

what exactly should I--

Tell her the whole truth

and nothing but.

BOY:
Come on, Adrian,

we need you!

Right, okay, my lady,

you'll have to excuse me.

My presence is requested.

[blows whistle]

Okay, guys,

let's practice serves.

Everyone line up

on the other side.

You must be a really good friend

for him to bring you here.

Does he bring

other friends here?

He's never

brought anyone here.

You are the first.

His own mother doesn't know

anything about this.

You're kidding.

Nope.

The work we do here

is his true passion,

and he is

very protective of it.

See, when he was a boy,

Adrian was shocked to learn

that there are people

in Calpurnia

less fortunate than he,

so when he turned 18,

he received a large sum of money

from the royal trust,

and he spent most of it

setting up this foundation

for children

from low-income families.

Wow.

FELIX:
It's funny.

The tabloids call him

the "Playboy Prince."

What kind of playboy spends

most of his money on this?

[blows whistle]

All right, guys, good stuff.

Right, let's run some drills.

Uh, Felix.

Excuse me. Duty calls.

Thank you.

So what kind of lies

did Felix tell you about me?

Only the truth

and nothing but.

So this is the real you, huh?

Well, it's the part of me

I like best.

I like it, too.

Can I ask you a question?

Of course.

Why keep this a secret?

The press gets one whiff of this

and your whole

public image changes.

I don't trust them.

"Playboy Prince" sells papers.

"Good-Boy Prince" doesn't.

WOMAN:
All right, children,

everyone up on the stage.

What's going on over there?

Oh, choir practice.

Yeah, some of the kids

aren't as into sports, so we--

- BOY:
Adrian!

- I'll tell you what.

Can you just give me

two seconds? I just--

Yeah.

[piano]

Frre Jacques

Frre Jacques

Dormez-vous

Dormez-vous

Sonnez les matines

Sonnez les matines

- Hi.

- [singing continues]

Remember me?

Frre Jacques, Frre Jacques

Dormez-vous

You don't like singing?

Not up on stage.

Oh.

I used to be scared about

talking in front of people, too.

And my daddy was a big lawyer,

and he had to talk

in front of a lot of people

all the time.

He taught me a trick.

All you have to do

is imagine the audience

wearing...

clown outfits.

[laughing]

It might help.

You should give it a try.

Sonnez les matines

Din, dan, don

Din, dan, don

Frre Jacques

Frre Jacques

Dormez-vous

Dormez-vous

Sonnez les matines

Sonnez les matines

Din, dan, don

Din, dan, don

Frre Jacques

Frre Jacques

Dormez-vous

Dormez-vous

Sonnez les matines

Sonnez les matines

Din, dan, don

Din, dan, don

Frre Jacques

Frre Jacques

Dormez-vous

Dormez-vous

Come on, I have to know.

How did you get her to sing?

I told you, it's a secret.

Don't you like mystery?

All right, that's fair,

but be warned.

I am going to make it

my life's mission to find out.

- Your life's mission, huh?

- Mm-hmm.

I guess that means we'll be

seeing each other again.

Only if you want to.

I guess I do.

It's just...

I'm only here for a short while,

and you seem pretty busy.

I'll make time for you.

That's sweet,

but don't you have a coronation

to get ready for?

Yes, my lady, but we have

people for that sort of thing.

I'll tell you what.

Why don't you drop by the palace

for dinner tonight?

You said you wanted

to meet all of me.

This would be your chance

to see the other side.

Wow. I--

I mean thank you.

But is the palace

someplace you just drop by?

It is if you're

with the prince.

- [chuckles]

- All right.

How about I send a car

to pick you up at your hotel,

and we get you

on the guest list?

All proper like.

Maggie, trust me,

it'll be fun.

Okay.

Great.

SARAH:
I can't believe

that you're dating a king.

He's not king yet,

and we're not dating.

We're just enjoying

each other's company.

I think that's the actual

definition of dating.

I don't know.

This one?

Is this fancy enough?

I guess.

Maybe next time you should

consider your wardrobe

before accepting

a palatial invitation.

[knocking]

- Hello.

- The Prince realized

you might need some assistance

for this evening.

Oh, my...

Wow!

Dating a prince

definitely has its perks.

Ah!

Adrian's bringing a guest?

Why wasn't I informed

of this before?

I am sorry, Your Majesty.

It's a last-minute addition.

I've only just

found out myself.

Would you like me

to talk to the prince?

No. Let's meet this person.

But as with any palace visitor,

I assume you'll run

a full background check.

Absolutely.

Right away.

Wow.

Miss.

Thank you.

Miss.

Thank you.

I knew you'd pick that dress.

You did?

I wish you would have told me.

It took me an hour

to make up my mind.

You look beautiful.

I'm really glad you came.

You dress up pretty nice

yourself, Your Highness.

I guess that's not a joke.

That's your real title.

I'm chattering on.

I'm sorry.

The only other time I've been

to a castle was at Disneyland.

Well, we're not much

for amusement rides here,

although dinner with my mother

can be a roller coaster.

- Good evening.

- Mother!

May I introduce Maggie Marks,

an American visiting

our fair land from New York.

Maggie, this is my mother

Queen Beatrice of Calpurnia.

How do you do?

Fine, thank you.

Welcome to our home,

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