Just before Christmas, aspiring young American magazine journalist Amber Moore gets sent to the country of Aldovia for a press conference given by Prince Richard, who got set to take the throne following his father's recent death.

As Emily's tutor, Amber meets the royal family, including Richard, who she realizes is the man she fought with earlier at the Aldovian airport over a taxi.

Emily discovers Amber's identity, but promises not to expose her if she writes a story showing how excellent Prince Richard is.

After Richard leaves to check on the animals, Amber searches the late king's desk and discovers a hidden compartment holding documents proving that the Prince was secretly adopted.

Simultaneously, a suspicious Sofia and Simon search Amber's room and discover her true identity and Richard's adoption certificate.

At the Christmas Eve Ball, as Richard prepares to be crowned, Sofia reveals his adoption certificate and Amber's true identity.

Allowed back into the palace, Amber finds a secret proclamation declaring Richard the rightful heir hidden in a Christmas ornament made by the late king.

The site's critical consensus reads, "Predictable but sweet, A Christmas Prince is pleasant enough to pass the time during the holiday season.

She noted that the writers "bots is that it very clearly derives its narrative from a few romantic comedies and royal-theme movies," and that "basically different scripts ripped up and stapled together.

"[7] Renee Schonfeld of Common Sense Media gave the film a rate of three stars out of five, calling it "sumptuous movie with gorgeous sets, costumes, and cinematography, and lovely holiday music.