The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement is the 2004 sequel to 2001's The Princess Diaries.
Most of the cast returned from the first film, including Anne Hathaway, Julie Andrews, Héctor Elizondo, and Heather Matarazzo. Garry Marshall returned to direct and Debra Martin Chase to produce the sequel.
New characters include Viscount Mabrey (John Rhys-Davies), Lord Nicholas Devereaux (Chris Pine, in his film debut) and Andrew Jacoby (Callum Blue).
Plot
Crown Princess of Genovia Amelia "Mia" Thermopolis (Anne Hathaway) has just graduated from Princeton University's Woodrow Wilson School and is returning to Genovia with her bodyguard Joe (Héctor Elizondo) and beloved cat Fat Louie. There, she will awate being crowned Queen once her grandmother, Queen Clarisse (Julie Andrews), steps down from the throne.
During Mia's 21st birthday party, she must dance with all the eligible bachelors in hopes of seeking a husband. She happens to meet a handsome young gentleman (Chris Pine) by accidentally stepping on his foot. After saving her from a dysfunctional dance, the charming man introduces himself as Nicholas. During the course of the night, Mia's tiara falls off and is caught by Parliament member Viscount Mabrey (John Rhys-Davies) who secretly plans to steal Mia's crown.
The next morning while Parliament is in session, Mia explores the castle. She ultimately stumbles upon a hidden room that allows her to secretly sit in on Parliament's meeting. Viscount Mabrey reveals that his nephew, Lord Devereaux, is another heir to the Genovian throne. Despite Queen Clarisse's objection, the only way Mia can assume her duties as Queen is if she marries within 30 days.
Clarisse invites Lord Deveraux to stay at the palace, stating that if any mischief goes on she will want to know about it. Mia is shocked when she discovers he is the same Nicholas she flirted with at her ball. Enraged, she stomps on his foot, this time on purpose. Clarisse confronts Mia demanding an explanation for her behavior towards Nicholas. Mia confesses her and Nicholas' history. Clarisse says that as her Queen, she cannot allow Mia's behavior, but as her grandmother she is in total agreement.
Mia's best friend Lilly Moscovitz (Heather Matarazzo) surprises her and comes to Genovia. Together, they pick through all potential husbands, including (a then-single) Prince William. Mia eventually chooses Andrew Jacoby (Callum Blue), Duke of Kenilworth and days later they are engaged. Mabrey plans to dissolve the engagement by instructing Nicholas to pursue a romance with Mia, which he willingly does.
For a ceremony, Mia is instructed to ride side saddle but doesn't know how. Clarisse puts these worried to rest by presenting a wooden leg, a decoy to make everyone think she is riding side saddle. Mabrey arranges to have Mia's horse spooked by a rubber snake. Joe rushes to Mia's aide, but unknowingly tears off her wooden leg for everyone to see. Humiliated, Mia flees. Nicholas finds her hiding in the stables and tries to comfort her, but Mia mistakes his kindness as insult.
Later, at a garden party, Mia and Nicholas quarrel about Mia's relationship with Andrew. Nicholas tricks Mia into admitting that she is not attracted to him. Angered, she follows him into the garden to argue but instead gets bombarded by a kiss. At first, she kisses back but quickly backs away. Nicholas pursues her more, which causes both of them to topple into a fountain. Clarisse finally tells Mia that her behavior with Nicholas needs to stop.
During the Genovian Independence Day parade, Mia witnesses some boys picking on a little girl. She abruptly has the parade haulted, and goes to confront the boys who then run off. Learning that the children are orphans, Mia has a vendeer give them all tiaras and lets them walk in the parade. Everyone is impressed by her act of generocity, especially Nicholas. The only one who seems disgusted is Mabrey. Mia later decided to build a children's center with the help of Parliament member Lord Crawley and his architect brother, Dean (both played by Paul Vogt). That night, Mia has her bridal sleepover party. Clarisse arrives in time to show everyone the way she mattress surfs, and later sings to the girls with aide from Princess Asana (Raven), one of Mia's good friends.
Nicholas begins to have second thoughts on sabotaging Mia in order to become King. Mabrey realizes that Nicholas has fallen in love with her, but Nicholas says that Mia will never have feelings for him. Mabrey claims to only want Nicholas' happiness. Nicholas comes upon Mia as she is practicing her archery for her crowning ceremony. He helps her succeed in getting the arrow to hit the target, something she had been struggling with. Nicholas then informs Mia that he is leaving, but asks to see her just one more time before he goes. She declines, saying she's watched too carefully.
That night, Nicholas appears outside Mia's window and asks her to come down. Lilly encourages her to go, and Mia climbs down the vine. They ride to the lake where they share secrets, dance and eventually fall asleep. The next morning, they awake to a man in a boat videotaping them. Mia thinks Nicholas set her up and angrily storms off. By the time she gets back to the palace, the tape has already been released. Andrew is disappointed but tells Mia he still thinks their marriage is a good idea. Hopefully, he kisses Mia and asks her if she felt anything to the kiss which she says no. They realize they do not love each other, but do not call off the wedding because Andrew says he promised to marry Mia and a gentleman never breaks his promise.
The wedding is to take place the following day, and Mia's mom Helen (Caroline Goodall) comes with her husband Patrick (Sean O'Bryan), and their newborn son Trevor. Paolo (Larry Miller) arrives promptly to do Mia's hair. Right before leaving for the wedding, Nicholas debates on whether he should attend. Mabrey ends up leaving without him, after which Nicholas is informed by Gretchen, the housekeeper, that he and Mia were set up by Mabrey. Nicholas rushes to the church on his grandfather's penny-farthing bicycle before getting a horse from a local farmer.
Meanwhile, right before she is to walk down the aisle, Joe tells Mia that Nicholas did not set her up. Mia finds it difficult to go through with the marriage, and rushes outside to catch her breath. Clarisse follows and encourages her to not make the same mistake she made about giving up on true love. Mia reenters the church to break it off with a relieved Andrew and to address members of Parliament. Mabrey stands up and once again, suggests Nicholas as King. But Nicholas arrives and refuses Kinghood. Mia proposes the marriage law be abolished, and it is passed. The day ends with Clarisse finally proposing to Joe and they get married.
About a week later, Mia is preparing for her crowning ceremony when Nicholas shows up. He professes his love for Mia, and they kiss. The next day, Mia is crowned Amelia Migonette Thermopolis Renaldi, Queen of Genovia.
Cast
Soundtrack
The song, "Your Crowning Glory", a duet between Queen Clarisse (Julie Andrews) and Princess Asana (Raven-Symoné) was the first time Andrews had sung in public or on screen since she had throat surgery in 1997. She reportedly nailed the song on the very first take.
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