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To win his mother's love, Prince Edmond gives her a corgi and hires Cecily, a dog trainer. Edmond and Cecily bond over the dog, and discover that love can grow in unexpected places.
More than most. Royalty pushes it well past the usual Hallmark template — the strangest 18% of everything we've logged.
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The quirks and curveballs that make this one a little weirder than your average Hallmark. No spoilers, promise.
Here’s everything this one has going on, from the setting to the way it wraps up. Tap any of the 34 to find more movies that do the same thing.
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Opening
Prince Edmond returns to Comfrey with Mistletoe, an untrained corgi, who promptly ruins a royal luncheon in a viral 'Puppygate' scandal.
Inciting Incident
Cecily Bowman is hired to train Mistletoe and Edmond, under the condition that the Prince must be present for all sessions.
Midpoint
Edmond and Cecily bond over a charity event at a foster home and a private dinner where they practice 'fencing-style' dancing.
Rising Action
Edmond organizes the first 'Corgi Darby,' raising significant funds for charity and winning back the public's favor.
Climax
Alec Carrington uses a research binder to frame Cecily as a grifter, leading Edmond to fire her just before the Christmas Ball.
Resolution
Victoria is named Queen; Edmond apologizes to Cecily, revealing he gave up the throne to be with her and pursue his own life.
A few things that make this one stand out once you stack it up against every other Hallmark movie.
It's the only Hallmark movie in the catalog where the featured pet is a corgi.
34 tropes in one movie
We counted 34 distinct Hallmark tropes packed into this one — a genuine greatest-hits reel.
Where this one’s rating lands against every other rated Hallmark movie.
Among the lower-rated Hallmark movies — the median is 6.4.
The corners of the catalog A Royal Corgi Christmas belongs to — handy if you’re after more of the same.
The lines that stuck with us — the ones you’ll be repeating after the credits roll.
“I'm not trying to change the world here. Come on.”
“It's just fencing without the swords.”
“You are the future queen, after all.”
“I'd be happy if, at the end of the day, I can get a slice of Brooklyn pizza with my person.”
Who’s who before you press play. Nothing here gives the ending away.
YouTube Dog Trainer
Love interest and trainer
Crown Prince of Comfrey
Client and romantic partner
Royal Corgi Wrangler
Rival trainer and sister's ex-boyfriend
Princess / Future Queen
Sister
A Royal Corgi Christmas is available via fuboTV, YouTube TV, and Philo. Streaming options change often, so check current availability before settling in.
A Royal Corgi Christmas runs about 1 hour and 24 minutes, and was released in 2022.
Yes. A Royal Corgi Christmas is a Hallmark Christmas movie, set during the holiday season.
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