History Film / APrincessForChristmas

* AnachronisticOrphanage: While shopping in Castelbury, Jules, Milo and Maddie spot a choir of orphans. They wear uniforms and apparently are taken care of by a religious congregation ( a nun lead the choir). However, in PresentDay Europe, traditional orphanages have closed since WWII and orphans are now in foster families.

[[OlderThanTheyThink A few years before]] Creator/{{Netflix}}'s movies ''Film/AChristmasPrince'' and ''Film/ThePrincessSwitch'', the movie explored the thematic of a middle class-character falling for European nobility, EverythingsBetterWithPrincesses, PromotionToParent, and HeartwarmingOrphan, all wrapped up in the Christmas atmosphere. Still, the mourning characters make it a bit DarkerAndEdgier than its SpiritualSuccessor.

* EverythingsBetterWithPrincesses: That's in the [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin title.]]

* FictionalCountry: Averted, the name of the country inherited by Ashton is never stated. Castelbury is actually a fictional town but it is said to be near Geneva. So that country may be the RealLife principality of UsefulNotes/{{Liechtenstein}}.

* GenderBlenderName: Jules is a male name in many countries. It explains why some foreign dubs call her Julie instead.

* HeartwarmingOrphan: Maddie, to the point she does not seems to have noticeable flaws. Her addiction to chips seems to come out of nowhere (alluded to just before the ball), but at the moment she needed a vice that Arabella could blame her for.
* HiddenDepths: Ashton is not just a blank PrinceCharming. Not only he misses his brother and teach Milo that he must not use violence; but he knows Edward [[TheUnFavourite preferred Charles]]. And still tries to bond with him.

* IdleRich : When Arabella blames Jules to have been fired, Edward asks Arabella [[ArmorPiercingQuestion "Have you ever worked?"]]. The answer is no.
* LessonsInSophistication: Edward, in order they live up to their RoyalBlood, announce to the kids that they will take these. Maddie and Milo end up delighted, as they respectively learn {{Ballet}} and [[HardRock electric guitar. ]]

* OohMeAccentsSlipping: Creator/KatieMcGrath slips to her Irish accent quite a few times.

* PoorCommunicationKills: Jules once [[OutOfContextEavesdropping overhear]] Edward and Ashton talking about a "crass, untitled, and poor" lady they are reluctant to invite to the ball, despite they have to do it. Jules comes to the conclusion it must be about her, and she had better to leave before the ball. Luckily the domestics catch her before she take the train, and take her back to the Castelbury ball.[[spoiler: There, Ashton explains that they were actually speaking about Bunny Mac Cullen, a nasty old lady who's rude, and a ChildHater. As she is also a poor commoner, the reason why Edward feel compelled to invite such an unpleasant person is a mystery.]]

* TheReasonYouSuckSpeech: Arabella gives one to Jules and her nephews at the ball, but it backfires. Jules answers they do have the flaws they've been blamed for, but will redeem, and they are not GoldDigger. [[NoYou Then Edward tells the Marchand du Belmont that they are those who suck, and are self-interested.]]

* WhiteSheep: Thomas, Arabella 's brother and Ashton's best friend, seems to be the only nice person in his family.
* WoundedGazelleGambit: Paisley baits Jules and the children to come with him to Castlebury by saying Duke Edward has terminal illness. Jules and the kids are not amused with TheReveal.

* AnachronisticOrphanage: While shopping in Castelbury, Jules, Milo and Maddie spot a choir of orphans. They wear uniforms and apparently are taken care of by a religious congregation ( a nun lead the choir). However, in PresentDay Europe, traditional orphanages have closed since WWII and orphans are rather in foster families.

* CelebrityParadox: Jules tells Milo that he looks like "Film/JamesBond" during the film's climax. Of course, Duke Edward is played by Sir Creator/RogerMoore, the third cinematic Bond and the actor with the longest tenured in the role when it comes to the numbers of films made.

* DefrostingIceQueen: Mrs. Birch, very strict until then, burst into tears when she is reminded of her sad childhood Christmases. That's why she finally let Jules put a Christmas tree inside Castelbury castle- and start to befriend her.

