The Prince & Me (HBO)

About The Prince & Me (HBO)

"The Prince & Me" is an enchanting romantic comedy directed by Martha Coolidge. Released in 2004, the movie revolves around the unlikely romance between a humble American college student and a charming Danish prince.

The plot unfurls when Crown Prince Edvard of Denmark (Luke Mably), attracted by the American lifestyle seen on television, decides to attend the University of Wisconsin. There, he meets and falls in love with Paige Morgan (Julia Stiles), a hardworking pre-med student who has no idea about his true identity. Drama ensues when Edvard’s royal obligations clash with Paige's medical school dreams, leading to a climactic decision that tests their love.

Making / Production

Produced by Mark Amin and directed by Martha Coolidge, "The Prince & Me" was filmed in Toronto, Ontario, and on location in Copenhagen and in the countryside of Denmark. The movie release by Paramount Pictures was presented in the English language and has a run-time of 111 minutes.

Actors

• Julia Stiles as Paige Morgan - A studious and focused medical student, her character is drawn towards Edvard’s charm, while being ignorant of his royal status.
• Luke Mably as Prince Edvard - Playing a prince tired of his royal duties and seeking an escape in the American lifestyle, Luke's character evolves from a carefree royal to a matured crown prince who falls for Paige.
• Ben Miller as Soren - Faithful butler and confidante to Prince Edvard, Miller added a touch of wit and warmth to his character.
• Miranda Richardson as Queen Rosalind - She played the role of a concerned and dedicated queen mother, who cares for the kingdom and her son’s future.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• While the character of Prince Edvard is from Denmark, actor Luke Mably is actually British.
• Julia Stiles performed her own stunts in the lawnmower-racing scene.
• The campus scenes were not filmed in Wisconsin but in Toronto's University of Toronto and St. Lawrence Market.

Awards

The movie, while popular among a young demographic, did not receive any notable awards.

Quotes

• Paige: "Do you ever feel like you're living in a postcard?"
• Prince Edvard: "You're different. And I like it"
• Soren: "Long live Prince Edvard, and God save us all."

Music, Soundtrack

• "Just a Ride" performed by Jem
• "I Hope that I Don't Fall in Love with You" performed by Marc Cohn
• "Everybody Wants You" performed by Josh Kelley
• "Superfly" performed by Jem