A Royal Corgi Christmas
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The premise
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.
How unusual is it?
More than most. Royalty pushes it well past the usual Hallmark template — the strangest 18% of everything we've logged.
A rare specific
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Who’s in it
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Wait, what?
The quirks and curveballs that make this one a little weirder than your average Hallmark. No spoilers, promise.
- The central conflict revolves around a viral video called 'Puppygate'
- The primary antagonist is a 'Royal Corgi Wrangler' who is a pedigree snob
- The romantic lead describes dancing as 'fencing without the swords'
- A high-stakes 'Corgi Darby' determines the prince's fitness for the throne
Every trope, all in one place
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.
Time & season3
Romance6
How it all plays out
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Beat by beat
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.
Did you know?
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.
How it stacks up
Where this one’s rating lands against every other rated Hallmark movie.
Among the lower-rated Hallmark movies — the median is 6.4.
Where this one fits
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Lines worth quoting
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.”
— Cecily BowmanDiscussing her dog charity on a talk show. “It's just fencing without the swords.”
— Prince EdmondExplaining his dancing style to Cecily. “You are the future queen, after all.”
— Alec CarringtonManipulating Victoria about her place in the succession. “I'd be happy if, at the end of the day, I can get a slice of Brooklyn pizza with my person.”
— Prince EdmondHis final romantic declaration to Cecily.
Meet the characters
Who’s who before you press play. Nothing here gives the ending away.
Cecily Bowman
LeadYouTube Dog Trainer
Love interest and trainer
AmbitiousKindDirectAnimal-loverPrince Edmond
Love interestCrown Prince of Comfrey
Client and romantic partner
PlayboySentimentalSkilled FencerMisunderstoodAlec Carrington
AntagonistRoyal Corgi Wrangler
Rival trainer and sister's ex-boyfriend
ElitistJealousManipulativePrincess Victoria
SupportingPrincess / Future Queen
Sister
HardworkingDutifulSecretive
Questions people ask about A Royal Corgi Christmas
Where can I watch A Royal Corgi Christmas?
A Royal Corgi Christmas is available via fuboTV, Philo, and Hallmark+ Amazon Channel. Streaming options change often, so check current availability before settling in.
How long is A Royal Corgi Christmas?
A Royal Corgi Christmas runs about 1 hour and 24 minutes, and was released in 2022.
Is A Royal Corgi Christmas a Christmas movie?
Yes. A Royal Corgi Christmas is a Hallmark Christmas movie, set during the holiday season.
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