** Later on, a rare voluntary example of "giant iron hole" occurs with ''benevolent'' intentions. A maid of Castelbury castle burns Jules's evening dress to the fiber with her iron...Actually a pretext to buy her another, more spectacular [[SheCleansUpNicely dress]] for the Christmas ball.

* DownerBeginning: Let's see, Jules's sister and brother -in- law died a year ago, she had just lost her job, the BadlyBatteredBabysitter had run away, Jules is in a critical financial situation and Milo, in a rebellious phase, had just stolen a video game; [[spoiler: in sharp contrast with the HappyEnding]].

Jules Daly (Creator/KatieMcGrath) raises alone her nephew and niece Milo and Maddie since their parents died, the year before. A few days before Christmas, they are invited to go to the Castelbury palace by the kids' grandfather, Duke Edward Huntington (Creator/RogerMoore).

The latter disowned Charles, his eldest 's son, after he married Jules's sister, who was of an inferior social rank. Still, he now wishes to met his grand kids. Jules, as a Christmas enthusiast, tries to cheer up everyone, while romance blossoms between her and Ashton (Creator/SamHeughan), Edward's youngest son. Who's a prince, by the way.

[[OlderThanTheyThink A few years before]] Netflix's movies Film/AChristmasPrince and Film/ThePrincessSwitch, the movie explored the thematic of a middle class-character falling for European nobility, EverythingsBetterWithPrincesses, PromotionToParent, and HeartwarmingOrphan, all wrapped up in the Christmas atmosphere. Still, the mourning characters make it a bit DarkerAndEdgier than its SpiritualSuccessor.

* AndStarring: Creator/RogerMoore gets the citation.

* BrickJoke: When they arrive at Castlebury palace, Jules almost slips to the floor with one of the servants telling her that they wax the floor everyday. When Jules returns to that exact place in a later scene, she slips for real while servants are waxing the floor in the background.

* DanceOfRomance: Twice; first when Ashton learn Jules how to dance waltz, and later during the Christmas ball.

* EventTitle: A princess for '''Christmas'''.

** Arabella accuses Jules to be this during the ball. However she's wrong: Jules had no clue Ashton was a prince until the day after they met, [[spoiler: and learn that he is a crowned one only right after their wedding.]]

* SpoilerTitle: Jules marries the prince in the end- and becomes a princess.

* PoorCommunicationKills: Jules once [[OutOfContextEavesdropping overhear]] Edward and Ashton talking about a "crass, untitled, and poor" lady they are reluctant to invite to the ball, despite they have to do it. Jules comes to the conclusion it must be about her, and she had better to leave before the ball. Luckily the domestics catch her before she take the train, and take her back to the Castelbury ball.[[spoiler: There, Ashton explains that they were actually speaking about Bunny Mac Cracken, a nasty old lady who's rude, and a ChildHater. As she is also a poor commoner, the reason why Edward feel compelled to invite such an unpleasant person is a mystery.]]

* WhiteSheep: Thomas, Arabella 's brother and Ashton's best friend, seems to be the only nice person on his family.

Jules Daly (Creator/KatieMcGrath) raises alone her nephew and niece Milo and Maddie since their parents died, the year before. A few days before Christmas, they are invited to go to the Castelbury palace by the kidss' grandfather, Duke Edward Huntington (Creator/RogerMoore).

The latter disowned Charles, his eldest 's son, after he married Jules's sister, who was of an inferior social rank. Still, he now wishes to met his grand kids. Jules, as a Christmas enthusiast, tries to cheer up everyone, while romance blossoms between her and Ashton, Edward's youngest son. Who's a prince, by the way.

* DefrostingIceQueen: Mrs Birch, very strict until then, burst into tears when she is reminded of her sad childhood Christmases. That's why she finally let Jules put a Christmas tree inside Castelbury castle- and start to befriend her.
* DomesticApplianceDisaster: The "wave of bubbles" occurs in the first scenes. Seven years old Maddie just wanted to wash the shirt she just stained, without disturbing her nanny. Unfortunately she's too young to have been taught how to deal with the washing machine.

