A Royal Corgi Christmas

5.9/10 · 1,047 ratings20221h 24mChristmasWeirdness 6/10Bingo card

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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.

How it all plays out

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Full story (spoilers)
Prince Edmond, the 'playboy prince' of Comfrey, returns home for the holidays with a surprise gift for Queen Portia: an untrained corgi named Mistletoe that he won in a card game. During a royal luncheon, Mistletoe causes a chaotic scene by destroying the buffet, an event captured on video and dubbed 'Puppygate' by the media. To save the royal family's reputation before the Christmas Ball, Edmond hires Cecily Bowman, a popular YouTube dog trainer who is looking for funding for her charity, Rover Rehab. Cecily insists that Edmond must be personally involved in the training, leading to a series of bonding sessions where Edmond begins to show a more responsible side. Meanwhile, a subplot involves Princess Victoria and the royal corgi wrangler, Alec Carrington, who are secretly dating. Alec is an elitist who refuses to train Mistletoe because the dog lacks a royal pedigree. As Cecily and Edmond grow closer, they share a romantic evening cooking 'Comfrey cottage pie' and dancing in a style Edmond describes as 'fencing without swords.' Edmond organizes a 'Corgi Darby' (race) for charity, which is a massive success and proves his potential as a leader. However, Alec discovers a research binder created by Cecily's manager, Jacob, which contains detailed notes on Edmond’s assets and preferences. Alec uses this to convince Edmond that Cecily is a gold-digger. Heartbroken, Edmond fires Cecily. Princess Victoria, realizing Alec's true nature, breaks up with him and encourages her brother to see the truth. At the Christmas Ball, Queen Portia announces that she is stepping down, but instead of naming Edmond, she names Victoria as the next monarch, a move Edmond secretly orchestrated. Edmond finds Cecily at the kennels, apologizes for his lack of trust, and explains that he has given up the crown to forge his own path. The film ends with the couple reconciled, planning a future that includes both royal duties and Brooklyn pizza.

Beat by beat

  1. Opening

    Prince Edmond returns to Comfrey with Mistletoe, an untrained corgi, who promptly ruins a royal luncheon in a viral 'Puppygate' scandal.

  2. Inciting Incident

    Cecily Bowman is hired to train Mistletoe and Edmond, under the condition that the Prince must be present for all sessions.

  3. Midpoint

    Edmond and Cecily bond over a charity event at a foster home and a private dinner where they practice 'fencing-style' dancing.

  4. Rising Action

    Edmond organizes the first 'Corgi Darby,' raising significant funds for charity and winning back the public's favor.

  5. Climax

    Alec Carrington uses a research binder to frame Cecily as a grifter, leading Edmond to fire her just before the Christmas Ball.

  6. 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.

Rating 5.9 vs every rated Hallmark moviemedian 6.4This movie · 5.9567

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

    Lead

    YouTube Dog Trainer

    Love interest and trainer

    AmbitiousKindDirectAnimal-lover
  • Prince Edmond

    Love interest

    Crown Prince of Comfrey

    Client and romantic partner

    PlayboySentimentalSkilled FencerMisunderstood
  • Alec Carrington

    Antagonist

    Royal Corgi Wrangler

    Rival trainer and sister's ex-boyfriend

    ElitistJealousManipulative
  • Princess Victoria

    Supporting

    Princess / 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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