* GoldDigger: Arabella accuses Jules to be this during the ball. However she's wrong: Jules had no clue Ashton was a prince until the day after they met, [[spoiler: and learn that he is a crowned one only right after their wedding.]]

* RichBitch: Arabella and her parents, who can't suffer the presence of middle -class guests at the ball.

* TheRival: In the beginning, Arabella dates Ashton, but it did not last long.

* WhiteSheep: Thomas, Arabella 's brother and Ashton's best friend, seems to be the only nice person of his family.

Jules Daly (Creator/KatieMcGrath) raises alone her nephew and niece Milo and Maddie since their parents died, the year before. A few days before Christmas, they are invited to go to the Castelbury palace by the kids's grandfather, Duke Edward Huntington (Creator/RogerMoore).

* TheReasonYouSuckSpeech: Arabella gives one to Jules and her nephews at the ball, but it backfires. Jules answers they do have the flaws they've been blamed for, but will redeem, and they are not GoldDigger. crowningmomentofawesome Then Edward tells the Marchand du Belmont that they are those who suck, and are self-interested.

* TheReasonYouSuckSpeech: Arabella gives one to Jules and her nephews at the ball, but it backfires. Jules answers they do have the flaws they've been blamed for, but will redeem, and they are not GoldDigger. [[crowningmomentofawesome Then Edward tells the Marchand du Belmont that they are those who suck, and are self-interested.]]

* TheReasonYouSuckSpeech: Arabella gives one to Jules and her nephews at the ball, but it backfires. Jules answers they do have the flaws they've been blamed for, but will redeem, and they are not GoldDigger. [[CROWNINGMOMENTOFAWESOME Then Edward tells the Marchand du Belmont that they are those who suck, and are self-interested.]]

* PoorCommunicationKills: Jules once [[OutOfContextEavesdropping overhear]] Edward and Ashton talking about a "crass, untitled, and poor" lady they are reluctant to invite to the ball, despite they have to do it. Jules conclude this is her, and she had better to leave before the ball. Luckily the domestics catch her before she take the train and take her back to the Castelbury ball.[[spoiler: There, Ashton explain that they were actually speaking about Bunny MacCracken, a nasty old lady who's rude and a ChildHater. As she is also a poor commoner, the reason why Edward feel compelled to invite such an unpleasant person is a mystery.]]

* {{Angst}}: Poor Milo, constantly angry since he became an orphan. It will take a few archery lessons from his uncle Ashton to calm down.

* TheGrinch: Edward and Milo both stated, in the very beginning, that they hate Christmas. JustifiedTrope, because the holidays remind them of the death of their beloved ones. They passed away last Christmas.

Jules Daly (Katie Mc Grath) raises alone her nephew and niece Milo and Maddie since their parents died, the year before. A few days before Christmas, they are invited to go to the Castelbury palace by the kids's grandfather, Duke Edward Huntington (Creator/RogerMoore).

''A Princess For Christmas'' is MadeForTVMovie that premiered on [[Series/HallmarkHallOfFame Hallmark ]] channel in 2011. While a modernized version of Literature/{{Cinderella}}, it also explore the thematic of mourning and inter-class romance, - and is set during Christmas holidays.

* DomesticApplianceDisaster: ** The "wave of bubbles" occurs in the first scenes. Seven years old Maddie just wanted to wash the shirt she just stained, without disturbing her nanny. Unfortunately she's too young to have been taught how to deal with the washing machine.

* DownerBeginning: Let's see, Jules's sister and brother -in- law died a year ago, she had just lost her job, the BadlyBatteredBabysitter had run away, Jules is in a critical financial situation and Milo, in a rebellious phase, had just stolen a video game; [[in sharp contrast with the HappyEnding]].

* FictionalCountry: Averted, the name of the country inherited by Ashton is never stated. Castelbury is actually a fictional town but it is said to be near Geneva. So that country may be the RealLife principality of UsefulNotes/Liechtenstein.

* IdleRich : When Arabella blames Jules to have been fired, Edward asks Arabella "Have you ever worked?". The answer is no.
* LessonsInSophistication: Edward, in order they live up to their RoyalBlood, announce to the kids that they will take these. Maddie and Milo end up delighted, as they respectively learn {{Ballet }} and [[HardRock electric guitar. ]]

Jules Daly (Katie McGrath) raises alone her nephew and niece Milo and Maddie since their parents died, the year before. A few days before Christmas, they are invited to go to the Castelbury palace by the kids's grandfather, Duke Edward Huntington (Creator/RogerMoore).

''A Princess For Christmas'' is MadeForTVMovie that premiered on [[Series/HallmarkHallOfFame Hallmark ]] channel in 2011. While a modernized version of Literature/{{Cinderella}}, it also explore the thematic of mourning and inter-class romance, - and is set during Christmas holidays.

Jules Daly (Katie McGrath) raises alone her nephew and niece Milo and Maddie since their parents died, the year before. A few days before Christmas, they are invited to go to the Castelbury palace by the kids's grandfather, Duke Edward Huntington (Creator/RogerMoore).

The latter disowned Charles, his eldest 's son, after he married Jules's sister, who was of an inferior social rank. Still, he now wishes to met his grand kids. Jules, as a Christmas enthusiast, tries to cheer up everyone, while romance blossoms between her and Ashton, Edward's youngest son. Who's a prince, by the way.

[[OlderThanTheyThink A few years before]] Netflix's movies Film/AChristmasPrince and Film/ThePrincessSwitch, the movie explored the thematic of a middle class-character falling for European nobility, EverythingsBetterWithPrincesses, PromotionToParent, and HeartwarmingOrphan, all wrapped up in the Christmas atmosphere. Still, the mourning characters make it a bit DarkerAndEdgier than its SpiritualSuccessor.

** Later on, a rare voluntary example of "giant iron hole" occurs with ''benevolent'' intentions. A maid of Castelbury castle burns Jules's evening dress to the fiber with her iron...Actually a pretext to buy her another, more spectacular [[SheCleansUpNicely dress]] for the Christmas ball.
* DoubleInLawMarriage: A slight twist: Jules and Ashton meet and fall for each other after their brother and sister got married, and later died.
* DownerBeginning: Let's see, Jules's sister and brother -in- law died a year ago, she had just lost her job, the BadlyBatteredBabysitter had run away, Jules is in a critical financial situation and Milo, in a rebellious phase, had just stolen a video game; [[in sharp contrast with the HappyEnding]].
* EverythingsBetterWithPrincesses: That's in the [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin title.]]
* FictionalCountry: Averted, the name of the country inherited by Ashton is never stated. Castelbury is actually a fictional town but it is said to be near Geneva. So that country may be the RealLife principality of UsefulNotes/Liechtenstein.
* GenderBlenderName: Jules is a male name in many countries. It explains why some foreign dubs call her Julie instead.
* GoldDigger: Arabella accuses Jules to be this during the ball. However she's wrong: Jules had no clue Ashton was a prince until the day after they met, [[spoiler: and learn that he is a crowned one only right after their wedding.]]
** Edward, on the other hand, is right when he tells Arabella that she is the real gold digger. Indeed, she exclaimed in the previous scene she just wanted "to become a princess".
* GrandStaircaseEntrance: Jules, at the Christmas ball; like often in Literature/{{Cinderella}} stories.

* LessonsInSophistication: Edward, in order they live up to their RoyalBlood, announce to the kids that they will take these. Maddie and Milo end up delighted, as they respectively learn {{Ballet }} and [[HardRock electric guitar. ]]

* RoyalBlood: Ashton, through his mother. Also Milo and Maddie, through their late father.

* SantaClaus: His existence is discussed throughout the story by Maddie, [[spoiler: until he shows up, putting presents under the Christmas tree at the very end. [[MaybeMagicMaybeMundane If he is the real one, or an actor hired by Edward, is never stated.]]]]